The time has come. Today, I’m stepping down as the head honcho of Copyblogger Media.
Since this thing started as a one-man blog back in 2006, I’ve been the one in charge, for better and for worse. Through the three startups that launched off the site between 2007 and 2009, to the array of products and services we introduced via Copyblogger Media between 2010 and 2017, it’s all been my fault.
I knew it was time to move on two years ago when I returned from my 7-month sabbatical. We had sold StudioPress and Rainmaker, and I was kinda done. But there were things to do and arrangements to be made before I could properly step down.
During the last two years, all my former partners accepted buy-out offers so they could pursue new projects. And in the process, I got a great new partner in Tim Stoddart, who is taking over day-to-day management of the company.
Tim has been running things more or less since the beginning of 2021, with me there at his side if he needed me (and that won’t change). He’s faced obstacles and challenges like a champ, and I have the utmost confidence in him going forward.
So what now? Well, Further and Unemployable, naturally. But also, something else from Copyblogger — our new content marketing agency. I’ll be the strategy guy and brand evangelist over there.
As I joked with our former VP of Marketing Robert Bruce the other day, I’ve officially entered my late David Ogilvy stage. In the near future, I plan to be squirreled away in my French chateau, writing angry memos about how no one listens to me anymore.
Jokes aside, I’m as excited and energized as ever to help evolve the world of content marketing, digital commerce, and the creator economy. Here’s to the next 15 years!
Reader Comments (30)
End of an era, or should I say fin d’une époque? Thank you for all you’ve done Brian.
Thank you Delfina.
Here’s to evolution and growth! Have a ton of fun at the next thing, can’t wait to see what you come up with. 🙂
More trouble, probably. 🙂
Best of luck Brian, not sure if you really need it 🙂
Thanks Fahim!
Congrats Brian–happy for you pal! Here’s to the next adventure!
Thanks Jay!
Congrats Brian. My best wishes to you in this new adventure!
Thank you Praveen.
“The end of an era”, as they say. Look forward to reading your Angry Boron Letters ;-). And hopefully, you’ll continue with your podcast, as I’m a regular listener.
All the best!
Thanks Ravi!
I just want to thank you for the content you have been sharing. Really helped me alot.
Thank you Keith, and you’re welcome.
Well done, Brian. Thanks for the stuff you’ve built.
Thanks Michael!
Now this will be weird…no Brian at Copyblogger. You epitomize ‘relentless consistency’. That’s not sexy anymore is it? It not only has served you well…but more importantly, all of us. You have helped me become a better writer…and I thank you for that.
Congrats and best of luck!!
I’ll still be around to write occasionally, just not in charge of every damn thing. 😉
Salute to you for the content you have given to us..
You have a track record of excellence. Keep it going, Brian. I appreciate you and everything Copyblogger.
Hi Brian,
Proud “student” here from the Philippines.
You might not remember me, but I used to comment on your blog and you unselfishly replied.
You have been my silent mentor since 2008, the year I started writing for my blogs and clients. And I just want to thank you for all the knowledge I learned from reading your blog. Without you, I would not have clients who trusted me.
You have crafted your legacy very well and you deserve the good things you have.
I wish you all the best in your future.
I don’t think I’ve met anyone who knows as much about this subject as you do. You are truly well informed and very intelligent. You wrote something that people could understand and made the subject intriguing for everyone. Really, the great effort you have got for copyblogger.
Well done for all you’ve done and the great content provided!
Following Copyblogger since I started community, activist and topic blogging in 2006 and through all the changes.
OK so less closely as time went by but still landing in feed reader and inbox and an important source and part of my blogging life even not about marketing (ideas and information excepted).
You were my first blogging mentor and influence. Thank you, well done — and I’ll be watching for your contributions…
Thank you Brian for the huge body of online education that is Copyblogger.
All the Best. Stay safe.
I cant thank you enough Brian Clark. Thank you for everything you have done. I still read Copyblogger and I have a lot of your works such as Authority completely lovingly recorded for all time. I am the only one who reads that, of course. It’s been fantastic learning from you and your unparalleled staff!
I am sure you are going to come up with really interesting projects!
I just want to say thank you for creating this platform and for all the amazing work you do. Copyblogger helped me alot when I first started out as I didn’t know a thing about writing content for the web. Thank you so much Brian Clark. I know the universe still has alot in store for you for all your good works.
Hi Brian, can’t tell you how much I learned from you from the time when I had no interest in pursuing content writing for a living. Best wishes for the future. Keep inspiring us all.
Hey Brian, wish you all the best with your new adventures and goals. Also, you need a fat cat sitting on your lap in your French chateau, just to add to the vibe a little more haha.
Cheers
I hope Copyblogger stays around; I’ve still got alot to get thru! Good luck with the new projects and bringing the same super useful advice and guidance to, well people like me!
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