Where have we (@robwagpdx & @betsywhim) gone to?

by Betsy Richter on February 8, 2012

in Flotsam

Is anyone even out there following the Redoing Media site these days? Probably not. (Why would you, after all – we shut the show down months ago…!)

But for the few who might still stumble across this, my friend and former co-host Robert Wagner is tearing it up over at All Things Critical these days.

I’d consider it a 2.0 version of what we both talked about a few months ago when he first debuted it (minus the locals-only focus, along with the rumor-mongering aspect) – and I’m insanely glad he resuscitated it after the initial 1.0 shuttering.

Especially because he’s doing it in typical RW overachiever style while he awaits the birth of his imminently-arriving daughter, no less. (As usual, he makes the rest of us look like slackers…)

If you ever listened to Robert on Redoing Media in the past, well – it’s what you appreciated about him here, I’m sure. Go. Read. Learn. Do. Absorb the, ahem, brilliance that is Robert Wagner. That’s what ATC 2.0 does best, in a nutshell.

Me? Yes, I’m still around. Doing the day job thing, nattering on my personal blog, or ramping up my new ‘stage mama’ persona. But as Robert’s illustrated, that doesn’t seem to be enough for me, either.

So – yep, in true-copycat style, I’m going to resuscitate & start using this site to showcase the stuff I’m reading lately… the ‘news’ that’s just too absurd for words… or a recap of the conversations I’m having with other media/tech professionals. (I’ll skip the whole ‘newborn baby’ bit, though – there’s only so much copycatting I’m willing to do!)

So with any luck, the Redoing Media site will become a site to pay attention to – at least from time to time.

And if I can do even 1/10th of what Robert’s doing over at ATC over here – more opinion/analysis, leavened with experience/attitude – well, I’d say this site is worth resuscitating.

IMHO, anyway.

What do you think?

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Redoing Media – the site, anyway – will remain

by Betsy Richter on September 19, 2011

in Analysis

I’ll update this with more details in a day or two once I’ve thought it through a bit more. But after conversation with a few local PDX media-types, I think there’s still a role for what Redoing Media was attempting to do.

Will it take the form of a podcast? Not immediately, no.
Should the website continue to exist? Yeah, I think so.

You see, I still have a lot to say about where I think the media industry as a whole is going. And I have some thoughts about how we’ll consume media/content differently in the next couple of years.

So I’ll be saying it – in written form, anyway – here, for now.

And yep, it’s going to be a solo venture (I own the domain name, I host the site. The podcasts will remain for as long as Robert is gracious enough to host them on his server, where they’ve always been). Although I’d always welcome a guest post from my co-host and friend, RW…!

Looking for drama? Dirt? Innuendo and/or intrigue? Sorry, fresh out. Nothing to see. I’m just figuring out what’s next, is all.

…more later…

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Redoing Media – the podcast, anyway – is no more

by Betsy Richter on September 12, 2011

in Flotsam

As usual, Twitter is *the* new ‘breaking news’ source for those in the know. And my co-host Robert Wagner showed no mercy (or did he?) just mere minutes ago:

(The truth of the matter? I egged him into canceling the show.)

Why? It’s a labor of love for me – and a huge time/resource/cost suck for him.

Because he’s a friend, he’s indulged me for far far too long.

And because I can be a complete stone cold bitch, I will HEAR NOT ONE WORD of negativity aimed at Robert for canceling the show.

(See above: forced him into doing so. Because I have that power, yo.)

For those of you who listened… commented… were guests… sent me email/Twitter DMs, etc: THANK YOU. I love each and every one of you, and appreciate you giving us your time, energy and attention. (Yes, even when you disagreed, or thought our topics sucked.)

And to Robert: Words can’t possibly express the depth of admiration I have for you, nor can they adequately convey the appreciation I owe you.

(I know, I know: you’d have preferred admiration expressed in Cold Hard Cash. Sorry, fresh out. I blame those teens of mine…)

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Ah...the glare...

Well, then.

Betsy expected that kicking off the show with a Part Two of last week’s bombshell announcement about the imminent demise of All Things Critical (which generated some negative – albeit repetitive – feedback directed at Mr. Wagner himself, it should be noted) would take all of 5 minutes.

What more do you need to talk about a site that had been in existence for 20 days before it’s creator walked away from it?

Well, plenty, as it turns out – ’cause Robert was on a tear once Betsy started the airing of the grievances. (It’s a rant well worth listening to, FYI.)

So while Betsy and Robert touched on Felix Salmon’s new Counterparties (Betsy really likes it/him, FYI), hit the high points of the latest Yahoo stumble and talked AOL/TechCrunch in particular and tech blogging in general (as practiced on both a regional and national level) – well, they didn’t hit on 3/4th of the stories referenced in the posts below. Ah, well…

Well, that’s why Betsy puts those preliminary show notes together – so you can still follow up on your own!

Join us next week, won’t you? (Click that little ‘subscribe’ button while you’re at it…)

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Links for September 8th: Grab bag – flying Yahoo F-bombs, Google buys Zagat, Reddit breaks free, Internet access for kids in PDX

September 8, 2011

I’ve tagged these links for possible show topics/background notes on September 8th: Reuters – Google buys Zagat to vie with OpenTable, Yelp – From the article: "Google Inc has bought Zagat, the popular dining recommendations and ratings authority, jumping into a niche Web market alongside the likes of OpenTable Inc, Yelp and Yahoo Inc. … [...]

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Links for September 8th: Arianna/AOL/Arrington – mexican standoff?

September 8, 2011

I’ve tagged these links for possible show topics/background notes on September 8th: NYTimes.com: Michael Arrington’s Audacious Venture – David Carr fired the first salvo Monday in what would then turn into the Arianna/Arrington/AOL power struggle. Here's the synopsis: "When Michael Arrington, the editor of the popular Web site TechCrunch, told his bosses at AOL that [...]

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Links for September 8th: Reuters launches Counterparties, goes on hiring spree

September 8, 2011

True confession: I’m a huge fan of Felix Salmon (who I follow on Twitter). I’m already a big fan of Counterparties, which will turn into a must-read each morning. And Reuters? They’re making some really smart moves lately. We’ll be talking about this later today, in fact… I’ve tagged these links for possible show topics/background [...]

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Links for September 8th: Journal Register/MediaNews Group merge, Digital First emerges

September 8, 2011

I’ve tagged these links for possible show topics/background notes on September 8th: Reuters – When digital ads pay for local news – Felix Salmon (more about him later) has the analysis about the Journal Register/MediaNews Group deal. Here's an excerpt: "In the world of regional newspapers, Journal Register Company and MediaNews Group are very big [...]

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Episode 60: Where Robert breaks the news himself. AGAIN.

September 1, 2011

Once again, Robert Wagner *is* the news in this week’s episode of Redoing Media – catching Betsy Richter off guard with his intent to step away from All Things Critical, along with his assertion that Portland isn’t really where it’s at, technology-wise. Who is? Listen to the episode to see…!

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Background Links for September 1st show

September 1, 2011

I’ve tagged these links for possible show topics/background notes on September 1st: chicagotribune.com: Tribune Co. seeks approval for management incentive plan – So, let's get this straight. You're losing money hand over fist. You're in bankruptcy, after a series of bad business decisions. And you still want to pay management bonuses to the yahoos who [...]

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