Top 10 Marketing Blogs 2007/2008 - Seeking Your Nomination
By Michael Stelzner
Ok marketers… I know many of you frequent blogs. I am looking for your nomination for the BEST blogs for marketers.
As the executive editor of the 20,000 reader WhitePaperSource Newsletter, I have been tasked to seek nominations for the top marketing blogs.
Please make a single nomination by replying to this message and include why you like the blog (anonymous comments will be ignored). Be sure to include a link to the blog. To make the cut, a blog must be nominated more than once.
The winners will be announced here and also in the November edition of our newsletter.
Nominations must be received by Oct. 31st, 2007.
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October 5th, 2007 at 6:53 am
I nominate Buzz Marketing for Tech (see http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com/ )
There is always excellent marketing related posts here
October 5th, 2007 at 7:00 am
Hands down: Web Ink Now by David Meerman Scott
October 5th, 2007 at 8:12 am
Hello - love your site, and find it very informative.
I would definitely like to nominate the blogsite “Marketing Revisited” (see www.marketingrevisited.com).
The great thing about the site is that a lot of the ideas/notions presented are unique, and not the re-hashed stuff you find over the web. Very well written, and a must-read for anyone, from novice marketers to the pros. I find great value and depth in every read.
October 5th, 2007 at 8:25 am
I review a good number of blogs daily. Most of which I scan through for snippets of fresh thoughts and idea’s. One that I find myself reading in its completeness is www.marketingrevisited.com. Tom hits subjects with a fresh angle worth spending the time to stop and study his unique viewpoints. Please except my nomination for my favorite marketing blog www.marketingrevisited.com.
October 5th, 2007 at 9:15 am
I frequent the blog www.marketingrevisited.com for it’s unique and useful content and would like to recommend this blog as my favorite marketing blog. I especially find interesting Tom’s analysis of SEO and internet marketing versus the ROI of more traditional advertising methods.
October 5th, 2007 at 9:40 am
I nominate Lois Kelly’s outstanding blog on all things marketing - http://blog.foghound.com/ - I espescially like Lois’ insight in how to relate authentically as marketers to your customers.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Thanks Dianna.
Call me a suckup if you want to. But this blog is pretty darn good. So I nominate Writing White Papers blog http://www.writingwhitepapers.com/blog/index.php
David
October 5th, 2007 at 11:57 am
I love Stephanie Diamond’s The Marketing Message blog (http://stephaniediamond.typepad.com/marketingmessage/). It’s full of useful and timely tips, written in a concise, easy-to-read manner. Lots of real practical tips.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I nominate Stephanie Diamond’s The Marketing Message blog (http://stephaniediamond.typepad.com/marketingmessage/). It’s full of practical and useful tips that you can actually implement. It’s well-written and easy to read.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I like Stephanie Diamond’s Marketing Message blog.
http://stephaniediamond.typepad.com/marketingmessage/
October 5th, 2007 at 12:23 pm
I find this useful and recommend this blog to your readers.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
My partner Denise Wakeman has a great marketing blog at www.biztipsblog.com, with great tips. But she’s my partner, so I’m afraid this is a bit self-serving. Oh, what the heck…
Can I nominate our blog about blog marketing? Well, now I’m going for all-out self-promo here… http://www.BuildaBetterBlog.com.
October 5th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Sorry, this is the URL that I recommend:
http://www.marketingmessageblog.com
October 5th, 2007 at 12:51 pm
Thanks for the votes! Also, I agree that David’s, www.webinknow.com deserves a nod.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
Not sure if a nomination for Dianna’s blog is implied — if not here you go: www.marcom-writer-blog.com.
A terrific blog which has not yet been nominated and which I consider essential reading for B2B marketing pros is Direct Connections, written by an agency called Connect Direct.
URL is http://connectdirect.wordpress.com/
Why I like it: They help readers better understand what IS effective B2B marketing communication and what isn’t. To do that they, on the one hand, provide detailed critiques, analyses, and success stories. On the other, they provide advice on how to think about overall marketing communication strategy (i.e., how to better see the forest for the trees!).
October 5th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
I nominate Toby Bloomberg’s blog - http://bloombergmarketing.blogs.com/ .
