Giga Omni Media acquires jkOnTheRun!
jkOnTheRun joins the ranks of GigaOM
Today Kevin and I are incredibly excited to bring you some great news about jkOnTheRun! Our little tech blog has been acquired by the great Giga Omni Media group, home of GigaOm blog among others. Giga Omni Media is one of the top tech networks around and we are excited and honored to be joining this great group of folks.
What does this mean for jkOnTheRun?
First and foremost you can rest assured that the coverage you have come to expect from us will continue. jkOnTheRun will continue to bring you all the information about the gadgets and technologies that make your jobs easier and your lives a little bit better. That we can promise you will not change. We will continue to show you not only the technology of the day but how you can leverage it to your best advantage. We will also continue to detail for you what technology we are using and what we do with it.
What will change is a good thing- both Kevin and I have joined the Giga Omni Media group and will be able to focus all of our time on writing for you here on jkOnTheRun. This is exciting for us both and we hope for you too. We will continue to do all of the things you’ve told us that you like from us, posting on the topics of interest, podcasting and video reviews of hot stuff. Any changes you see here will be merely cosmetic as we can now tap the technical expertise of Giga Omni Media and make the site cleaner and faster. Having these resources at our disposal will not only mean your experience on the site will get better but it means that Kevin and I can concentrate solely on creating the content you crave. Now that’s a very good thing.
We are quite honored that Om Malik and company like what we do here on jkOnTheRun and very happy to be joining them. Our blogging has a great fit with the other work they are doing and we think you’ll find the total package to be a great stop on your web visits. We are confident you will find this change to be a very good thing for jkOnTheRun and that you will enjoy what we do even more. After all, our job is now to make you happy and we take that responsibility very seriously. Come along with us for the ride as we continue to explore the ever-changing world of mobile technology. It’s a great journey and we’re happy you’re here.
Excellent news, congratulations!
Huge news guys! Congratulations. It’s a terrific fit. Oh and James double congrats on your move to ft. I enjoyed meeting you earlier this year and hope we can connect soon. – steve
James and Kevin,
Congrats on the news – you guys deserve it – I love your blog!!!
James & Kevin,
As a fan, I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to have you guys being part of our great adventure and working with you. Your tireless efforts are what make me comeback every single day.
Thanks everyone! Already made TechCrunch too!
Steve, get your butt back to Houston and we’ll meet up again, it was great meeting you.
Congratulations! That’s great news!
Well done, it is really nice to see all your effort paying off.
Big surprise, but I’m happy to hear the news. Congratulations!
Can’t think of anyone more deserving! Congrats guys, and can’t wait to see what else the future holds for the site.
Congratulations guys; this is awesome news!
Congrats, guys! All of us at Six Apart and on the TypePad team have been proud to follow your success from the beginning, and this is a terrific milestone and a well-deserved recognition of your work.
Congrats you guys! GigaOM is a pretty awesome blog as well.
Congratulations! So now I can stop worrying that Kevin will starve his family with all his technology purchases! Phew!
Congratulations!
Congratulations guys. Great news and well deserved.
Excellent news for two of my go-to tech bloggers! Your advice and musings have aided me in several of my purchases, and I wish you continued and greater success.
Congratulations James and Kevin! Your dedication got you to this point, and it must eb a great feeling.
Woadan
Wow, congratulations! That’s awesome!
A very much deserved development.
Congratulations James and Kevin. I’m looking forward to reading you work for many years to come.
congrats to you guys and to the gigaom team!
Congratulations! Very much deserved.
Gee did you sell it at that Buy it Now price in the May 17th column or at the Conde Nast price one ?
See it does pay to advertise ! Congratulations !
Congrats to both of you! This is well deserved. All your hard work and dedication has paid off. I am so proud of you.
Congrads both of you. We all knew this would happen one day.
Congratulations guys! You guys are the best mobile tech team around and I cannot wait to see what is ahead for you and this new venture.
Absolutely floored! Great to read this, (and reread it.) You worked for it and you got it!
My most heartfelt congratulations. This is a well deserved reward.
Good Luck Guys!!
Congrats guys
I’m proud of you! Way to go!
Oh my… what will Big Oil Co. do now?
Congratulations!
Wow! That’s great news, congralutations!
Way cool!
James & Kevin -
Congratulations!!! Well deserved for both of you!
