How to reach bloggers

(without pissing them off):

Effective and ethical marketing

Presented by Jennette Fulda
10am on Sunday, August 17th, 2008
IUPUI Campus Center

Presentation

Download the presentation slides (Zip file)

Tips for marketers

  1. Do research
  2. Introduce self
  3. Short, to the point
  4. Personalize
  5. Authentic
  6. Conversational
  7. Good formatting
  8. Guilt-free
  9. Unsubscribe option
  10. Follow up, don’t stalk
  11. Mention your blog
  12. No confidentiality
  13. No fake comments
  14. No comment spam
  15. Code of ethics

Tips for blogger

  1. Good contact page
  2. Contact companies
  3. Write about products
  4. Maintain transparency
  5. Announce post to pitcher
  6. Sell an ad
  7. Educate poor pitchers
  8. Control email flow
  9. Develop relationships

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