October 5th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
I also nominate Geoff Livingston’s blog - http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/ , and now I’m done!
October 5th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Not sure if a nomination for Dianna’s blog is implied — if not here you go: www.marcom-writer-blog.com.
A terrific blog which has not yet been nominated and which I consider essential reading for B2B marketing pros is Direct Connections, written by an agency called Connect Direct.
URL is http://connectdirect.wordpress.com/
Why I like it: They help readers better understand what IS effective B2B marketing communication and what isn’t. To do that they, on the one hand, provide *detailed* critiques, analyses, and success stories. On the other, they provide advice on how to think about overall marketing communication strategy (i.e., how to better see the forest for the trees!).
October 5th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Nettie - thanks for the honor. I’d like to second and nominate Geoff Livingston’s blog - http://www.livingstonbuzz.com/blog/ .
October 5th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
Mike O, thanks for the nod. I’m honored.
October 5th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Quite narcissistic, but can I nominate my own?
The Marketing Technology Blog
October 6th, 2007 at 4:46 am
I agree (and thank John Smallie above) with nominating http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com
October 7th, 2007 at 5:51 pm
I have also read http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com/. It has great posts and interviews with top marketing industry experts who are leading the way in the field.
October 8th, 2007 at 5:59 am
Paul Dunay’s Buzz Marketing for Technology is the all-you-can-eat BtoB marketing buffet blog. He reviews books, interviews thought leaders and provides insight and commentary on up to the minute technologies, trends and the BtoB community. With special focus on social media and all thing Web 2.0 it’s always timely, relevant and bursting with useful info for his loyal readers.
October 8th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
Here’s my vote for http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com/. Great interviews and good info on Web 2.0. Very insightful.
October 9th, 2007 at 5:24 am
I have always liked Guy Kawasaki’s “How to change the world” blog - http://blog.guykawasaki.com/
October 9th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Two marketing blogs I consistently read are Brian Clark’s Copyblogger at http://www.copyblogger.com and David Meerman Scott’s WebInkNow at www.webinknow.com
Both offer excellent commentary, discussion and best of all useable content for marketers.
October 9th, 2007 at 10:33 am
“The Marcom Strategist” by Dianna Huff. Very practical information. And she’s not afraid to state her opinion… even if it ruffles a few feathers.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
I nominate Next Level Biz Tips by Denise Wakeman. Denises books started my blogging career. Maybe I shouldn’t attribute it to her until I have had more success. I receive here info via rss and look forward to it.
October 9th, 2007 at 10:33 pm
I nominate Douglas Karr’s Marketing and Technology blog - an awesome mix of marketing technology with real world implementation.
It is http://douglaskarr.com
Cheers!
October 10th, 2007 at 7:10 am
I’d like to recommend a non US blog - is that OK?
I read Krishna De’s blog called Biz Growth News http://www.bizgrowthnews.com and it is a great resource both in terms of conecting you to research in the US and Europe but also on the important aspects of how to engage with consumers using social media.
She presents these concepts in a really practical, business focused and commercial way.
And what is especially relevant is that she covers branding from three aspects which most marketers forget to do - your corporate brand, your employer brand and your personal brand as a leader.
October 10th, 2007 at 9:31 am
We accept blogs from anywhere in the world.
Keep the nominations coming and help get out the word by posting about this contest on your blog.
Thanks!
Mike
October 10th, 2007 at 11:52 am
http://www.BuildaBetterBlog.com.
I nominate that blog as well…great information/marketing tips about building blogs.
October 10th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I’d like to second the nomination for Krishna De’s Biz Growth News - excellent content on branding, business development and social media and particularly for small businesses.
Also Copyblogger by Brian Clark at www.copyblogger.com - great writing as well.
October 10th, 2007 at 5:48 pm
Yep, David’s www.webinknow.com is a must read.
October 10th, 2007 at 6:30 pm
Joe Pulizzi and the Junta 42 content revolution blog. Joe is one of our leading thinkers on the content revolution.
