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3 December 2006 39 Comments

Interview With Matt Craven on the Sale of the Blog Herald

Back in November, Problogging.com (formerly BlogMedia) closed a deal that would sell the well known blogging news site – once owned by Duncan Riley – to an undisclosed buyer.

Matt explains why selling Blog Herald made sense for their business.

The more that we had thought about it – the more it made sense as a part of our efforts to refocus our company. We were wanting to focus more on the consulting end of blogging – we saw gaps in the area of blogging services that we believed that we could fill – and we knew that we enjoyed doing regular podcasts. And owning the Blog Herald was a time constraint on the things that we really wanted to…

I had the opportunity to interview Matt Craven about the sale.

Show Notes:

  • Beer, Maryland Crab Cakes and G&M Crabcakes.
  • Blog Herald Sold to an undisclosed buyer.
  • Duncan Riley.
  • Matt expresses mixed feelings about parting with Blog Herald.
  • BlogMedia has been around since 1994. Matt began blogging in 2002. Professional Blogging in October 2005.
  • Shaved heads in the cold suck! High of 15 F in Minneapolis Saturday
  • Quote from original sale announcement in Feb: “This acquisition allows BlogMedia to become the news destination of choice for readers seeking technology news & information about blogs, blog networks, and professional blogging.”
  • Why was the Herald originally purchased if it did not fit the vision and goals of BlogMedia.
  • BlogMedia is now Problogging.com.
  • No competition to Darren Rowse.
  • Seeking to provide services for pro bloggers. Jobs Database, Affiliating, etc.
  • Things learned from Blog Herald.
  • How are the new owners going to handle the site?
  • Advice provided to the new owner by Matt.
  • 901am.com and David Krug.
  • The blogging echo chamber and Jeremy Zawodny.
  • ScrivsTyme podcast
  • Mob mentality in the blogosphere.
  • Jason Calacanis, Nick Denton, Chartreuse. Is there an era passing?
  • Up and Coming: Tony Hung and Mil-bloggers.
  • Musical Credits: Californication, Red Hot Chili Peppers; What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?, R.E.M.

Listen now to the podcast interview with Matt Craven of Problogging.com regarding the sale of the Blog Herald:

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39 Responses to “Interview With Matt Craven on the Sale of the Blog Herald”

  1. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 10:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  2. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 10:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  3. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 10:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  4. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 10:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  5. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  6. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 10:17 pm #

    Thanks for the interview – I always have a blast chatting with you :)

    Matt

  7. Peter Davis 3 December 2006 at 11:02 pm #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  8. Peter Davis 3 December 2006 at 11:02 pm #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  9. Peter Davis 3 December 2006 at 11:02 pm #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  10. Peter Davis 3 December 2006 at 11:02 pm #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  11. Peter Davis 4 December 2006 at 12:02 am #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  12. Peter Davis 3 December 2006 at 11:02 pm #

    Nicely done interview Aaron.

  13. Aaron Brazell 3 December 2006 at 11:20 pm #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  14. Aaron Brazell 3 December 2006 at 11:20 pm #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  15. Aaron Brazell 3 December 2006 at 11:20 pm #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  16. Aaron Brazell 3 December 2006 at 11:20 pm #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  17. Aaron Brazell 4 December 2006 at 12:20 am #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  18. Aaron Brazell 3 December 2006 at 11:20 pm #

    Thanks Matt for talking to me and Peter for stopping by (again!). :-)

    I really want to do more of these podcasts, on either end. Maybe I can come on Podherald sometime, Matt. :)

  19. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:26 pm #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  20. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:26 pm #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  21. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:26 pm #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  22. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:26 pm #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  23. Matt Craven 4 December 2006 at 12:26 am #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  24. Matt Craven 3 December 2006 at 11:26 pm #

    You are welcome anytime – plus I want to do more group discussions :)
    m

  25. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 3:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  26. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 4:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  27. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 3:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  28. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 3:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  29. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 3:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  30. Jessica Doyle 4 December 2006 at 3:10 am #

    That was a pleasure to listen to, Aaron and Matt.

    *curtsey*

  31. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 3:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !

  32. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 4:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !

  33. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 3:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !

  34. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 3:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !

  35. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 3:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !

  36. Martin Neumann 4 December 2006 at 3:46 am #

    Nice podcasts guys – you went through a lot of topics. You two sound like a natural pairing, should do more podcasts together.

    And the intro and exit music: cool !


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