Very exciting to see you both able to focus on something you are so passionate about full time.
-Ed
Wow! Back from “Dark Knight” and what a night it was. I’m glad to know that two of my favorite tech bloggers have found a way to continue their passion and make it their livelihood. Congratulations!
Taxman
WOW! Congrats.
Nice! It was a while on the market, but it looks like you finally sold.
http://www.jkontherun.com/2008/05/jkontherun-for.html
So, dying to know — did they pay the 2 million?
Forgot to ask. Will either of you be making guest appearances on Cranky Geeks?
Congratulations! Nice to see good things happen to good people!
Congrats guys. jkontherun has, fast, become one of my favorite stops on the net. It’s always an enjoyable read/listen/watch.
Major congratulations, James and Kevin. It couldn’t have happened to two better guys. Wow – just totally amazing.
Awesome news. Congratulations Kevin and James. I’m so happy for you.
Well done, guys! Never a dull moment around here!
Congratulations – couldn’t happen to two nicer guys
!!
Congratulations!!!
May we know HOW MUCH IS PAID IN $$$ is PAID to ACQUIRE JKOTR??? Just asking…
Add my congrats to the pile, James and Kevin. Like others have mentioned, jkOnTheRun is a great blog that “tells it like it is”, with news and reviews that mean something to me. And your extra-personal reporting styles make us feel like family!
Congrats I am hoping you guys are getting a nice pay raise.
Congratulations guys – well deserved.
congrats to all!
Congrats guys! This is great news for you and the for the Mobile blogosphere. As a fan and reader, I hope we will still be able to work together in order to announce other Six Apart Mobile products.
Congratulations guys – keep up the great work
Congratulations James and Kevin!!! I have been an avid reader of both blogs for a while now.
Could not think of two better class acts joining forces.
Let me add my congratulations to both of you! jkOnTheRun has been my favorite blog because of the great content & articles created by the both of you and I am glad to hear that you will both be continuing your work here.
I already consider jkOnTheRun as the foremost blog for mobile technology, and I hope the acquisition allows for growing this position with added exposure and content.
Congratulations!
Seems redundant but just wanted to add my congratulations to the many already received. jkOnTheRun has been able to distinguish itself from the other tech blogs by not only providing a unique and personalized style of writing, but also by harboring a community of truly avid and informed users that also provide great insight and value which differs greatly from mere “fanboy” posts seen on other publications. Once again, congratulations on this much deserved and earned move.
Guys,
I normally read the content from the site using my feeds and don’t actually browse the site very often so I therefore don’t comment very often but I just had to post my congrats to you both on this big day for you both. Well done on your achievement and keep up the great work.
Olly
cool dude – you have done fentastic job!
Well done guys! You really deserve this success, keep up the good work!
Congrats to Kevin, James, and Om! (:
Congratulations!
Doodlebugger to Doodleblogger!! Congratulations and looking forward to the fulltime coverage!
Wow, there’s a weird band across the top of the homepage–and the caricatures of you guys look especially giddy for some reason. Looks like you guys got hacked!
(Oh, and, yes, congratulations on being–ahem!–”acquired,” although it sounds kind of, um, well…overly friendly
Steve
congrats guys – you’re living my dream. Well done.
Aquired? Strange terminology? I noticed that no financial terms were disclosed? Was it an outright purchase? Who own Motr? Why did you quit your job with Big Oil James? Hey congrats but don’t you think we deserve to hear the specifics here and not on the other blogs?
Congrats you two. i expect that your local coffee houses will be pleased with this move as well
It’s great to see when hard work like this pays off. Congrats guys!
Congrats fellas! I’ve been reading your blog for the past year or so and am excited that this new acquisition would help get your word out to so many more.
Kevin and James: Awesome news… congrats to both of you. GigaOm is a great family of blogs for you to be part of.
And don’t sell yourselves short… Your “little tech blog” jkOnThRun is a pretty influential one.
I’m pumped for you are look forward to more great things from you in the future.
Sincerely,
Lionel Menchaca
Chief Blogger, Dell Inc.
Wow, what amazing news! Congratulations, guys!!
Congrats, guys! Love your blog, it’s my number 1! No matter what the ups and downs, you guys always present the best in tech with a personal touch (not a personal bias, unless you’re up front about it). You don’t complain unnecessarily, or sink to character assassination, or wallow in other, similarly immature tactics. Thanks for being a voice of reason in a blog-world full of shrills and hate-mongers!
