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Why Bloggers Need to Do More Than Just Trademark Their Blog Name

ProBlogger

While the answer will vary from blogger to blogger, in general, modern bloggers will benefit from trademark registration. Trademarking extends beyond merely filing an application. These bloggers applied for, or own, federal trademark rights. Danielle Walker had every reason to file a trademark application.

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It's Official: Bloggers Are Recognized by the FTC

Bare Feet Studios

It will no doubt be a challenge to enforce this but the FTC recognizes what many of my blogger associates resist: that receiving compensation does affect coverage. At the very least, without compensation or freebies there is far less likelihood that said blogger would be paying attention to said marketer. Insert smiley face here.)

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The information processing view of humanity

Buzz Marketing for Technology

« Keynote: building the networked professional firm | Main | Mobile social networking, meaning virtual networks bringing people physically together, will inevitably be a pervasive application » The information processing view of humanity. Applications list released tomorrow morning in BRW and online (2). December 2005 (12).

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Fetching Friday – Resources Mashup & Timescapes

Kikolani

5 Things Every Blogger Needs to Teach Their Readers & Why it Matters – Want to grow a successful blog? 55 High Quality Free Tumblr Themes and Widgets – This post includes some stunning free themes, widgets, and applications that will permit you improve your Tumblr experience. The Resources Mashup. Blogging / Writing.

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How Young is Too Young?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Today, there are young bloggers who have their own websites and blogs. I contacted a handful of young bloggers, all under the age of 17, to get an idea of whether they see their age as a hurdle and what advice they would give to new bloggers. A resident of Western New York, he’s not just a blogger but a podcaster.

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IBM Social Computing Guidelines

Buzz Marketing for Technology

In the spring of 2005, IBMers used a wiki to create a set of guidelines for all IBMers who wanted to blog. These guidelines aimed to provide helpful, practical advice—and also to protect both IBM bloggers and IBM itself, as the company sought to embrace the blogosphere. Since then, many new forms of social media have emerged.

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7 PR Lessons Komen for the Cure Didn’t Know It Was Giving You

Waxing UnLyrical

Many of the Komen and Planned Parenthood partnerships that began in 2005 provide women in remote areas with access to breast health services. To date, Komen Maryland has not received a grant application from Planned Parenthood requesting financial assistance.” I still haven’t received it.

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