This document summarizes Preston Speaks, a pet blog about a dog named Preston. The blog started in 2010 when the owner got married and a puppy. It now has over 3,000 monthly views and engages readers through videos, photos and interviews. The blog owner is involved in the local pet community and online pet world through social media communities, conferences and charitable causes. Successful pet blogs use the animal's voice, find brand sponsorships and balance being professional, philanthropic and profitable.
The Power of Personal Branding for Professional Success - Rochelle GreayerGardenBloggersConference
Rochelle Greayer presented on cultivating your personal brand. She recommends knowing who you are by identifying your values, goals, passions and beliefs. Tell your authentic story by sharing what you're good and bad at in meaningful ways. Be a human, not a machine, by slowing down, working with brands aligned with your values, and connecting with others authentically. Cultivate creative freedom by making your brand personal and experimenting while enjoying the process.
What are your go-to Australia resources and sources of inspiration? This presentation features snapshots from favorite websites, social web channels and apps. Cheers, Straya! You are welcome to adapt and reuse with the attribution-sharealike license. We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
Planeta
http://planeta.com/australia
Wiki
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/australia
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/australiaday
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/wildoz
Videos
Kid hiccups - ABL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S23xyazk90
The document discusses notes from a webinar on October 4th 2013 presented by Prabhat Palit PDG about having fun at club meetings. It provides tips for incorporating humor, games, quizzes and celebrations into meetings to engage members and suggestions for interactive activities like skits, musical chairs and housie that involve members. The webinar also presented ideas for using technology like Microsoft Mouse Mischief to add elements of fun.
Data centers house servers, routers, storage systems, and other networking equipment to provide information technology services like email, web hosting, and application hosting. They have large power needs and specialized cooling systems to handle the heat generated by servers. Benefits of data centers include economies of scale, security, and redundancy to minimize downtime. Data centers are classified into tiers based on their redundancy and availability, with tier 4 data centers achieving 99.995% uptime. While data centers require specialized knowledge and equipment, cloud computing offers similar services on-demand with no specialized expertise required.
This document discusses the rising trend of "pet influencers" - pets with large social media followings. It provides examples of some of the most followed pets on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, such as Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, and Boo the Pomeranian. These pets have amassed huge online fanbases, with some having millions of followers. The document explores how their owners leverage this popularity through merchandise, partnerships, and other business opportunities. It suggests pets with unique characteristics are particularly likely to find online fame.
Successful social engagement – separating the noise from the newsCharityComms
This document summarizes a presentation about building an online community called Elefriends for people experiencing mental health issues. It discusses how Elefriends began as a Facebook group but faced limitations. To address this, Elefriends created its own website and online community to be fully controlled by its users. The presentation provides examples of how Elefriends engaged its community in the design and development process through user personas and identifying key user needs and stories. The goal was to create a peer-led, 24/7 online space for people to connect and support each other outside of Facebook.
Alice Chau-Ginguene is a cat behaviourist based in Dublin. She has worked with over thousand of cats in her career and have been featured in various media in Ireland.
In this lecture, Alice is going to talk about how to use police investigative techniques such as search probability theory, behavioral profiling and high-tech equipment to look for missing cats. A technique that is pioneered by Kat Albrecht - a former American police officer-turned-pet-detective.
She will also throw in a Pet CPR Demo for good measure!
There will be an Q&A session at the end and will have time to chat with you guys!
Be a Hero for Cats Luv Them Fix Them : February 2015 Spay and Neuter MonthSherri Hansell
The document outlines a campaign called "Be a Hero for Cats" aimed at reducing cat euthanasia rates through spaying and neutering. The campaign will launch in Alameda, CA in February 2015 and will include discounted spay/neuter services, educational outreach, and a volunteer-run spay/neuter event for stray/feral cats. The goals are to test messaging, track outcomes like reduced euthanasia, and increase spay/neuter funding and events over time. Local vets, shelters, businesses, and foundations will provide resources and support.
The Power of Personal Branding for Professional Success - Rochelle GreayerGardenBloggersConference
Rochelle Greayer presented on cultivating your personal brand. She recommends knowing who you are by identifying your values, goals, passions and beliefs. Tell your authentic story by sharing what you're good and bad at in meaningful ways. Be a human, not a machine, by slowing down, working with brands aligned with your values, and connecting with others authentically. Cultivate creative freedom by making your brand personal and experimenting while enjoying the process.
