tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post2475899424801842388..comments2023-09-09T06:16:38.457-07:00Comments on Mel, A Dramatic Mommy: Bloggers, Conferences and Sponsorships: Think Outside the BoxMelanie Sheridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04100313047776018999noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-53604594466270600912010-01-13T05:44:53.586-08:002010-01-13T05:44:53.586-08:00Great post! We (The BlogRollers) are planning our ...Great post! We (The BlogRollers) are planning our conference tour now and are definitely keeping these things in mind. <br /><br />Winks & Smiles,<br />WifeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531001180084362992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-64306850728324055052010-01-12T12:34:14.519-08:002010-01-12T12:34:14.519-08:00Melanie & Tanyetta,
My response wasn't fo...Melanie & Tanyetta,<br /><br />My response wasn't for all bloggers. It was for those who COULD pay/help others to pay. I simply hate seeing bloggers at the mercy of companies. <br /><br />I realize that many bloggers are not making enough revenue to pay for themselves yet. That's where I think that mutually beneficial relationships (i.e. ads/consulting/etc.) in exchange for a set rate from the companies is the way to go. That way the brands can't bail last minute, because they have a mutually binding business agreement. I just know that I would be HEATED if someone bailed on me last minute...Kimberly/Mom in the Cityhttp://mominthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-71831213620989506892010-01-12T12:14:35.302-08:002010-01-12T12:14:35.302-08:00@Mr Lady- Did something happen to make you feel th...@Mr Lady- Did something happen to make you feel that way? There are so many good points on both sides.Melanie Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100313047776018999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-8090937461693367732010-01-12T12:03:51.718-08:002010-01-12T12:03:51.718-08:00I've written and deleted three comments here. ...I've written and deleted three comments here. I have strong and unpopular opinions on the subject of sponsored bloggerships. However, I really like the point that you're making, that an organic sponsorship, one with a company or product that you are truly vested in, can be a win for everyone. I only hope that in the future, more bloggers and companies will see this. <br /><br />Have fun at Blissdom, yo!Mr Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09998773078408832376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-12072510597537698092010-01-11T09:13:13.418-08:002010-01-11T09:13:13.418-08:00This is a great post. I really want to go to a co...This is a great post. I really want to go to a conference this year. <br /><br />I agree with this part:<br />**if your site isn't bringing in enough revenue to save up for the conference, how else are you going to get there?***Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-70176246860102616752010-01-10T22:07:57.065-08:002010-01-10T22:07:57.065-08:00@Jyl- You're welcome. I hope to get a chance t...@Jyl- You're welcome. I hope to get a chance to see you too.<br /><br />@Suzette- BlogHer was fun and informative, best of both worlds. Hope you get to attend.<br /><br />@Kimberley- I agree. If someone has the funds, seeking a sponsorship seems unfair. It feels like a catch 22 to me: be a professional and attend a conference so everyone knows you're serious about your site. But, if your site isn't bringing in enough revenue to save up for the conference, how else are you going to get there?<br /><br />@Rachel- Thanks!<br /><br />@Angel- I was approved for one last year but ended up not needing it (we paid most of the fees ourselves). Good luck!Melanie Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100313047776018999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-13222196388016653382010-01-10T21:55:12.585-08:002010-01-10T21:55:12.585-08:00thank you so much for this post, I'm hoping to...thank you so much for this post, I'm hoping to attend blogher this year and intersted in their bloghership which is they pay your registration fee for vollunteering at the event. I've already been in contact with a woman that helps with it and have high hopes that I will be acceptedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-39933902651288029112010-01-09T05:59:08.399-08:002010-01-09T05:59:08.399-08:00Very well written, and I enjoyed your opinion on ...Very well written, and I enjoyed your opinion on this! <br />I think the comments might prove to be just as interesting... well, not mine :-)rachel - a southern fairytalehttp://asouthernfairytale.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-89347531032956473772010-01-08T17:13:36.663-08:002010-01-08T17:13:36.663-08:00Personally, I think that more bloggers who conside...Personally, I think that more bloggers who consider blogging their profession will treat conferences like every other industry does - as business expenses (and pay for it themselves). I also think that bloggers who are doing well because of blogging will sponsor other bloggers (who need the financial help) with little to no strings attached.<br /><br />I just got a bad taste in my mouth regarding conference sponsorships last year. All of the hoops that companies were asking bloggers to go through/ companies canceling their sponsorship of bloggers at the last moment leaving them high and dry/etc. No thanks! If I really want to go, I'll just save up and pay for myself. Any (naturally fitting) sponsorships will just be the "gravy"!Kimberly/Mom in the Cityhttp://mominthecity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-53939741748846886682010-01-08T15:32:09.231-08:002010-01-08T15:32:09.231-08:00Great post! If I can make any of these, it would b...Great post! If I can make any of these, it would be my first one Sounds like fun!Suzettehttp://www.mamarazziknowsbest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-15824479933672848842010-01-08T15:02:30.867-08:002010-01-08T15:02:30.867-08:00Thanks so much for the shout out! I'm excited ...Thanks so much for the shout out! I'm excited for the variety and amount of conferences in 2010 and hope I can make more than less of them and hope to see you there! :)Jyl Johnson Patteehttp://evoconference.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308981464139716859.post-75443858269506622902010-01-08T14:52:39.941-08:002010-01-08T14:52:39.941-08:00Well done, thanks for this. I think it's all o...Well done, thanks for this. I think it's all on everyone's minds lately.laura (3wordTweets)http://twitter.com/3wordtweetsnoreply@blogger.com