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By David Burn
At this time of year I like to look back and also look forward. A year ago, I set some lofty goals for myself and the site. As I look them over now, I see that many of them were not met. Not by a long shot. I could feel bad about this or I could just carry some of the better goals forward into 2011 and keep on keepin' on. One unmet goal is the creation of a book pulled from some of our better material here. …
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By David Burn
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Philadelphia Magazine has acquired the local food blog Foobooz and hired editor/founder Arthur Etchells as a digital product manager. Etchells founded Foobooz about four years ago. He will continue to run the site, with Kirsten Henri, the magazine's food editor. Henri herself guest-edited Foobooz from time to time in its early days. Parent company Metrocorp says it will launch …
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By David Burn
Here's my friend and AdPulp brand ambassador, DK, sporting one hell of a nice t-shirt on his recent trip to Australia. We only produced a couple dozen of these juice carton t-shirts, and as I glance over at my bookshelf, I see there are only three left (two XLs and one Medium). Would you, or a loved one, like to wear one? They're free to our biggest fans. Inquire within. Previously on AdPulp: Want Some …
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By David Burn
Business Insider loves to publish lists (because people like me love to read them). Especially this one, which details 20 blog buyouts that made their founders rich. 20. Politicshome - Sold for $1.3 million 19. GardenRant - Sold for $1.3 million 18. Arseblog - Sold for $5 million 17. World Hum - Sold for $6 million 16. The Consumerist - Sold for $7 million 15. Freakonomics - Sold for $8 million 14. Tree Hugger - Sold …
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By David Burn
American Society of Magazine Editors doesn't like Forbes' new sponsored blogs. Not that that's a problem for anyone outside that esteemed organization. "Advertiser-supplied content, whether in print or online, should not look like editorial content," said society CEO Sid Holt. "This is a bedrock principle, clearly stated in the ASME Guidelines for Editors and Publishers. If the SAP page is a paid ad," he added, "it …
By David Burn
Comment spam comes in a variety of flavors. In fact, it often comes in an alphabet that I can't read. But this morning, I received an extra special comment that I can read. I want to share with you now. Isn't that nice? It almost makes me want to leave it on AdPulp for all to see (even though it's buried in a post from years ago that no one clicks on). But I can't do that. I can't do that because it's a lie. The …
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