Romenesko Explains

I know this is really an "inside the media" story, but I've been closely following the story of Jim Romenesko. He is/was a media critic that aggregated stories about the media biz, and I was a regular reader of his site at Poynter. He recently resigned that post, and has now started his own website called JimRomenesko.com.

Today he explains everything that happened at Poynter. How it happened, when it happened, and why it happened.

If you've been following this story too, it's a must read.

As the Rupert Turns

On this morning's episode, Rupert sees the American press finally beginning to take an interest in his British phone hacking scandal. What has roused the interest of the American press? What else? Show biz. This week there will be a star-studded lineup of hacking victims testifying under oath; a list that includes such luminaries as Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller, and the most famous author in the world, J.K. Rowling.

Even the Hollywood Reporter is covering the story now.

Rick Kogan

Robert Feder reviews Rick Kogan's show "Chicago Live". He went to the show not expecting much, and was blown away by Kogan's performance.

I agree with Mr. Feder; Rick Kogan really is a Chicago treasure. I've known him for many years. We spent several nights back in the 90s hanging out at Tim Weigel's house and having a few adult beverages out on Tim's veranda. I've since been on his show as a guest (when "$everance" came out) and interviewed him for Chicago Radio Spotlight.

Brendan and I were also very excited that he gave us such a nice blurb for our book "The Living Wills".