(http://blog.junta42.com
Jim McDermott
October 10th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
A big fan of Joe Pulizzi’s Junta42. Very relevant/insightful. -J
October 11th, 2007 at 11:19 am
I follow http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com - always good ideas there and I love the podcasts
October 11th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
I nominate Stephanie Diamonds blog: http://www.marketingmessageblog.com
October 12th, 2007 at 2:41 am
I’m also voting for http://www.marketingmessageblog.com
She does great work and the info she posts is always helpful.
October 12th, 2007 at 9:47 am
I highly recommend Stephanie Diamond’s blog here:
http://www.marketingmessageblog.com
I’ve worked with her for several years, she knows of what she writes. Great stuff!
October 13th, 2007 at 2:11 am
Seth Godin’s blog on http://sethgodin.typepad.com/ and Duct Tape Marketing blog on http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/
October 14th, 2007 at 8:23 pm
My favorite blog is Web Strategy by Jeremiah.
October 16th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
I wish to nominate Lean Marketing; No Muda! blog at www.patrickfetterman.com. It’s filled with sound practical advice particularly for software marketers.
Patrick Fetterman has done a great job in providing insight and education to an important component of any software business - from start-ups to large corporations.
October 17th, 2007 at 7:37 am
As a technology PR/marketing specialist, I find a high value and informational content on Patrick Fetterman’s Lean Marketing NO MUDA Blog http://www.patrickfetterman.com/, and wish to enter his blog for nomination.
For example, Patrick answers these and other key questions:
1) How does marketing relate to lean manufacturing, rapid application development, and the “on-demand” or software-as-a-service delivery model?
2) How does one develop a meaningful and effective marketing plan?
3) What is the effect of cognitive dissonance on marketing?
October 17th, 2007 at 9:07 am
I nominate Paul Dunay’s Buzz Marketing for Tech blog (http://buzzmarketingfortech.blogspot.com/). As an Interactive Marketer, I find his blog very useful. He has the latest information that I need to be aware of and the love the frequency of updates he does.
October 18th, 2007 at 7:54 am
Lois Kelly’s blog is “must read” — a wonderful mix of observations, critiques, and really practical advice for marketers and communicators. http://blog.foghound.com/ Some of the best posts are current real world examples of ideas in her book, “Beyond Buzz, the next generation of word of mouth marketing”. Added plus: she has a great sense of humor.
October 18th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
My vote goes to www.copyblogger.com
October 23rd, 2007 at 11:52 am
I’d like to nominate technobuzz.tatummarketing.com For marketing to technology companies, they have their finger on the pulse! It’s a great resource for ideas / tips.. specific answers to technology related marketing challenges.. a must read!!
October 30th, 2007 at 3:32 pm
Hmm -tricky one, as i have many marketing specific blogs on my feed list that i read on a daily basis - but i’m going to go for Matt Dickman “the Techno Marketer” http://technomarketer.typepad.com/ Love his writing style and as an educational tool or a quick refresher, his video podcasts are the best out there in my mind.
Keep up the good work Matt!
October 30th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Hmm -tricky one, as i have many marketing specific blogs on my feed list that i read on a daily basis - but i’m going to go for Matt Dickman “the Techno Marketer” http://technomarketer.typepad.com/ Love his writing style and as an educational tool or a quick refresher, his video podcasts are the best out there in my mind.
Keep up the good work Matt!
(If one could nominate a community it would have to be the newly found Gooroze !
)
October 30th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Create Value or Die (CVoD) by Andrew Palmer is amazing.
http://andrew-palmer.blogspot.com
He knows information marketing better than anyone.
November 1st, 2007 at 10:44 am
I’ve been following Rob Everton’s blog, www.awidernet.com since it’s inception. Rob’s tongue-in-cheek humor seeps through the screen as he takes real marketing advice and spins it back into reality. It is, for my purposes, one of the more practical and useful blogs that I read.
November 1st, 2007 at 11:29 am
MarketingVoices.com
November 9th, 2007 at 6:09 am
I love Roberta Rosenberg’s The Copywriter Maven. Cheeky, astute and infinitely wise, Roberta always hits it on the head. Plus, I like a woman who takes a very definite stand on any issue. Go Roberta
Susan
November 9th, 2007 at 6:11 am
Correction. It’s too early in morning…The Copywriting Maven.
Susan