Today’s installment covers a wide range of content
providers and includes folks that I strongly believe are amongst a select group
that always have something worth reading and cover a variety of topics both in
terms of technology in general (Digital Tonto) and more tightly focused on
marketing.
Starting first with Digital Tonto, I’ve been a follower of
Greg Satell for nearly two years now and Greg is someone that I’d classify as
practitioner of what I like to call ‘long-form’ blogging. Greg always has
an interesting take on events in the technology space, but also writes in a
truly thoughtful manner that I’m certain you’ll find compelling. I’ve
enclosed a link to Greg’s blog, but also included a terrific ‘introduction’ to
his writing…. His Top Posts of 2012 which clearly outline why he made this
week’s edition.
Our second entry in today’s edition - Marjorie Clayman – is
what I call my ‘multipurpose’ blogger whom I pay consistent visits to.
I’ve followed Margie consistently for over a year (I’ve found the best way to
follow here is to subscribe to her by email) and while not producing in the
volume that you’ll get from the likes of Greg Satell (Greg publishes almost
every day which I find amazing), the quality of writing coupled with compelling
topics will have you doing what I find myself doing… looking very much forward
to her next posting.
Closing out today’s edition of the Best of the Blogosphere
is Jim Dougherty – who is frankly who I aspire to when I ‘grow up’ as a
blogger. Considered to be one of the Top 50 bloggers on the Web according
to Kred (who I happen to consider a seriously credible source), Jim’s blog
combines not only original thoughts and writing, but also has introduced me to
a wide range of additional writers/bloggers through a carefully managed and
crafted guest blogging program. Jim’s primary focus for both his own
content and that of guest bloggers is social media, but as many of you who are
reading this know… no one platform or technology is sufficient to satisfy an
advertisers needs…. So a full understanding of social media and its
opportunities is more critical than ever. Simply put, Jim’s blog is among
the first places I start my day and I’d encourage you to do the same.
I hope that you find today’s edition of 'Best of the Blogosphere' useful,
but would love to hear from you about folks that you follow (either bloggers or
via Twitter and other social platforms) and who you find contribute to your
understanding… of the ever changing world of technology and marketing.
Jim - thanks so much for including me in the rarified air of Greg and Margie. I've learned so much from writing and associating with such a diverse group of contributors. I find people who are blogging but don't have mature distribution and give their content wider reach. What I hope people can take away from the site is that there is a lot of underappreciated content in the blogosphere. Writers should keep at it. I'm quite honored to be included in your post, though I attribute it mostly to my association with great people! Cheers, Jim and thank you!
ReplyDeleteTHX for for taking to the time leave a comment Jim! Your blog and content are a constant source of inspiration for me and I'm thrilled that you were pleased to be included... no thanks necessary though... just keep creating and supporting distribution a terrific bloggers and that will be all the thanks I need!
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