My Disclaimer

Just wanted to let you know that I am not compensated for posting any of the links below.  They are there because I think they are valuable.  Feel free to suggest a link.

I do encourage you to do your book shopping through the MPR bookstore.  It helps me keep this website up and running.  Thanks!

Cute Writing

Despite its cute name, Cute Writing is a valuable resource.  Lots of good writing tips, but I especially like this list of sites for submitting press releases.

On The Media

On the Media explores how the media 'sausage' is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. For one hour a week, the show tries to lift the veil from the process of "making media," especially news media, because it's through that lens that we literally see the world and the world sees us

Public Relations Society of America

Public relations helps our complex, pluralistic society to reach decisions and function more effectively by contributing to mutual understanding among groups and institutions. It serves to bring private and public policies into harmony.

Seth Godin

Seth is our oracle of marketing (think Delphi, not Larry Ellison)  His books are entertaining and thought provoking.

Social Media Marketing Blog

You'll enjoy Scott Monty's POV on social media.  Check this one out!

LedeObserver

LedeObserver is a weblog covering the disappearing medium that is print journalism and the new media that’s leaving newspapers in the dust. Its snarky commentary doled out by Sydney Ember, a Brown University student, a news junkie and a “journalist,” whatever that means now.

Thanks to Hugo Ottoleghi from Ottoleghi LLC and Florida International University for suggesting this link.

Mondo Times

A really simple online media guide.  Great for putting together a quick media list.  It's student and small business friendly.  It's free too!

Brains on Fire

Spike Jones and Geno Church lent me a hand in writing MPR and I think you'll enjoy their blog.  They are on the cutting edge in social media and WOM marketing.

Quality Service Marketing

This blog is probably not what you think it is.  Author of "Taking Care of the People that Matter Most," Sybil Stershic discusses how better employee communications leads to better customer satisfaction.  MPR folks know that the customer experience is the starting point for lots of word-of-mouth (both good and bad). 

Gary Vaynerchuk & VaynerMedia

Podcasting wine merchant turned social media superstar shares his approach to using social media, traditional media, and WOM to turn a surviving business into a thriving business.  Check out his new book "Crush it!"

Smart Brief of Social Media

As they say: "SmartBrief on Social Media delivers the best news and insights on the business of social media. Our editors become your personal research assistants, handpicking and distilling the most useful information about new and established social networks, user-generated content, blogging, wikis, media sharing, and more."  I subscribe, you should too. It's free!

Britopian

In my opinion, Michael Brito is one of the few true reporters of social media. 

Mashable

If you are a marketing news junky like I am, you've seen Mashable sources many times.  This link will take you right to the source.

Joan Stewart-The Publicity Hound

Joan's website is packed with lots of traditional PR resources along with her incredible insight.  She gets into the new stuff too.

Church of the Customer

Ben McConnell & Jackie Huba's books, blog, and work represent some of the best in the MPR business.  Check out their books.

Bad Pitch Blog

One of Richard Laermer's blogs.  He's the author of Full Frontal PR and president of RLM PR in NYC.

Donna's Promo Talk

Fresh and timely blog by Marketing Professional, SEM Consultant, Social Media Diva, Promotional Expert, Writer, Blogger and Mom - Donna DeClemente.