Abel Harding

It could not have happened to better people. Abel Harding is leaving his job as a banker to write for the Florida Times-Union as a business columnist. Here’s a link to the story: Abel Harding, of JaxPoliticsOnline.com, joining Times-Union as business columnist.

Abel Harding, a popular blogger and successful banking executive, will join the newspaper in early November. He will write frequent columns on a wide range of subjects and blog on Jacksonville.com, as well as reach readers through social media outlets such as Twitter.

Harding, 36, created the jaxpoliticsonline.com blog and in less than two years has driven it to be one of the top blogs in the area. He frequently breaks stories and has appeared on local radio and television programs. As a columnist, he will represent the newspaper in the community and be available to speak to groups.

I can’t say that I new this was going to happen, but I knew something like this was going to happen. Just like the absorption of JaxScene into REAX, more and more media companies are cherry-picking the best content producers and integrating them into their organizations. This does not weaken the voice of people like Abel and Tom, but rather amplifies it for a larger audience.

I’m looking forward to seeing a lot more of Abel’s work in the newspaper and online at Jacksonville.com. Congratulations on the new position Abel!

photo credit: Walter Coker

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