What are your go-to Australia resources and sources of inspiration? This presentation features snapshots from favorite websites, social web channels and apps. Cheers, Straya! You are welcome to adapt and reuse with the attribution-sharealike license. We welcome your interaction -- comments, questions, suggestions, shares, clips, favorites, likes and hearts.
Planeta
http://planeta.com/australia
Wiki
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/australia
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/australiaday
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/wildoz
Videos
Kid hiccups - ABL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S23xyazk90
The document discusses notes from a webinar on October 4th 2013 presented by Prabhat Palit PDG about having fun at club meetings. It provides tips for incorporating humor, games, quizzes and celebrations into meetings to engage members and suggestions for interactive activities like skits, musical chairs and housie that involve members. The webinar also presented ideas for using technology like Microsoft Mouse Mischief to add elements of fun.
Data centers house servers, routers, storage systems, and other networking equipment to provide information technology services like email, web hosting, and application hosting. They have large power needs and specialized cooling systems to handle the heat generated by servers. Benefits of data centers include economies of scale, security, and redundancy to minimize downtime. Data centers are classified into tiers based on their redundancy and availability, with tier 4 data centers achieving 99.995% uptime. While data centers require specialized knowledge and equipment, cloud computing offers similar services on-demand with no specialized expertise required.
This document discusses the rising trend of "pet influencers" - pets with large social media followings. It provides examples of some of the most followed pets on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, such as Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, and Boo the Pomeranian. These pets have amassed huge online fanbases, with some having millions of followers. The document explores how their owners leverage this popularity through merchandise, partnerships, and other business opportunities. It suggests pets with unique characteristics are particularly likely to find online fame.
Successful social engagement – separating the noise from the newsCharityComms
This document summarizes a presentation about building an online community called Elefriends for people experiencing mental health issues. It discusses how Elefriends began as a Facebook group but faced limitations. To address this, Elefriends created its own website and online community to be fully controlled by its users. The presentation provides examples of how Elefriends engaged its community in the design and development process through user personas and identifying key user needs and stories. The goal was to create a peer-led, 24/7 online space for people to connect and support each other outside of Facebook.
Alice Chau-Ginguene is a cat behaviourist based in Dublin. She has worked with over thousand of cats in her career and have been featured in various media in Ireland.
In this lecture, Alice is going to talk about how to use police investigative techniques such as search probability theory, behavioral profiling and high-tech equipment to look for missing cats. A technique that is pioneered by Kat Albrecht - a former American police officer-turned-pet-detective.
She will also throw in a Pet CPR Demo for good measure!
There will be an Q&A session at the end and will have time to chat with you guys!
Be a Hero for Cats Luv Them Fix Them : February 2015 Spay and Neuter MonthSherri Hansell
The document outlines a campaign called "Be a Hero for Cats" aimed at reducing cat euthanasia rates through spaying and neutering. The campaign will launch in Alameda, CA in February 2015 and will include discounted spay/neuter services, educational outreach, and a volunteer-run spay/neuter event for stray/feral cats. The goals are to test messaging, track outcomes like reduced euthanasia, and increase spay/neuter funding and events over time. Local vets, shelters, businesses, and foundations will provide resources and support.
Using Social Media to Advocate for AgricultureCari Rincker
This presentation was prepared for Oneida County, New York 4-H program and includes primarily screenshots of examples using social media platforms to be an advocate for the agriculture industry.
The Human-Pet Connection: How Animal Planet Tells the Story and How You Can, Too. Presented by Robin Bennefield, Executive Producer & Site Director of AnimalPlanet.com at Pet Writers Conference 2011
The document provides tips for marketing cats at animal shelters and rescues. It discusses establishing a marketing team, taking high-quality photos and videos of cats, writing effective bios that highlight personalities and medical needs, and hosting adoption events. Specific recommendations include using natural lighting and props for photos, keeping video clips short, highlighting unique cat features in bios, and marketing elderly or special needs cats by focusing on their ease of care. The goal is to effectively promote cats online, at events, and in local publications to improve adoption rates.
"Adopt Digital Pets for Raising Pet Awareness and offering an Alternate Solution to Enjoyment and Animal Companionship" is an assignment submitted by Dolly Bhasin as a Team assignment of "The eCreatives" Team for the "Crash Course on Creativity" by Tina Seelig, Stanford University at the Venture Lab. .
