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Weekly Reads: Facebook, Marketing Trends and Social Media’s Effect on Stereotypes

Dave Fleet

Alongside my ongoing book reading challenge , I start off every day by reading the latest goings-on in the public relations, social media and tech blogosphere. Fast Company: UFC and Its Gang of 4.6 As part of my new approach to creating content , I’m going to begin curating the best for you. AOL buys HuffPo.

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Successful Blogging for Small and Medium Businesses

Akamai Marketing

What people expect from a blog is the ability to get to know the insides of a company, to hear a single voice, to get information or insight that they wouldn’t normally get. Seriously, the blogosphere is different, you are allowed and even encouraged to experiment and be creative. Give them what they want: Education.

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Harnessing the Force: How Lessons From Star Wars Can Elevate Your Blogging

ProBlogger

Just as Star Wars has partnered with various brands for product collaborations, you can seek out partnerships with companies in your niche. Engage Your Audience through Events and Community Star Wars has excelled in creating a sense of community and engagement among its fans. Another avenue for monetization is affiliate marketing.

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Apple: A Case Study in Why Brands Should Control Their Stories

Waxing UnLyrical

But when these events occur, they show the power of social media when harnessed by the people. The blogosphere and social media networks would go nuts with rumors and buzz about new products. The company can’t sustain its growth, and share price is based on future growth, not past results.

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How to Blog About Trending Topics

Kikolani

Writing about trending topics and current events is a great way to achieve that. Coachella became a trending topic on social networks and most searched term on search engines, in the anticipation of the release of the line up and the aftermath as the blogosphere discussed it. Event Blogs. Find Connections. Foodie Blogs.

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11 Characteristics of Highly Influential Blog(ger)s

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Taking this theme a little further, I decided to branch out into the blogosphere, but using the number seven this time around was a tad too limiting. Granted, these are typically publications that have a staff of writers at their disposal, but they are like the newspapers of the blogosphere and readers have come to expect frequent updates.

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Friday Fun: Bathroom BlogFest 2011 Climbing Up!

Diva Marketing Blog

most about the blogosphere? CB on year six of a fun online event. Just for fun, which Fortune 500 company do you think claims this bathroom? . The company's brand value is to create an "ambience based on human spirit, sense of community and need for people to come together." Or sometimes just plain-silly. When BBF C.B.