Why Didn’t Pepcom Recognize Leo Laporte?

Sad panda picture Leo posted on his blog after being denied access to The Digital Experience at CES 2012.

Right now, the Internet is buzzing with CES news as bloggers check out the latest consumer technology offerings. Last night, though, there was a break in the tweets about tech as people expressed outrage over popular podcaster, radio show host, and blogger Leo Laporte was denied access to a pre-CES press event called The Digital … [Read more]

What Howard Stern Can Teach You About Building Community

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A couple of months ago I bought a new Ford Explorer (I love the SYNC system but that’s another post). Anyway it came with a free six month subscription to Sirius/XM radio. I have been a big Howard Stern fan for a couple of decades now but quit listening when he left terrestrial radio in … [Read more]

Up to 70 Percent of Toy Companies’ Samples Go to Bloggers

LeapFrog's LeapPad sent to mom bloggers to create buzz

The Holiday toy shopping season has come and gone and toy companies are now analyzing their sales and marketing efforts. “What worked and what didn’t?” they ask. How toy companies get the word out about their products has changed drastically over the years. The Associated Press recently published a story on how mommy bloggers can … [Read more]

Do You Pinterest? These Companies Do and It’s Paying Off

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I’m sure by now you’ve heard of Pinterest and if you haven’t, feel free to head on over there. I’ll see you back here in a few days when you’ve pried yourself away to eat something, feed the pets and take a shower. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board, a pin board, of all your … [Read more]

2012: The Year of BlogWorld Community

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As we close out 2011 and plan ahead for 2012, the most important conversation we’re having is about the BlogWorld community.  Without getting too sappy about it, we know we’d be nothing without our attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and the folks who engage with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIN, Google+ and the BlogWorld blog.  All … [Read more]

Oregon Blogger’s Fate Could Impact Bloggers Everywhere, Sued for $2.5 Million

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It’s been up for discussion on many occasions, whether a blogger can, and should be, considered a journalist. Many times, bloggers post opinion pieces with information and “facts” they gathered from different places, and never really think twice about it. After you read this story about an Oregon blogger who lost her case in court … [Read more]

Use the Google+ Community Guide to Help Your Organization Thrive

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Have you created a page for your business on Google+ yet? They launched on November 7th and it sounds like companies, groups, politicians, sports teams and more ran over there and snagged their page quickly. (Be sure and add the BlogWorld & New Media Expo Google+ page to your circles.) After you created your page, … [Read more]

Shuffler.fm Launches an iPad App

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Shuffler.fm, the audio magazine made up of music blogs, has launched an app for the iPad. The site received quite a bit of buzz this summer. For those of you not familiar with the site, it basically turns music blogs into streaming music. It plays a continuous stream of songs directly from the blogs. Music … [Read more]

Live Painting & Auction to Benefit United Way LA #Art4Charity

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As you may well know, we’ve got a great Cause Track this year at BlogWorld, and what I’m announcing here, is a way-cool addition to those with an appreciation for charity and beautiful art. Natasha Wescoat has graciously offered to do a livepainting session in our New Media Lounge on Saturday, Nov 5th from 1230p-330p … [Read more]