Rachel Phelps: How to go local with your blogBlogPaws
This document discusses how to go local with your blog by targeting your local community. It recommends finding your local pet niche and engaging readers by covering local events, businesses, and issues. Going local can boost engagement, open revenue opportunities like sponsorships and paid work, and allow your brand to make a positive impact through fundraising and advocacy. Creative local content like interviews and guest posts can attract readers. Marketing locally through various promotional methods is also key to success. Reaching out to local media extends reach and positioning as a community expert.
A pet care magazine publish by rutaksha rawatRutaksha Rawat
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Anvis Inc. is hosting an event called "Doggies Day Out: Paw Splash" for dogs and their owners. The event will take place at a resort with an exclusive swimming pool for dogs, and will include activities like swimming, socializing, agility competitions, counseling, and games with prizes. The itinerary includes arrival, welcome drinks, pool time, lunch, more activities, a vet talk, agility, and departure. Anvis will promote the event through posters, mailers, online ads, and media coverage. Sponsorship opportunities are available at different levels, including title sponsor, platinum sponsor, and associate sponsor. Anvis has previously organized successful dog events at farms and resorts around Bangalore
Where Stories Find Their Readers: A #FlipBlogger Webinar for the Blogalicious...Flipboard
Presented by @kikarose and @randwiches. Life moves forward one story at a time—and some of the best stories can be found on Flipboard, the first-ever social magazine. Come discover the many ways Flipboard enhances your life and your work, all while helping you grow your readership and your community. In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll show you what sets this platform apart from other social sites and why bloggers should incorporate it into their content distribution strategy and make it a regular part of their day. Join us to learn about Flipboard - a proud sponsor of #Blogalicious8!
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but even your pooch knows the internet is an amazing resource. Transparent Language gives just six of the countless reasons why the internet is a language learner's best friend.
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This document provides tips for non-profits to better connect with donors through storytelling and fundraising efforts. It recommends using social media to share stories, photos, and videos of dogs in need of adoption. It also suggests building a fan base through reviews on the website and hosting fundraising events. Specific online fundraising strategies are outlined, including creating donation forms, selling merchandise, and leveraging Giving Tuesday. The overall message is that highlighting individual animal stories and demonstrating fundraising needs can inspire donors to give.
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More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-world-pork-expo
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Navigating the Pet Lifestyle Product Landscape How to Attract Readers and Adv...BarkWorld Expo
This document discusses how to attract readers and advertisers to pet blogs by featuring pet lifestyle products. It recommends adding products to support readers who want to learn about new and useful items, and to gain potential advertisers from product companies. Including product reviews, giveaways and fundraisers can help expand the blog's business. Over $50 billion is spent annually on pets in the US, showing the size of the pet product market bloggers can tap into by navigating and categorizing products for style, manufacturing, price and more. Sources to find products include pinboard sites, newsletters, trade shows and reader submissions.
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This document provides a history of the transition of an animal shelter from being run by code enforcement to being overseen by the police department with the goal of becoming no-kill. It summarizes the steps taken from January 2011 onward to reform shelter operations including shutting down the gas chamber, networking with rescues and volunteers, promoting adoptions, and increasing the live release rate from 97.5% in the first year to 98.5% in the second year. The document celebrates saving over 2000 animal lives in the first 3 years of the shelter operating as no-kill.
Social Media Driving Licence 3 - Twitter: come fly with usCJBS smdl
Slides from the third week's workshop on twitter, part of the Social Media Driving Licence.
Please note that much of this session involved hands-on/live demo elements which are not covered in these slides.
Impulsively Buying Pets
Many people impulse buy pets without properly researching their needs. This often results in unhappy and unhealthy pets that may need to be surrendered. Pets require long term commitment, love, proper housing and care. Before getting a pet, one should research its needs, get family consensus, and prepare housing and supplies. Responsible pet buying involves finding a pet you like, thorough research, deciding if it is a good fit, preparing properly, and choosing a healthy pet from a reputable source.
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Code for this activity can be found at https://github.com/trufflemedia/find-the-pigs/
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This presentation was prepared for Oneida County, New York 4-H program and includes primarily screenshots of examples using social media platforms to be an advocate for the agriculture industry.
