Andrew Warner, founder of LA’s Mixergy, is all about education in the PR community. He interviewed me via phone on reaching out to Bloggers in a manner that is strategic, respectful and cost effective. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
http://blog.mixergy.com/how-to-get-bloggers-to-write-about-your-company/
Image courtesy of Andy Sternberg
It’s been a stellar day here at BarCamp LA complete with educational break out groups and Ninja Self-Defense.
Today’s sessions varied from OpenID to Weaponizing Noam Chomsky. I was lucky to secure a spot for us to discuss spinning Blogger Reps off into a non-profit. We received incredible feedback from participants in our group including ideas for funding, member participation, offering health insurance, local and national events, education, media literacy, and blogger mentorships.
One issue that dominated the conversation is whether the org should propose and enforce a code of journalistic standards for its members. My knee-jerk reaction was of course, but upon further introspection I questioned how a code of standards fits into a medium that prides itself on having no rules. Why adhere to an old school notion that in the past, has restricted access to information based on corporate political bias and lack of a diverse set of media outlets? Who will define these standards? Will it lead to restriction of freedom of speech? Intra-organizational politics are a part of human nature (high school anyone?) and non-profits are no different.
In our newsletter, LilyKat proposed the notion of “responsible blogging;” contribute to the conversation, don’t detract from it. Perhaps, instead of focusing on restriction, we should encourage contribution. After all, isn’t that what blogging is and should be all about?
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By Ray Ellis
Considering that blogging as we know it was in its embryonic stages less than ten years ago, it’s a quantum factor in the evolution of communication.
Let me rephrase that—it’s not an evolution—it’s a revolution.
By Lilly Kat
It’s been an awkward couple of months in my area of the blogging world.
We at Pass the Remote been dealing with a big white elephant: the ongoing strike of the Writer’s Guild of America, who, as of this writing, just settled with the AMPTP. This has made things challenging for us given that we’re a television blog. Although we’re not quite desperate enough to write about American Gladiators or Who Stole My Wallet (OK, so that one is not a real show, but anything goes with the networks these days), we are getting creative.
People ask me how I balance writing for so many blogs with everything else I do. I tell them that I write fast and consume too many energy drinks. In reality, it’s all about organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling my time. Herein are my suggestions regarding how to get it all done.
Continue reading ‘How to Squeeze Blogging Into a Very Hectic Schedule’
I entered the world of “new” journalism approximately seven years ago by writing reviews and editorials. This, of course, was before blogging became such a hit. Since then, I have managed to turn my ramblings into a paying hobby which has helped me pay my college tuition and afford to go out on the town, buying dinner and drinks for those close to me.
Blogger Reps V.P. of Community Development and resident Rockstar, Kyra Reed has released her informative e-book this month entitled, Blog 101: A Beginners Guide to Blogging. Blog 101 provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and populating a blog, integrating into the blogosphere and building the vital online community necessary for a blog to be a success!
As a special offer to bloggers in the Blogger Reps Network, Kyra is giving away free copies (a $19.99 value) to members who wish to review the book for their site. To sign up for the Blogger Reps Network, please visit our website. To learn more about Blog 101, please contact Kyra directly for more info.
Continue reading ‘Special Offers from Our Sponsors - Free Review Copies of Blog 101′
By Blogger & Podcaster Magazine
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To take advantage of this offer please visit the B & P Magazine website. Remember to include the special promo code: BlogReps when you register.
Welcome to the new and improved Blogger Reps Update! And, what, pray-tell is on the top of the Update? Why the launch of our very own newsletter of course!!
Now, we at Blogger Reps are all about you, so where do you come in with the newsletter? Well, you can of course shoot us an e-mail and ask to receive the newsletter, it’s free of charge (how cool are we?), but you can also write for the newsletter. That’s right, you can pen (or type if you prefer) a piece or two (or more) for us. Even better than that though, we’re going to pay you to do it!
Here’s the deal, the newsletter covers an array of topics of importance to you, the blogger. It’ll discuss monetizing your blog, publicizing your blog, blogging as a lifestyle, and a couple of other truly swell things. And, as may have been mentioned above, a lot of the pieces are going to be written by you.
The first issue of the Newsletter is going to focus mainly on the lifestyle aspect of blogging - we want to know about how and why you started blogging. So, please, take some time, write up a 200 - 300 word piece on what caused you to start blogging, how you’re doing with your blog, and what you’ve learned from it. Then, e-mail it to our Newsletter Editor, Josh Lasser, by the 24th of January and if your piece is chosen we’re going to give you $40.
Awesome right? You know you’re in, shoot Josh an e-mail and show him what you got.
Just a quick update to our previous story about blogger shield laws in the works at Congress: Friday, Aug. 2, a bill that would protect bloggers’ rights to maintain the confidentiality of sources passed the House Judiciary Committee. So far, the bill maintains a fairly loose definition of the “journalists” it will protect, but “financial gain or livelihood” earned by blogging is still a prerequisite.
A similar version of the bill is under consideration by the Senate; right now, the House version of the bill has strong support from both parties, as well as the support of over 40 organizations affiliated with journalism and/or the media.
The story’s still in development, and the end result unknown, but we’ll try to keep you posted on any news pertaining to this issue.
(Source: Ars Technica)
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