Rob Bates is a Founder and news director at The Jewelry Wire. He possess expertise in blogging, magazines, publications, editorial, publishing and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Rob is a talented comedy writer who produces consistent, smart humor. I've always been impressed with his ability to turn headlines into jokes as well as his mastery of parody. Rob's great to work with and always has me laughing." and "I have had the privilege to know and work with Rob Bates on one of America’s leading retail business magazines for a number of years. Rob is one of the finest investigative journalists at work anywhere today. He has an astute understanding of the deep currents and developments in the global diamond business, and a thorough knowledge of, and familiarity, with its key players, both great and small. Rob has hundreds of contacts and sources worldwide and locally; a hard-driving work… Show more"