Scobleizer - Latest Comments in A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

constructicle boy — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:30:53 -0000

actually,it depends.even small company can make it big but the most important of all is the mass appeal.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

David Jones — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:32:31 -0000

I think its pretty much like many business ventures, or many projects, as simple as learning a skill. When you get started and your trying to get going or get your foot in the door, you welcome certain things, cause they do indeed help you out. I would completely welcome email from PR people if they are going to give me some useful information to talk about on my blog.

But like with most things. After your set..you've got your system of getting things done down, those random inquiries aren't needed as much anymore, because you've built up your list of "things you do" to get what you need. If you need something or need some information, you know where to get it, you know where to look, you have your "go to" people. The things that at one time was very helpful becomes a hassle.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Robert Scoble — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:43:55 -0000

Chris: I find that's absolutely not true at all (that they'll comply). Dan Gillmor, for years, had a "how to pitch me" link on his blog (he was a journalist with the San Jose Mercury News) and the pitches he received were laughable.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Chris Byrne — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 15:52:21 -0000

It seems to me that the online channel PR people have to you is limited to direct email and blog. This is the only way that the PR company believe they can reach out to you directly -since you obviously didn't respond to their press release!

It has been my experience that the constraints of a network, like LinkedIN (no affiliation), keep contact regulated, relevant and transparent.

When you tell them how you wish to be communicated with, they will, in the main, comply.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Sherry Heyl — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:11:57 -0000

I like the title of your blog post here as well. As a consultant I recommend to my clients to build relationships with the little guy, not just the A list bloggers. If you find a good writer that is blogging about a topic that relates to what you are trying to promote, help him help you. Give that blogger exclusives to write about - help him build an audience - build your audience together. Keep in mind there are a lot more good bloggers that are not being pitched to than those who are getting overwhelmed. By hitting the smaller guys, you may cover more territory and actually find a broader audience.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Vernon Lun — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 15:31:24 -0000

We know how hard it is for the little guy to be seen or heard. We create TheGoodBlogs so that bloggers could promote their peers. It was our contribution to the blogosphere. It was interesting none of the A-listers would even give it the time of day. If you're not an A-lister go visit http://www.thegoodblogs.com.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Bess — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:08:49 -0000

Robert,

I am trying to see what are the technical possibilites in organizing blog posts & comments to sort out request submitted by PR firms and companies.

How do you setup your WordPress? Do you use your own web host to install WordPress? Or use domain mapping supported and hosted by WordPress?

I kind of look thru all the widgets from WordPress but I didn't find anything that can be utilized for sorting.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

kystorms — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:50:24 -0000

If it is ok, I see from my post of Nov 3rd that the link I thought I inserted for the screenplay "Return to Everlong" Blog was not inserted, may I repost the link?

It is
https://returntoeverlong.wo...

Many thanks ~ :-) ~

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Robert Scoble — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 13:32:30 -0000

Niall: I love RSS and would subscribe to that kind of feed. It's a lot easier to put things on my link blog than take them out of email and put them here.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

rich (richmanwisco) — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:25:20 -0000

Ok Robert, I'll take you up on it....ahem, ahem.

Want an insight to life on the road through the lens of an inexpensive compact camera? Then come over to "This Blog Title For Sale" where you will find my musings on life on the road, places you may have flown over, sprinkled with takes on food and a dash of politics. Plus whatever else might happen to amuse me. All that and much more at "This Blog Title For Sale".

Thank you.

http://thisblogtitleforsale...

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Bess — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:51:43 -0000

Best solution is wiki. You add categories as main page. Have PR firms and companies add sub pages to list their request.

