May 25, 2013

BlogHer Posts From YOU: Tips, Guides, & Fun!

Tweet BlogHer is within reach. Less than a week away now (like I need to tell you all  that!) The #BlogHer10 Twitter stream is buzzing with pre-BlogHer posts, filled with tips, insights, and even anxiety. With so many posts and such limited time, I am listing some posts I recommend reading as you prepare for [...]

Do You Have An “Elevator Introduction” Ready?

Tweet We all know blog and social media conferences can be hectic. So much to do, so many people to meet, so little time! So how do you make sure to get the most information into a conversation in what limited time you may have with someone? When I took to Twitter to ask you [...]

Blog Conference Travel & Packing Tips

Girl traveling

Tweet By Julie So you’ve signed up for a blogging conference, booked your hotel, and even got a flight.   Now what? What do you wear? What do you bring with you? I’ve attended three conferences and two blog “trips” in my three years of blogging.  I will be attending BlogHer10’ and Bloggy Boot Camp in [...]

Know What To Wear To Blog Conferences

Jack Rogers Hamptons Clutch

Tweet The #1 question I’ve gotten from blog conference attendees lately is…. What do I wear to blogging conferences?! With many conferences still left to attend in 2010, I’m thrilled to provide you with some answers to this ever important question. While I am not so bad with fashion, I can’t take credit for these [...]

Guest Post: The Wallflower

She walks in to the room, glancing nervously around, trying to find her place. Women are everywhere and noise is crashing through the room in waves. Laughter, excited voices, smiles, hugs with new and old friends.

Thoughts run through her mind one after another, gaining momentum until she is almost in tears…

What am I doing here?

Am I Doing The Wrong Things On My Blog?

Lots of helpful information and advice were shared during the conference. But, as the day went on, I began to hear the speakers in terms of a big list of do’s and don’ts. And, I started to panic. Because, I don’t do all the “right” things on my blog; I do some of the “wrong” things.

This Blogger’s Perspective on Sponsorship

As a marketer and a blogger myself, I recently spoke with a fellow mom blogger who couldn’t afford to attend an upcoming conference. When I suggested she approach a brand about sponsoring her, she admitted that not only did she not know where to start, she was afraid to even ask.

What Do Companies Want in a Sponsorship Pitch?

Typing mom

Always wondered what a company wants to see in a conference sponsorship pitch? Read what the Director of Marketing Communications for SCI Child had to say about this topic, plus an overview of what to include in your letter.

Don’t Sell Yourself Short

When asked about my blog, I would shrug the question off and say something like “Well, I don’t really have any readers,” or “I’m probably the smallest blog at this conference.” I realized once I got home and began reading other peoples’ re-cap posts that I had consistently sold myself short—to myself, to other bloggers, to companies and PR professionals in attendance. So here’s my advice to YOU!

Personal Conference Sponsorship Guidelines

Something you need to think about as you are writing your pitch is how you plan to promote the brand. Below are links to conference-specific personal sponsorship guidelines. Not every conference has their guidelines posted, but I can assure you that almost every conference (and probably all of them) DO have guidelines about this.

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