Comments on: When Does a Blog Become a Magazine?

By: Rahul

Rahul — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 06:12:34 +0000

In reply to melina. Well, Chris, I write about IPTV/ mobile TV/ streaming video, etc. at two sites. If you and Brian ever come up with your own TV show, make sure to let us all know :)

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By: Gavin

Gavin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:45:15 +0000

Good blog. Always enjoy magazines over blogs, but I’m old fashioned :-)

By: In LA

In LA — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:35:34 +0000

First, great analysis. However, we have YET to see a popular blog become a major media publication. TechCrunch (Love the site) probably could not reach the mainstream distribution numbers (Due to limited niche) of a Wired, Business 2.0, WSJ, Industry Standard or Fast Company (RIP). Further, market fragmentation does not appeal to most mainstream Advertisers – which incidentally remains the primary source of revenue for most online and offline media (Online being the greater of the two). Advertisers are still largely interested in eyeballs (Circulation for print and on the web, it’s still all about traffic). We will see the same model in other forms of media such as Television – rather than the networks spending millions to launch a pilot, a show will be launched online and if successful (Meaning, able to capture a regular viewing audience), the show will expand to the broadcast schedule.

By: Caleb

Caleb — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:07:15 +0000

Very good perspective. Most importantly, I believe magazines and will be one of the last standing print medium that will get through the digitization of dead-tree publications.

By: Smommaavainny

Smommaavainny — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:06:04 +0000

Sweet blog. I never know what I am going to come across next. I think you should do more posting as you have some pretty intelligent stuff to say.

I’ll be watching you :)

By: Dave Motheral

Dave Motheral — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:38:53 +0000

We have been toying with this idea. We just launched a partnership with Kodak to offer their Insite Portal Products as a service. This means we have the capability to push to a plate-ready file to any printing company.

I agree with some of the comments that the business models are so different there is a ways to go. You need a new method of distribution unless you just mail everything (which may be the way to go). We are partnered with a few printing companies and a mailing services company.

I think you need to figure out the advertising model before it can move (need Adwords tie-in).

By: Nick Clarke

Nick Clarke — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:29:12 +0000

Hi guys,
Brilliant, interesting post. My Website started out as a simple blog and then turned into an online magazine with magazine-quality editorial, design and sponsors. I guess all it takes is some full-time dedication, a loyal following readers and some interested advertisers. Check it out, y’all!
N x

By: Lance

Lance — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:44:49 +0000

I just realized I can actually turn my blog into a book, but I’ll consider that in the future.. maybe when I’m old, so I could read it myself and share it to others..lol
Thanks!

By: melina

melina — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:10:55 +0000

Wow, this is very interesting to think about, thanks!