The Human-Pet Connection: How Animal Planet Tells the Story and How You Can, Too. Presented by Robin Bennefield, Executive Producer & Site Director of AnimalPlanet.com at Pet Writers Conference 2011
The document provides tips for marketing cats at animal shelters and rescues. It discusses establishing a marketing team, taking high-quality photos and videos of cats, writing effective bios that highlight personalities and medical needs, and hosting adoption events. Specific recommendations include using natural lighting and props for photos, keeping video clips short, highlighting unique cat features in bios, and marketing elderly or special needs cats by focusing on their ease of care. The goal is to effectively promote cats online, at events, and in local publications to improve adoption rates.
"Adopt Digital Pets for Raising Pet Awareness and offering an Alternate Solution to Enjoyment and Animal Companionship" is an assignment submitted by Dolly Bhasin as a Team assignment of "The eCreatives" Team for the "Crash Course on Creativity" by Tina Seelig, Stanford University at the Venture Lab. .
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This document discusses how to go local with your blog by targeting your local community. It recommends finding your local pet niche and engaging readers by covering local events, businesses, and issues. Going local can boost engagement, open revenue opportunities like sponsorships and paid work, and allow your brand to make a positive impact through fundraising and advocacy. Creative local content like interviews and guest posts can attract readers. Marketing locally through various promotional methods is also key to success. Reaching out to local media extends reach and positioning as a community expert.
A pet care magazine publish by rutaksha rawatRutaksha Rawat
Rutaksha Rawat has been a prominent member of the Indian Publishing Industry for more than a decade. She undertakes publishing of print & e-magazines, brochures, info booklets, newsletters, and coffee table books for businesses, international & domestic government bodies, and individuals.
Anvis Inc. is hosting an event called "Doggies Day Out: Paw Splash" for dogs and their owners. The event will take place at a resort with an exclusive swimming pool for dogs, and will include activities like swimming, socializing, agility competitions, counseling, and games with prizes. The itinerary includes arrival, welcome drinks, pool time, lunch, more activities, a vet talk, agility, and departure. Anvis will promote the event through posters, mailers, online ads, and media coverage. Sponsorship opportunities are available at different levels, including title sponsor, platinum sponsor, and associate sponsor. Anvis has previously organized successful dog events at farms and resorts around Bangalore
Where Stories Find Their Readers: A #FlipBlogger Webinar for the Blogalicious...Flipboard
Presented by @kikarose and @randwiches. Life moves forward one story at a time—and some of the best stories can be found on Flipboard, the first-ever social magazine. Come discover the many ways Flipboard enhances your life and your work, all while helping you grow your readership and your community. In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll show you what sets this platform apart from other social sites and why bloggers should incorporate it into their content distribution strategy and make it a regular part of their day. Join us to learn about Flipboard - a proud sponsor of #Blogalicious8!
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This document provides tips for non-profits to better connect with donors through storytelling and fundraising efforts. It recommends using social media to share stories, photos, and videos of dogs in need of adoption. It also suggests building a fan base through reviews on the website and hosting fundraising events. Specific online fundraising strategies are outlined, including creating donation forms, selling merchandise, and leveraging Giving Tuesday. The overall message is that highlighting individual animal stories and demonstrating fundraising needs can inspire donors to give.
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More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-world-pork-expo
From Small Food to Real Bread – The role of blogging and social media in the ...Spiderworking
Keith Bohanna has used blogging and social media to amplify his passion for organic and artisanal food production over the past 15 years. He started the blog Biabeag in 2010 to profile small food producers and their brands. He then organized the Foodcamp event in 2010-2013 to connect passionate people. In 2014, he began hosting Biabeag events to further network individuals. Most recently in 2015, he launched Real Bread Ireland, a movement to support baking with natural ingredients that has grown from 6 to 31 members due solely to digital networking platforms like blogs, social media, and email newsletters. Social media has allowed Keith to accelerate sharing his message and engaging others in the real world of food.
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This document discusses how to attract readers and advertisers to pet blogs by featuring pet lifestyle products. It recommends adding products to support readers who want to learn about new and useful items, and to gain potential advertisers from product companies. Including product reviews, giveaways and fundraisers can help expand the blog's business. Over $50 billion is spent annually on pets in the US, showing the size of the pet product market bloggers can tap into by navigating and categorizing products for style, manufacturing, price and more. Sources to find products include pinboard sites, newsletters, trade shows and reader submissions.
