eBay’s Parent Panel Program

Last week eBay kicked off their Parent Panel program with an opportunity for members to attend eBay On Location in Orlando, Florida.

Disney Summer Soiree for Bloggers

To celebrate the final days of summer, Disney Parks held Disney Summer Social events in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Atlanta. Designed to bring a little Disney magic to their hometowns, bloggers from each region had the opportunity to mingle with Laura Spencer and Leanne Jakubowski of Disney’s social media team who wanted to “spend a little time getting to know you, your blog, and your community.”

Tips for Turning a Blogging Hobby into a Business

Some bloggers get all the luck. Or so it seems. There’s no such thing as luck in the blogging world. Perceived luck is actually the hard work that goes into turning your blog from a hobby into a business and is a side that others rarely see.

Are You Sharing Your Location Without Meaning To?

Services like TwitPic and Instagram make it easy to share experiences with friends, family, followers, and fans but recent articles in Technology Review and Slashdot discuss how automatic geotagging of photos by smartphones broadcast location based data without users knowing.

Mom 2.0 Summit Focuses on Putting Ideas Into Action to Benefit Future of Media

Over the weekend 400 bloggers descended on New Orleans for Mom 2.0 Summit for a conference that focused on putting ideas into action and creating change.

Must-Read: Packing List of Conference Essentials

With Mom 2.0 this week and many other conferences to follow in the coming months, it can be a challenge to pack light but remain fashionable, comfortable, and plugged in while leaving enough room in your bag for swag and souvenirs accumulated along the way.

Audrey McClelland Shares Getting Gorgeous Goals, Upcoming Locations and Tips on Balance & Fashion

Over the weekend Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney held their second Getting Gorgeous event at The Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City that served as an opportunity for bloggers to enjoy pampering, informative conversations, and wellness tips from brands in attendance.

Rebecca Levey Selected as New York Delegate for Parenting Magazine’s Mom Congress

During April 10-13, Parenting Magazine’s 51 Mom Congress delegates will assemble at Georgetown University to discuss issues impacting education and meet with prominent leaders and advocates. Freelance writer, blogger, and Mom Blog Magazine Social Media Editor, Rebecca Levey, was selected to represent her home state of New York.

Nissan Debuts CrossCabriolet During Three City Social Media Tour

Throughout the month of March, Nissan invited 100 bloggers and social media influencers to attend 2-day events held in San Diego, Dallas, and West Palm Beach, Florida where attendees had the opportunity to experience the Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, described as the “world’s first all-wheel drive crossover convertible.”

Bloggers on Set for Tooth Fairy 2 Filming as Guests of Fox Home Entertainment

Last week 12 bloggers from around the country were guests of Fox Home Entertainment for a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Tooth Fairy 2 on the Universal Studios back lot as the movie concluded its 23 day shoot in Orlando.

AMD Creates Dialogue with Bloggers by Formalizing AMD Moms Program

In January, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) formalized an AMD Moms (#AMDMoms) program after recognizing the influence that women have when making home PC purchases and invited five blogging moms to be charter members to engage in ongoing conversations with the company. AMD is partnering with bloggers to help educate consumers and demystify the PC buying process.

AMD Partners With Bloggers Including Three Members of Our Tech Team

I am always awed by the amazing team I work side by side with every day here at Mom Blog magazine and I love to brag on them whenever I get a chance.

Conference Sponsorships: What Bloggers Can Offer Brands

The cost of being an official conference sponsor can be outside a company’s budget but there are many benefits to a brand that chooses a blogger to represent their company.

Bloggers Rally to Raise Funds to Support New Partnership Benefiting Breast Cancer Survivors

The blogging community is raising funds in support of a new partnership between Crickett’s Answer and LympheDIVAs while supporting Susan Neibur, a fellow blogger and cancer survivor.

How to Make a Lasting First Impression at Conferences

Blissdom kicked off the 2011 blogging conference season last week and whether you are attending your first conference this year or are a seasoned veteran, think outside the business card about how to make yourself stand out from the crowd at this year’s events.

MyFord Mobile Smartphone App Promotes Efficient Driving of Ford’s New Electric Cars

Available for smartphones, the MyFord Mobile App is designed to inspire efficient driving to maximize vehicle performance and boasts convenient features for Focus Electric users.

Tech-Savvy Bloggers Share How They Backup Their Blogs

Have ever thought about backing up your blog like you back up your computer? Having a copy of your blog’s archived content preserves it in case your site gets hacked or a mishap in plug-in installation makes it vanish.

Lia Freitas from Zooka Creative Shares How She Transitioned From Blogger to Manager at a Digital Agency

If you’ve heard of Purex’s new crystals or are a member of Purex Insiders, Lia Freitas’ work has already touched you. We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Zooka Creative’s Social Media Manager and the Community Manager for Purex Insiders to talk about the transition from blogging as a hobby into a job in social media and the things she’s learned as a blogger that she’s using in her new position representing brands.

Resolve to Better Your Blogging Self in 2011

2011 is here and whether or not you make personal resolutions, now is a great time to think about blog resolutions that will help you achieve professional goals in the New Year.

3 Successful Blogger Brand Collaboration Trends from 2010

While a fresh start may be eagerly anticipated in 2011, this year’s effective collaboration of many brands with bloggers paved the way for continued success during the New Year. 2010 was a year where bloggers and brands effectively partnered to spread awareness about good causes, supported local charity efforts, and technology brands reached out to moms who blogged through educational events designed for the smart consumer.

Tips for Safeguarding Blog Posts and Photos

Copyright laws are designed to protect blogs as digitally published works but many bloggers still experience the pain of knowing their work has been stolen despite utilizing measures to safeguard their posts and photos. Using personal experience, bloggers share their heartbreaking stories of having their content stolen and provide some excellent tips to help safeguard your online work.

5 Tips to Grow Your Blog’s Audience

Whether just starting out or looking to reach out to a new audience, here are five ways you can expand your blog’s readership. Be sure to share tips you use as well.

Adorable Apple Accessories for Your iPhone and iPad

For Apple lovers there are all manner of cute and adorable accessories you can buy to spruce up your tech.