To further your education on small business marketing, go no further than your favorite search engine. There are hundreds of blogs that cover multiple aspects of press release services, PR and online marketing – we’ve selected some of the best to help you stay on top of the latest news.
1. PR 2.0 – Brian Solis is always offering cutting-edge news and views on media and its effects on business, marketing, culture and publishing. Solis is a recognized thought leader in the PR, social media and online marketing industries.
2. PRWeek: The Cycle – The latest news in the PR and marketing world along with commentary on how political, cultural, business and marketing events will impact the PR industry. A great tool for journalists and PR pros.
3. The Future Buzz – With a healthy unique visitor count each month reaching up to 200,000, Future Buzz covers topics that help marketers create a buzz for their brand. We like it because the content appeals to marketers across the board – from PR pros and small business owners to freelance writers and bloggers alike.
4. Influential Marketing – Written by PR expert and Georgetown professor Rohit Bhargava, this blog tops the list of all PR blog RSS feeds with over 15 thousand subscribers according to blogrank. It is on the Ad Age Power 150 list of daily blogs and explores numerous topics including social media and blogs, global and PR trends, small business marketing and, most uniquely, marketing in a recession.
5. Peter Shankman – Need a new way to look at things? Check out Shankman’s blog. He’s never at a loss for creative ways to improve online marketing and offers a unique view on all things social.
6. Ad Age Blogs – A fantastic collection of guest bloggers who bring a wide array of expertise. You’ll find everything from social media marketing to trending topics to brand and product marketing.
7. Danny Brown – This blog is aimed at anyone interested in understanding and using social media. Brown gives suggestions and solutions of his own and from various contributors for those looking to boost their marketing strategies and consumer engagement.
8. PR Breakfast Club – There’s nothing better than starting your day out with some humor and a unique look into the social media world. This blog combines a variety of voices giving a unique perspective on PR topics from A to Z.
9. Social Media Examiner – One of our favorites in terms of graphic design. This blog gives you how to’s on nearly any PR or marketing topic you can think of. A must-have for your curation library.
10. CopyBlogger – A valuable resource for those who want to get inspired and create compelling, relevant content that produces results. The blog provides ways to increase traffic, gain subscribers and best of all, sell.
These blogs are just the tip of the iceberg, but they are a great place to start in building your resource library. Once you get a clear view of the lay of the internet land through these explorers’ eyes, you can use your knowledge to create unbeatable press releases and online marketing content.
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