Embracing Blogs

Big businesses are starting to treat bloggers like 'real' media

Description - The automotive industry has recognized the influential power of the blogosphere, including big names like GM, Ford and Aston Martin. Other sectors have been slower to embrace the reach of citizen journalists, but gradually more companies are catching on, including Chanel.

Implications - Establishing good blogger relations is a modern publicity tactic being employed by companies ahead of the PR curve. These companies are recognizing the value of inviting bloggers to join the traditional media at press events; not only do bloggers have high viral appeal, their blogs can also be highly targeted.

Trend Themes

  1. Blogger Outreach — Establishing good blogger relations is a modern publicity tactic being employed by companies ahead of the PR curve.
  2. Blogging Events — Companies are inviting bloggers to press events and launches to increase visibility.
  3. Viral Promotion — Companies are leveraging the blogosphere to increase views and sales through viral campaigns.

Industry Implications

  1. Marketing and Advertising — The marketing industry can use the trend towards blogger outreach and sponsored content to promote a brand across various online platforms.
  2. Fashion — The fashion industry can use blogger outreach to build relationships with influential bloggers and increase visibility for new collections/company events.
  3. Automotive — The automotive industry can leverage blogger relationships to empower citizen journalists to promote their brand through event coverage and product reviews.
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Date Range:
Mar 06 — May 08
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledGM Invites Trend Hunter To Detroit
GM Invites Trend Hunter To Detroit
Embracing The Power Of Blogs
This past week I had the luxury of reviewing GM’s 2008 line-up in Detroit. Can you believe they handed me the keys to a 2008 Corvette, then let me loose on their testing track? The company is more than… MORE
Blooker Prize for Bloggers
Blooker Prize for Bloggers
A new prize has been announced for bloggers who have turned their online journals into books -- or blooks -- and the first short-list has been announced. Finalists for the so-called Blooker Prize include… MORE
play_circle_filledBloggers Go Behind-The-Seams
Bloggers Go Behind-The-Seams
Chanel Viral Marketing
Coco Chanel may have been the first person to launch a viral marketing campaign when she debuted the infamous Chanel No. 5 fragrance. The company is still creating a buzz today. Staying true to her pioneering… MORE
Photoblogger Shoots Ad Campaign
Photoblogger Shoots Ad Campaign
Merlin Bronques For Ben Sherman Clothing
Photos are beginning to surface for the new ad campaign for British clothing line Ben Sherman. Shot by musician and photoblogger Merlin Bronques of lastnightsparty, and erstwhile band NAM:LIVE!, and styled… MORE
Free Trips for Bloggers
Free Trips for Bloggers
International Invites
Companies, tour operators and event makers are realizing how powerful the blogosphere has become. Despite what many people still think, it's not just bored mommy bloggers ranting and raving about their… MORE
play_circle_filledInviting Bloggers to Boost Exposure
Inviting Bloggers to Boost Exposure
Sony Foam City
We've seen a number of bigger names embrace the power of the blogosphere, from General Motors to Chanel. Now Sony is testing the influential powers of the blogging world with the release of Sony Foam… MORE
Blogging on the High Seas with Carnival
Blogging on the High Seas with Carnival
John Heald's Bloggers Cruise
Joining the increase in big companies embracing the blogosphere is Carnival who has officially announced the first-ever blogger's cruise. Carnival has embraced blogs for a while, their Carnival Freedom… MORE
Supercar Test Drives for Bloggers
Supercar Test Drives for Bloggers
Have a blog and spend a day driving an Aston Martin
“I felt like a Reach for a Dream candidate. I kept looking over my shoulder to check whether or not I was being followed by a Candid Camera crew.” These are the words of one blogger when he found out… MORE