In this special episode we explore how the internet has shifted over the past decade — in surprising, dramatic, and sometimes messy ways. Has social media replaced blogging? Has the rise of sponsored content harmed authenticity? Why are people now more hesitant to share their lives online? In this recorded keynote from Altitude Summit we dig into those questions and more. We share why a reality TV contestant reached out for advice, reflect on a pivotal career moment we regret, and talk about a blog comment that still moves Sherry to tears.
You can download this episode from iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio — or listen to it using the embedded player below. Use this page to find links, notes, and photos referenced in the talk. Note: If you’re reading in a feed reader you may need to open the full post to see the audio player.
Altitude Summit Talk
- This talk builds on ideas we previously explored in Episode #14: What Quitting Our Blog Taught Us. That earlier conversation about stepping back and reassessing our priorities laid the groundwork for many themes we revisit here. (If you’re in a feed reader you may need to click through to see the player.)
- You can also hear more about our Palm Springs visit and additional conference takeaways in Episode #37.
- When discussing ads and sponsorships, we referenced Episode #8 where we interviewed Emily Henderson, Nicole Balch, and Justina Blakeny about sponsored content. They were refreshingly transparent and even shared pricing details, which makes that episode a useful companion to this talk. (Feed readers may need to open the post to access the audio.)
- Most slides were simple title or text slides that supported the audio, so listening gives you the full experience. For reference, we’ve included a few of the more visual slides below.
- Here’s the post Sherry wrote about her aunt, which we mentioned during the talk.
- And of course we also referenced Bubba the dog, the winner of one of our earliest giveaways.
Because this episode was a special keynote, we didn’t include our usual “We’re Digging” segment. Instead, we compiled a master list of everything we’ve highlighted in past episodes so you can browse all recommendations in one place.
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