As regular readers know, AdJab is retiring. AdJab has been a wonderful blog for us. As somebody who records TV shows on his computer partly to capture the commercials (rather than skip over them), I have really enjoyed reading AdJab's daily exploration of the industry and its products.

It's important to point out that a blog retirement is not a blog failure. Here at Weblogs, Inc. we are continually honing our network to be the best content engine for readers and bloggers both. In part, that means figuring out how to divide our resources that, sadly, are not infinite. We have changed tremendously in the last three years, expanding wildly at the start into a sort of bulk publishing model, then refining and contracting somewhat into a leaner machine. We have more bloggers than ever before, and fewer blogs. That means a dazzling concentration of minds and voices in our chosen fields of publication.

Whenever we make a change, there is some disappointment among readers, and sadness for everyone -- including those of us involved in decision-making. We take it all seriously; nothing about this is capricious. AdJab has lived close to our hearts, too.

I speak for everyone on the Weblogs, Inc. team when I give the greatest appreciation to our amazing bloggers, who wake up every single day thinking, "What will I dig up today?" Professional blogging is unlike any other freelance writing gig, in both its relentless schedule and editorial freedom. I am always proud of our team, and frequently awed. The WIN production team is working with affected bloggers to find new ways of contributing to the network.

In the case of AdJab, look for continued coverage of ads in TV Squad. In particular, watch for our Super Bowl ad coverage. That page will host some intense live-blogging of the big game and its endlessly entertaining, controversial ads.

Finally, thanks to everyone who took an interest in Adjab, both casual visitors and dedicated readers.