Hey, I just woke up; what’s all the shouting about?
Seriously, I held off on commenting because the news broke at 9pm my time and I just wanted to quietly enjoy the experience for a few hours. I can only echo what’s been said already by James and Om: this is a win-win for all involved. I’m humbled by the many warm wishes here and whether you’re a long-time, regular reader (many above are) or you just dropped by: my sincerest thanks.
There’s one comment though that I have to highlight in particular. It came in at 9:08 in the thread above. That comment is from Barb, my finacee. Without her never-ending support and commitment to our dreams, there’s no possible way this all would have happened. Not only did she let me leave my 15-year I.T. career, but she helped me plan the path that led to this day. So Barb: thank YOU!
OK, I should get back to work. I’m on the clock now.
Congratulations!
The one night I don’t check my Google Reader before going to sleep and this happens!!! Congratulations Kevin and James, both of you represent the best there is to offer in blogging, and not just about mobility. I’m glad your passion, and honesty, has paid off.
this is killer news! Well done guys …
Congratulations, have been reading for several years and I’ll keep coming back
As is usually the case in deals like this no terms will be disclosed here or anywhere. It’s private business, right?
BTW, James, I think this is what you were referring to when you mentioned Marc Orchant. I’m sure he’d be the happiest guy around! Again, congratulations!
Congratulations!
This is my most read site.
You guys totally deserve this.
Excellent news. Congrats!
James and Kevin good news for all the hard work you two, and and your support teams, have put into your site. See all that hard work paid off!
One dimension I hope you both don’t loose is the “real world” testing you do with tech “stuff”, not just sitting in a tech lab. James your use of various laptop/convertible computers, bags, etc. has been instrumental in my purchase decisions. Kevin your thoughtful consideration of new technologies is also very important. So, James, Kevin and Matt keep up the coffee shop and field reports and be sure to get outside for a true hands on experience.
Congratulations for both of you! Blogging is when you do it right as demanding as a full time job!
so does this mean the site will become more professional now? no more stupid blogs about burritos & coffee houses?
hopefully so, because i have been losing great interest in this site recently as James really seems to post alot of “filler” material. i have always been use to Kevin doing that.
Way to go, both of you !!! It never ceases to amaze me how you’ve managed to keep the blog fresh and updated so regularly with so much new and interesting content. Your hard work has paid off – and however privately, I’m certain the deal was worth it !!!
Perhaps, thanks to this acquisition, you will be able to get your hands on *more* demo gear, and be able to produce *more* vids . . .
Also agree with previous post – I have total faith in your technical expertise, but please do stay grounded and focussed on real-world usage !
great news! congrats, guys!
Guys, you are my number one in mobile computing info. I`m very happy for the news.
Congratulations!
Kevin and James, congratulations!!! Kevin: If the fiancee approves, then it must be all good!
Congratulations James and Kevin!
It’s great to see that all of your hard work has paid off. Best of luck with your new professions as full time bloggers!
CONGRATS!! you guys do an outstanding job and deserve it.
Congratulations! Out of all the blogs I’ve read I seem have stuck with you guys the longest. Not only do you guys keep on top of the announcements, reviews, problems, and excitement of mobile tech with superhuman attentiveness, but you guys provide one of the most honest, sincere, kind-hearted, and downright fun to read blogs on the internet. It doesn’t matter if you guys blogged about cats, I’d still check it day after day. Best of luck!
Congrats guys!
Best of Luck as professional bloggers.
Kamal DS
owner, editor-in-chief of GadgetMix.com
That’s excellent news! Congrats to you both! I am always impressed with the quality and personal touch you give to your blogging.
Get in there!! Congrats to you both & please keep up with the coffee shop chats, this is the only place where I can get tech news & analysis with a human touch. As your podcast intro so rightly says “Humans were not meant to sit in cubes looking at screens all day”
Congratulations Kevin and James from a proud “mother-in-law to be”!
See what happens when I go away for one day!.. Well done both of you. I am delighted for both of you.
Gordon
Congratulations. I visit your blog every day for a wealth of information and tips on mobile tech. You guys deserve this.
Keep on rocking in the free world, as we rejoice in your voice, that it has been embiggened.
Congratulations, James and Kevin. I am excited for you and what this means. Way to go!
Steve