Sgt. Bailey, the little shelter that could and didAmPetsAlive
This document provides a history of the transition of an animal shelter from being run by code enforcement to being overseen by the police department with the goal of becoming no-kill. It summarizes the steps taken from January 2011 onward to reform shelter operations including shutting down the gas chamber, networking with rescues and volunteers, promoting adoptions, and increasing the live release rate from 97.5% in the first year to 98.5% in the second year. The document celebrates saving over 2000 animal lives in the first 3 years of the shelter operating as no-kill.
Social Media Driving Licence 3 - Twitter: come fly with usCJBS smdl
Slides from the third week's workshop on twitter, part of the Social Media Driving Licence.
Please note that much of this session involved hands-on/live demo elements which are not covered in these slides.
Impulsively Buying Pets
Many people impulse buy pets without properly researching their needs. This often results in unhappy and unhealthy pets that may need to be surrendered. Pets require long term commitment, love, proper housing and care. Before getting a pet, one should research its needs, get family consensus, and prepare housing and supplies. Responsible pet buying involves finding a pet you like, thorough research, deciding if it is a good fit, preparing properly, and choosing a healthy pet from a reputable source.
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11. The Online Pet World - Anipals
Anipals
• Exists on Twitter mostly
• Cats, dogs, ducks, lizards, and even a pigeon
• Weekly twitter chats: #nipclub (cats) , #dogchat
(dogs) and #petchat (all animals)
• Monthly #pawparty. So far they have raised
$53,000 for pet causes.
Anipal Times
12. The Online Pet World - Conferences
Blogpaws
– Online community site for pet bloggers and
brands
– Holds an annual conference
Barkworld
– Largest social media conference and expo
– Held in Atlanta, GA
22. Pet Blogging
We are a Niche Blog
Some use the voice of their animal,
others use 1st or 3rd person
Have brands both pet and non-pet who
work with us
Sponsorships
Ambassadorships
Same Concerns as
other bloggers
23. Pet Blogs to Watch
My Brown Newfies – Life of show dogs
www.mybrownnewfies.com
24. Pet Blogs to Watch
Competition Blogs -- To Dog With Love
www.todogwithlove.com (Cosmo)
25. Pet Blogs to Watch
Victoria Stilwell’s Positivity Blog - Training
www.positively.com
26. Pet Blogs to Watch
Amazing Photography!
www.leesiateh.com/blog
27. Pet Blogs to Watch
Cattipper and Dogtipper – general cat/dog blogs
www.cattipper.com & www.dogtipper.com
28. Pet Blogs to Watch
Tiniest Tiger – Conservation/Cat blog
www.conservationcubclub.com
29. Pet Blogs to Watch
Pet Artist – Dogs For The Paws
www.dogsforthepaws.com
30. Pet Blogs to Watch
Pet Blog Directory – Pet Blogs United
www.petblogsunited.blogspot.com
31. Pet Blogs to Watch
YouTube Pet Rock Star – My Favorite Pup
www.myfavoritepup.blogspot.com
32. The Three P’s of Pet Blogging
Professional
– Speaking at conferences
– Sponsorships/trips/conferences
– Networking/meeting new people
Philanthropy
– Rescues/Adoptions
– Fundraising
Profit
– Free Products
– Sponsorships
If someone told me two years ago that I would blog in the voice of my pet I would think they were crazy.I also would have thought they were crazy if they told me how much of a celebrity he would be and that he would makes “appearances” with people excited to see him and wanting to take pictures!
The dog was our “test” kid..now have two dogs, and fosters and no kidsGot a very cute dog named Preston Peabody Phelps –quickly got the nick name Double P on online forums.. Born 12/25/08 got him on Valentines Day 2009Got home he got the cute shirt –It’s a boy ..no clue what to do went to the web for helpDogster..found westies united and made a doggie diarySent the link to family and friends. They thought it was funny and forwarded it on
Husband being in IT said we need to make him a website…people are really starting to like reading his diaryDebated for two months what to call the site…every idea we had the domain name had already been taken. One night Preston would not shut up and was whining because he was in his crate and not getting his way and it came to us and prestonspeaks.com was bornSpent the next month deciding how the site should look, colors, logo, etc. Went live in June 2010But then it was like “now what??”
