Heavy Chef October: Is Blogging Dead?

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Heavy Chef October: Is Blogging Dead? Posted in Heavy Chef News, Concocted by Fred Roed, 6 comments
Published on 8 October 2010

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For this month’s Heavy Chef Session, held in Cape Town, we ask the question: “Is Blogging Dead?”

It’s amazing to think that blogging has only been around for 10 years and people are already whispering about a ‘dying art’. In the past month, we’ve seen blogging stalwarts like Windows Live Spaces and TypePad closing doors or selling up. Apparently, the rise of micro-blogging has all but vanquished the carefully scripted masterpieces that begat a whole new generation of wannabe-Hemingways .

So, is blogging really dead, or is it evolving?

We’ve asked this question of two legends of digital, Seth Rotherham and Rich Mulholland.

Just last week, the esteemed Mr Rotherham announced with great fanfare that his multiple-award winning blog 2Oceansvibe.com is no longer a blog. Seth’s familiar online presence, strengthened by years of daily blog posts, now extends to radio, accommodation and entertainment news. 2OV is now a burgeoning media empire.

On the other hand, the esteemed Mr Mulholland has redirected his focus back to blogging. Over the past 12 years Rich has focused his attention on growing his presentation, conference and innovation companies, and has been blogging since 2001 on multiple outlets such as Jo’Blog, Capitalist Punks and, more recently, his own personal blog.

Seth and Rich will be presenting their answers to the Heavy Chef community later this month – you DON’T want to miss this.

It’s amazing to think that blogging has only been around for 10 years and people are already whispering about a ‘dying art’. In the past month, we’ve seen blogging stalwarts like Windows Live Spaces and TypePad closing doors or selling up. Apparently, the rise of micro-blogging has all but vanquished the carefully scripted masterpieces that begat a whole new generation of wannabe-Hemingways .

So, is blogging really dead, or is it evolving?

We’ve asked this question of two legends of digital, Seth Rotherham and Rich Mulholland.

Just last week, the esteemed Mr Rotherham announced with great fanfare that his multiple-award winning blog 2Oceansvibe.com is no longer a blog. Seth’s familiar online presence, strengthened by years of daily blog posts, now extends to radio, accommodation and entertainment news. 2OV is now a burgeoning media empire.

On the other hand, the esteemed Mr Mulholland has redirected his focus back to blogging. Over the past 12 years Rich has focused his attention on growing his presentation, conference and innovation companies, and has been blogging since 2001 on multiple outlets such as Jo’Blog, Capitalist Punks and, more recently, his own personal blog.

Seth and Rich will be presenting their answers to the Heavy Chef community later this month – you DON’T want to miss this.

WANT TO ATTEND?

Email Yolandi if you’d like to attend the Cape Town Heavy Chef Session (be quick, seats are limited). There are only 120 seats for the Heavy Chef venue, kindly sponsored by Deloitte Cape Town.

Speakers:

- Rich Mulholland (Founder of Missing Link)

- Seth Rotherham (Founder of 2Oceansvibe)

Date: Thursday 28th October @ Deloitte Offices in Green Point (Map)

Time: 5:30pm for 6pm

Cost: No cost. Heck, if you blog about the event we’ll send you an iPad, a couple of iPhone 4’s, and a 6-pack of Steri-Stumpie. (UPDATE: this is a joke. Not a very good one, but a joke nonetheless. We will, however, be giving away book hampers and t-shirts on the night.)

Refreshments will be supplied by Delheim and Corona.