…never let a columnist have their own blog.
I believe that it takes a very strong following for an individual to carry a blog based on their wit or observations alone. Most successful blogs are topic driven, not personality driven.
Are there exceptions? Probably, but more often that not a columnist writing about random issues will not attract a substantial audience.
Sean Blanda is a journalist / entrepreneur living in Philly. Read more 

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