Say you want to do an interview on mobile video. Go to wiki and click on main page mobile. Just go thru the subpage to find an interesting company you can interview. It is like getting those PR firms and companies to build your own wikipedia that you can search

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Niall Cook — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 05:00:27 -0000

Robert - sorry to repeat my question but if this is such a problem for you I'd be really interested in your answer (since leaving my comment I have also asked this in an open letter to a-list bloggers on my blog:

If someone set up a site where these small companies could pitch themselves to people to you, Mike Arrington, and some of the other “A-list” bloggers, would you subscribe to its RSS feed?

If companies knew you were listening to one source, they might be inclined to use it.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Robert Scoble — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 21:07:59 -0000

Jesse: thanks for noticing that my email is NOT my blog. I can ignore email without ignoring my blog.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

2cWorth — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:48:32 -0000

“If you have a product or a blog or something else you want my readers to try out (or for me to try out) leave a comment here…”

Hi, I appreciate what you're trying to do here, link's below

http://www.profy.com/author...

Writings on Social Networking and Web 2.0

Roll your own Web 2.0" - the most popular so far, on free / cheap scripts for setting up social networking sites like Digg / Myspace.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Sanjeev Sisodiya — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:10:25 -0000

“If you have a product or a blog or something else you want my readers to try out (or for me to try out) leave a comment here…”

http://www.pricemarks.com

The basic idea is to provide price transparency and discovery for local services. Any feedback appreciated.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

LayZ — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:06:42 -0000

By a show of hands, how many people REALLY think Scoble hates all the PR attention he is getting?

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

kystorms — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 18:14:05 -0000

Would you consider checking out a screenplay blog? I am running a blog for a screenplay called Return to Everlong. The synopsis is on the site, and it is really great! This screenplay has something other movies do not have, originality.
The premise? Imagine being convicted of a crime you did not commit because of something horrible you committed in your past.....your past life!
I encourage everyone to come to the blog, and check out the synopsis, and if you are interested you will be able to request a copy of the screenplay from the writer.

Thank you for your consideration and review

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

JesseCiccone — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:32:26 -0000

"He does deal with it, Jesse. By ignoring people. That’s how I deal with it, too."

Hugh,

Aren't blogs about conversations? What you are describing sounds more like soliloquy.

(BTW - You'll note that my original comment acknowledged that responsibility is bi-directional.)

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Paula Mooney — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 16:26:55 -0000

Well, you A-list blogger, you, I'm sure as heck glad you answered my email! Check out my glowing blog post about you, Scoble.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Dominic Jones — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:34:38 -0000

Robert: As I said, pot calling the kettle black. You'll likely outlive me by 20 years. Cholesterol is mostly a genetic thing, or at least that's what I tell myself as I pop the lipitor. :-)

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Robert Scoble — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 15:11:15 -0000

Dominic: my blood pressure is very low. My cholesterol is high, though. I'm working on that. Eating very little red meat and trying to cut down on other fats too.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Dominic Jones — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:43:30 -0000

Robert,

Good to hear that! Now let me take your blood pressure...

Regards,

Dr. Blog

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

webwonk — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:38:59 -0000

Robert,

I worked as a reporter and editor in newsrooms for 20 years before taking my writing online. Several of the newspapers I worked for were obsessed with answering phone calls from "the public." Sometimes I get great tips from answering an unexpected phone inquiry. More often than not, it was PR people who could offer no good reason why I would write about their company or client. And there lots of calls from nuts and/or nice people with too much time on their hands.

When it comes to links and publicity, there's nothing wrong with a meritocracy. But few people have the time and resources to run one well. That's why newspapers wind up with lots of staff, which they now have to trim.

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

Dave Winer — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:36:41 -0000

According to BusinessWeek, you're off the hook! :-)

http://www.scripting.com/20...

Cheers...

Re: A list bloggers: keeping the little guy down?

webomatica — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:31:56 -0000

Seems like any company that wants a blogger to write a post about them, might do better having their own corporate blog, or better yet, hiring a blogger on their payroll. The amount of time they waste sending these emails could be better spent just learning how to do it themselves. I mean, if I can figure it out, anybody can.