SiliconBeat: Catching up with Michael Arrington

Catching up with Michael Arrington

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Here's our piece in the Mercury News about Michael Arrington, the 35-year-old ex-lawyer who has become a go-to guy for Web 2.0 companies wanting to get their message out. This is much overdue, of course. But this guy only blew onto the scene in June or so of last year and so we are not that late.

And by waiting, we gave him enough time to see his blog/barbecues hit full stride. More than 20,000 daily readers go to his TechCrunch blog, something we verified, by the way, when Michael graciously gave us permission to get stats from one of his advertising partners. Anyone know whether that's record growth for a new blog?

Anyway, here's a succinct bio, and "five other things" to know about him.

Next barbecue is coming in February, but we'll let Michael announce that on his own time. This one will fill up fast, so on your marks, get set....

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Nice article...Tech Crunch has really shot off...it never ceases to amaze me how the real buzz in web 2.0 happens when people actually meet in person... at BBQ's and the like...

Mike McDerment on January 16, 2006 9:29 AM
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From where does he get the $$$ for the frequent BBQ's :)
jane

BlogContestSite.com on January 17, 2006 12:47 AM
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In general, he's having a few sponsors chip in. Riya sponsored the most recent one, and in exchange, Riya was able to have its CEO give a keynote. Michael's barbecues haven't been lavish affairs. Riya decided they just wanted pizza. Throw in some booze, some appetizers, and you're set. Next one, to come next month, will be a bigger affair. He increased the corporate sponsor tab to $1,000, from $250. But he got seven sponsors in just a few hours. This will be a bigger deal. He'll have a big tent out back. We'll stop there, and let him make the announcement...

Matt Marshall on January 17, 2006 5:26 AM
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How about posting the full interview transcript? Thanks.

Greg on January 17, 2006 7:49 AM
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Ah! thanks for the insight Matt. I rather was thinking that it was all off of Michael's deep pockets..good to know about the behind-the-scene BBQ deals ;-)
jane

BlogContestSite.com on January 17, 2006 11:55 AM
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Hi Matt my name is Jeremy Sowers,and I own a local BBQ catering company. I wanted to know how I could provide some free samples to Mr. Arrington, to help convince him I could be the BBQ company for him,providing outstanding food? Any insight or a possible email address would be great-and if you love BBQ let me know. Thank you.

Emergency BBQ on January 17, 2006 6:41 PM
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