Bill Simmons’ words may have gotten him in some hot water before, but The Ringer is where he’s letting it rip.
Not Just Another Grantland
If you know of Bill Simmons’, you know he says what he wants and how he feels, but some seem to not like that. So why not start a new online venture and have whatever content you want? The Ringer is Bill Simmons’ new site featuring writers and editors from his old site Grantland, and other heavy weights from across the business. The resumes of these people seriously stack up. The Ringer features articles covering everything from the NBA Finals, Presidential candidates, summer music and TV and Game of Thrones. These articles are more than just summaries about what’s been happening, they’re good pieces of writing focus on specific points and ideas. The Ringer has podcasts featured as well. The Ringer also focuses on quality work and engaged readership. It’s more than just page views, it’s writing stories that connect with people and writing columns that activate people’s imagination. Give The Ringer a chance, and you’ll soon realize it’s not just another blog with random topics.