November 18, 2005 3:59 PM
Collectives Gathering Steam
Bloggers Blog features a comprehensive list of blog networks. Several of the networks in their list are MSM properties with a handful of so-called blogs. I don't believe such "blogs" a network makes. But I digress. I'm interested in what the independent networks are doing, especially after Jason Calacanis showed the bloatoshpere the proverbial money last month with his sale of Weblogs, Inc. to AOL.
Here are some of the premier indie blog networks (at this moment in time):
My list is far from exhaustive. I'm sure there are other networks doing a great job of delivering content and landing ad revenue deals--one of the obvious reasons for the collectives in the first place.
A less obvious reason for putting a network together might have to do with empowering citizens to make media. I know I've thought a lot about how to bring blogs to corporate America, and I'm convinced the blogvertising business model will take off. What I'm not convinced of is how committed I am to that path long term. Whereas helping individuals deliver their stories to the world, that's something I can get excited about, and stay excited about.
Posted by david burn
