Jake Bronstein
Jake Bronstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1978 |
| Occupation(s) | Blogger and entrepreneur |
| Known for | Blogging, Road Rules, FHM, pranks |
| Spouse | Kristina Hoge (2010–present) |
Jake Bronstein (born June 13, 1978), is an entrepreneur, Internet personality, and blogger. He was an editor of the US edition of FHM, a men's magazine. Bronstein markets himself as a "fun evangelist," and provides consulting services to that end through his marketing agency GiantMINIATURE.[1]
Career
Bronstein appeared in season four of the television program Road Rules, Road Rules: Islands, at age 18, and two years later published his first feature article in Maxim. At 21 he signed on for FHM, but took a brief break a few years later to co-host G4 Tech TV's Video Game Vixens. His tenure at FHM came to an end when he was let go for making off-handed remarks about Howard Stern's girlfriend Beth Ostrosky Stern.[2] He also documented his sex life for Glamour[3] and wrote a book about his sexual activities under the alias "Allen Jake Bronstein"[4] He later worked in marketing, and founded a blog named Zoomdoggle with colleague Josh Spear.[5]
In 2009, Bronstein and Craig Zucker noticed rare earth magnetic spheres on YouTube and repackaged them as a popular magnetic desk toy called Buckyballs. In July 2012, the Consumer Product Safety Commission filed an administrative complaint against Buckyballs and similar magnetic toy companies, alleging that the balls present a safety risk when swallowed.[6]
In 2012, Bronstein founded the apparel company Flint and Tinder, which was acquired by Huckberry in 2016.[7]
Publicity stunts
Bronstein has been involved in a number of publicity stunts, such as bathing in the Bryant Park Fountain,[8] taking advantage of a loophole to get into the NBA draft,[9] auctioning on eBay the lead singer position in his band,[10] offering himself for marriage,[11] freeing a fish into New York's East River, launching a 50 Dates in 50 States quest by soliciting invites from women on the web,[12] and offering 1,000 strangers a hand-written love letter.[13] He is also the inventor of the Fun Idea Machine [14] and recently started a text system supposed to reduce boredom.[15] He appeared on CBS Sunday Morning drinking a full bottle of maple syrup in an attempt to set a new world record.
References
- ^ Carlson, Jen (2009-01-06). "Jake Bronstein, Internet Personality". Gothamist. Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Axed For Bashing Stern Babe". New York Post. 2005-06-01. Archived from the original on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Bronstein Will Kiss Your Feet, Nail You". Gawker.com. 2007-01-17. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Sex Drive : Fantasies in Flesh and Steel". Search.barnesandnoble.com. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Zoomdoggle". Zoomdoggle. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ Martin, Andrew (2012-08-16). "For Buckyballs Toys, Child Safety Is a Growing Issue". The New York Times.
- ^ PR Web
- ^ "Do You Ever Feel Not-So-Fresh?, 2005-06-10". Gawker.com. 2005-06-10. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ Draft Dodger[dead link]
- ^ Update: Is eBay band the latest Jake Bronstein stunt?, 2007-09-27 Archived 2007-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "See The Ring Before You Decide, Gawker, 2005-08-04". Gawker.com. 2005-08-04. Archived from the original on 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Jake Bronstein 50 Dates". Jakebronstein.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ Free Hugs Is So Last Year; Try a Love Letter from Jake Bronstein Times Online, January 8, 2009
- ^ Rosenberg, Rebecca (2008-12-29). "He'S Your Mr. Write". New York Post. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ^ "Zoomdoggle's Fun Ideas By Text | Zoomdoggle: More fun than work!". Zoomdoggle. Archived from the original on 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2011-10-20.