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: A note of thanks — and farewell (for now) : by Robert Feder | Nov. 23, 2010 : When I wrote my first post for the Vocalo blogs in November 2009, I couldn’t have imagined what an exciting and eventful year would follow. From the announcement of Oprah’s departure to Bill & Walter’s reunion, and from Roger Ebert’s television comeback to the meltdown at Tribune Co. and WGN Radio, it’s been an unforgettable 12 months on the media beat. : As you may have noticed, there’ve been some significant changes here, too. With the recent redesign of the Vocalo blogs and their move to a new site at wbez.org; I have decided it’s time for me to leave Chicago Public Media. But let me assure you, I won't be leaving the daily media beat. I expect to make an announcement about my new online home soon. : Before I sign off here, I want to thank Chicago Public Media and especially its outstanding CEO, Torey Malatia, for giving me the opportunity to launch my new career as a blogger. I will be grateful to him forever for his confidence, support and encouragement. I also appreciate the efforts of Allison Scholly, Wendy Turner, Steve Edwards and Andrew Gill. : I’ve been exceedingly proud to be associated with my fellow Vocalo bloggers — all consummate professionals and respected media brands in their own right. All of us owe our deepest gratitude to Justin Kaufmann, the brilliant and hard-working editor who brought us together and kept us on track. : Above all, I thank you for welcoming me back to the beat and making this blog a daily destination. The loyalty of so many readers, and the insightful, spirited participation of so many of you who regularly shared comments in this space were more gratifying that I can express. : Hope to see you all again soon. : : : Robert Feder's media blog pulls up stakes on Vocalo : : By: Lorene Yue November 23, 2010 : : (Crain's) — Media columnist Robert Feder has left Vocalo.org, where for the past year he has made his home as a blogger. : : : : Mr. Feder announced in an early Tuesday morning post that changes at Vocalo, a website affiliated with Chicago Public Radio WBEZ-FM/91.5, made him reconsider staying with the outfit. Vocalo and Chicago Public Radio are owned by Chicago Public Media. : : : : "With the recent redesign of the Vocalo blogs and their move to a new site at WBEZ.org, I've decided it's time for me to leave Chicago Public Media," he wrote in his post. : : : : A Chicago Public Media representative was not available for immediate comment. : : : : The news of Mr. Feder's departure was first reported by the Chicago Tribune. : : : : Mr. Feder said that he plans to announce soon where his blog will reappear. : : : : He said in his post that he was "grateful" to Torey Malatia, president and CEO of Chicago Public Media, for "giving me the opportunity to launch my new career as a blogger." : : : : Mr. Feder joined the Vocalo blogs in November 2009, a year after taking a buyout from the Chicago Sun-Times, where he had covered media as a columnist and reporter for nearly 30 years.

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