One of the big discussions right now that’s swirling around the new Apple iPad is whether it’s going to “change the game” in terms of news, eBooks, Kindles, and mass media consumption.
So, I downloaded nearly all of the recommended News and Media apps (including some more *ahem* important reading…) as you can see here:
What I found was fascinating: Most of the news media outlets now look much more like blogs than they ever have.
And we knew that was already happening anyways with more and more of us going to blogs for our daily scoop and news than a traditional media news channel or website.
What it reminded me was the simple fact that the blog as we traditionally know and it’s other micro-formatting, it is not going away anytime soon and now, just like yesterday, is the best time for any person and organization to start a blog.
For those that already have a blog that’s growing then all you need to do is simply keep it up – you’re on your way and you’re doing a good job. For those individuals and organizations that have yet to embrace this powerful new medium then I’d strongly suggest dedicating at least some resources into looking into it as a viable medium for communication.
Sure, powerful communication apps for organizations are being created that take a holistic approach to one’s communication strategy, but the blog, for many, is all that they are going to need.
And you know what… the comic all the way at the top might just be even more true tomorrow than we’d ever dare imagine.
Gordon Marcy says
After my first year of blogging, I am still amazed at how blogs and other communication tools have opened the door for anyone to:
1. Build effective and cohesive communities
2. Connect people and content
3. Facilitate communication, collaboration and sharing
4. Advance the kingdom from the kitchen table
I’ve heard the talk of social media technologies expanding and morphing into something that looks more like a single, always on transparent platform.
But I agree, the blog doesn’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon.
PhillipGibb says
word.
Although it does make it harder to keep an audience committed, every new blog is one more to compete with, one more blogger is one more person spending more time on their blog than engaging with other. Potentially.
Graham Brenna says
Would love to see churches adopt blogs as an additional and eventually a possible replacement for the monthly/weekly newsletter.
Patti Dykstra says
I find this post very interesting after reading the thoughts and comments on Ben Arment’s post the other day: http://bit.ly/c20isQ
I really feel like blogs are just getting started for the “Average Joe.” We have been using them in many different industries for awhile, but I can’t believe the number of people outside of those industries who are just starting to read blogs of any kind.
Nick Shoemaker says
I like blogs. That reminds me- I need to post on mine!
This is so true. However- please, please, please DO NOT start a blog and then only post to it 3-4 times a year. That’s not a blog, it’s a newsletter with a URL.
Peace.
Stephen Bateman says
ComicPad! will it ever be possible to develop just one application and have it work well for both iPhone and iPad, or are they too different?