Mark Glaser at PBSMediashift does a very good job of comparing ScooptWords with a company called BlogBurst that syndicates blog content to online newspapers for free. His headline graphic, BlogBurst vs. Scoopt, is somewhat misleading as we are doing very, very different things and we don't see any 'versus' thing going on. Also, Mark does place a lot of emphasis on syndication of blog content to newspapers with no mention of the trade press or magazines. We potentially see more of a market for blog content in the trade press and magazines than newspapers, but more on that another day.
I think the concept of syndicating well written blogs in mainstream publications makes some sense — especially if you can match publications and bloggers that cover similar ground. Any service that helps editors — and ultimately readers — sift through the mountain of blogs to find the good, relevant ones will be welcomed warmly.But as far as making this idea into a business, that’s another story." Mark Glaser.
Good point. This is where we're all at, from Avon Lady bloggers to ScooptWords, BlogBurst, newspaper megablogs and beyond. Despite all the banter there are still no clear signals as to how old and new worlds will mesh long term, if mesh we do. Thanks Mark, it was a pleasure to answer your qu's and to meet in London. I'll run the full emailed Q&A with Mark later. Meanwhile, here is an exclusive shot I took of Mark blogging from Reuters in London (OK - it's just Mark's hands) and, for bonus snapshot value, one of myself (OK - it's just my back) blogging from the BBC, courtesy of Robin from Cybersoc.
UPDATE: Here's the entire Q&A.
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