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Twitter Lists of Moms Who Blog

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Thanks to the real-time web, we are no longer fed a homogenized version of life from the mass media or celebrity perspective. Instead we enjoy...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on February 17th, 2010 at 1:14 pm

Twitter Tragedy

Tuesday was an unproductive day that still has me rattled a bit today.  I found myself consistently distracted by a social media dialog around the...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on December 17th, 2009 at 12:07 pm

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A story, I wrote on the importance of mothers who are bloggers was recently posted on Happi.com in the Experts Opinion section. Excerpt: "As the voice...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on December 14th, 2009 at 12:13 pm

Is Facebook not for bloggers?

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I've noticed that moms who blog have a strong preference for Twitter when it comes to life streaming (micro-blogging) and chatting with friends. It's...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on December 11th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

Is Social Media Narcism?

Social media has given ordinary people, like you and me, a platform for our voice that we didn't have before. BUT, some claim it to...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on October 15th, 2009 at 2:13 pm

Did Nestle step on a hornet’s nest or open a door?

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Several mothers who are also bloggers were invited to Nestle Corporate for an event to interact with the company's top brass. Nestle even created...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on October 1st, 2009 at 10:57 am

From Blog to Brand

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What do you consider the most powerful media? Newspapers? Nah. Radio? No way. Magazine? Fuhgetaboutit. Television? Nope. The Internet? You know it! A faster adoption curve is...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on September 29th, 2009 at 9:48 am

Blogging Conferences for Women

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BlogHer is the blogging conference that attracts the most female attendees and gets the most buzz, but it's not the only one specifically produced for...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on August 19th, 2009 at 11:04 am

“Mommy Blogger” label poll results

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The label mommy blogger is used by some rather loosely, and in general, from what I have heard from moms who blog is that they...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on August 11th, 2009 at 10:33 am

Said After #BlogHer09

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What follows are excerpts and links to stories written after the 2009 BlogHer Conference in Chicago. NPR: Mom Bloggers Debate Ethics Of 'Blog-Ola' "The growing rift in...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 29th, 2009 at 1:39 pm

BEST OF “What do you most fear about attending #BlogHer09?”

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In anticipation of attending BlogHer'09, moms who blog were asked, "What do you most fear about attending BlogHer'09?" Bad food. Driving to the plane. Getting on the...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 23rd, 2009 at 3:58 pm

BEST OF “What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?”

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In anticipation of attending BlogHer'09, moms who blog were asked, "What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?" Activity! People! Music! Trivia! ...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

BEST OF “What is your least favorite word?”

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In anticipation of attending BlogHer'09, moms who blog were asked, "What is your least favorite word?" (HOW TO SPELL TANTRUM OUT?) AHHHHHHHHHHHEEEYYYY ANXIETY ANYTHING MY CHILD IS SCREAMING...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 22nd, 2009 at 9:42 pm

KB, Get to know HIM before #BlogHer09

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I'm doing this somewhat reluctantly since this isn't a site about me -- it's about moms. But I was encouraged and will be at...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 22nd, 2009 at 10:24 am

Michele McGraw, Get to know her before #BlogHer09

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What is your favorite word? Definitely What is your least favorite word? can't What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Positive attitudes, colors, happy people, technology (I'm a geek)...

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Posted by Kevin Burke
on July 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 am