2.2k 11 Comments February 13, 2018 State of the Empire, 2018 Oh hello there, friends. It's been a while. January 2018 marked the 11th anniversary of the Offbeat Empire, and — first, ok let's just acknowledge that that's a long-ass time for a digital media company to be around! Big snaps to everyone who's been a part of this company and its growth for the last 11 years. In the interest of transparency, I figured I'd share a bit about where the business is at… and some thoughts about what might be on the horizon for both the Empire and its founder. Let's see if I can wrap my head (or at least my mouth) around everything we've got on the table right now… Read More October 30, 2017 How to report a crappy ad Historically, I've tended toward native advertising (which means placement we sell ourselves, like Offbeat Bride's Vendor Guide listings or vendor spotlights)… but these days we're shifting more toward serving up ads delivered by ad networks (banners that are sold and delivered by third party companies). What this means for y'all, the Offbeat Empire's readers, is that sometimes you might see ads on the Empire that are fucking gross… that we didn't sell, and don't even know are there! Read More 2.2k 12 Comments October 12, 2017 Onward to our beloved Megan! Megan was Offbeat Bride's second intern, going way back in February 2009. I hired her on as my first paid contractor six months later, and we have worked together ever since — almost nine years, and fuck those have been a pretty epic nine years. As of next week, Megan is moving onward into her next adventure. UG AND NOW I'M CRYING. Read More 1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
October 30, 2017 How to report a crappy ad Historically, I've tended toward native advertising (which means placement we sell ourselves, like Offbeat Bride's Vendor Guide listings or vendor spotlights)… but these days we're shifting more toward serving up ads delivered by ad networks (banners that are sold and delivered by third party companies). What this means for y'all, the Offbeat Empire's readers, is that sometimes you might see ads on the Empire that are fucking gross… that we didn't sell, and don't even know are there! Read More 2.2k 12 Comments October 12, 2017 Onward to our beloved Megan! Megan was Offbeat Bride's second intern, going way back in February 2009. I hired her on as my first paid contractor six months later, and we have worked together ever since — almost nine years, and fuck those have been a pretty epic nine years. As of next week, Megan is moving onward into her next adventure. UG AND NOW I'M CRYING. Read More 1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
2.2k 12 Comments October 12, 2017 Onward to our beloved Megan! Megan was Offbeat Bride's second intern, going way back in February 2009. I hired her on as my first paid contractor six months later, and we have worked together ever since — almost nine years, and fuck those have been a pretty epic nine years. As of next week, Megan is moving onward into her next adventure. UG AND NOW I'M CRYING. Read More 1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts Copyright © 2003 - 2019 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.0k 10 Comments February 13, 2017 When you're a publisher known for silly content, during a serious time I've written in the past about why the Offbeat Empire usually avoids current events, but the current geopolitical climate is way more than "current events." It's one of those worldwide shifts that simply cannot be ignored… even Teen Vogue has been radicalized! Read More 1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts
1.2k February 3, 2017 Dick jokes & hard work: On tough years, great contractors, and corporate culture Because of my contractors, the toughest two years of the Offbeat Empire's decade of existence (and honestly, the toughest two years of my fucking life) have actually been totally ok. Bootstrapping a business is terrifying, since the only money to spend is the money that's coming in. In a decade of being in business, I've never taken out a loan or accepted venture capital. My investments have been my own time, and the willingness of my crew to stretch themselves… and the corporate culture we've built together. Read More Newer Posts Older Posts