In the middle of this decided to foster with Westie Rescue Southeast out of Nashville and the local humane societyIt gave us great content for the blog but was not the reason why we decided to fosterFostered 10 so far
Made it to the 3rd before we failed fostering – Elvis A puppy mill survivorHas been quite the adventure to say the least
Preston is now getting close to 3 years old - Christmas babyWe cover topics such as current pet issues, hot topics, product reviews, giveaways, pet rescue, and the adventures of Preston and his brother ElvisIt is entirely written from Preston’s point of viewIt lets me have fun with it since Preston thinks he is a big deal. Seems a talking dog breaks down the barriers people have and you get more open and honest conversations
We are a niche blog – pets so we can’t expect the size following as some of the mommy blogs so our influence and community become much more important.I remembered the first time a person said to me ..I read your review and bought the dog food Preston recommended. I was floored like you actually listen to me ..wow So don’t recommend just anything..people are watching and listeningGiveaways help tooYou are a Thought Leader You are a thought leader in your industry. Your followers rely on you, not only to share the relevant news, but to give your opinion on the issues. People look to you to help them understand the day's developments. You understand what's important and your audience values that.
-Brands and readers don’t want the same-o, same-o you need to do things on your blog that make you stand out. It can be your humor, your expertise, your photography, your videos, etc. Pet peeve : -don’t cut and paste press releases..make them into your own with your own spin
Once you blog for awhile which I am sure is true with other types of blogs there is only so much product you can use…my dogs can’t eat all the treats, food, play with all the toys, etc. So we do giveaways, raffles, silent auction baskets, drawings at our events and donate a lot to our local humane society.
-Community of like minded people get together online in twitter parties to communicate about their pets. -They last 24 hours straight once a month and international -Pawparty – each one has a theme, make your avatar match them them (faceinthehole.com) they have DJ, barktenders, organizers, security, quizmaters (prizes), One going on today – superpaws – super theme helping a group in the united Kingdom.
BlogpawsAn online community site for pet bloggers and brands. It is a resource for bloggers and brands to partner on projects and campaigns, to be educated on social media, and to arrange face-to-face meetingsLast conference was in DC – keynote speaker was Rescue Ink – but the real highlight was Hurricane Irene!Next Conference is Salt Lake City UtahBarkworldWord’s first and largest social medial conference and expo held for pets, pet lovers, and pet businessesAlways held in Atlanta GAKeynotes was Victoria Stilwell from Its Me or the Dog and Ted from dogster.com and catster.com
These awards are given out every year by dogtimes.com. It is a public vote and nomination. Some categories are best overall dog, best dog blog, best cat blog, best post, best use of social media, funniest blog
Be the Change for Pets is a movement created by blogpaws that brings bloggers together for a common cause to raise money, awareness, donations, etc. for issues close to the animal bloggers heart. Some past events – is blog for changeRaising funds for Japan after the earthquake-Santa paws for shelter-online “yard sale” -Petfinder less adoptable pet week
The Adventures of Precious the Dog – a children's book seriesBarkonomics: tips for Frugal Fido – the authors of dog and cat tippers. They set out to find ways dog lovers could reduce costs while at the same time providing their dogs with healthy, happy lifestylesThe Tiniest Tiger by Joanne McGonagle is about a confused little house cat who meets up with some really wild cats – lions, tigers, cheetahs and more in an attempt to find other of her own kind.
Sparkles visits schools and has his own website teaching kids about fire safetyRicochet is a world class dog athlete and has raised over $100,000 for humane/animal causes so far
A flat pet is a cut out of your pet, mounted on foam core with a little easel on the back so your flat pet can stand upright and see everything going on around him/her. Flat pets are perfect traveling companions because they are easy to transport, don’t cost anything extra to fly and allowed everywhere. Flat pets adventures and photos make great blogs posts
2011 – 2 calendars – Mr. May and August2012 – 5 calendars with two having him in two monthsLove the e-mails I got a westie calendar at the mall and I swear August looks just like Preston. I was thinking there is no way but I had to ask…..
Niche blog similar to any other blogger niche. Not as big as the mommy bloggers but we are growing and have very similar demographics There are cats, dogs, ferrets, hamsters, and even pigeons who blogWe work with brands and do product reviewsHave sponsorships and ambassadorshipsIams – behind the paw tripHave the same concerns as any other blogger – monetizing, metrics, finding our voice, finding readers, engagements, guest posts, etc.
Is a national pets/art awareness site that is inspiring pet lovers to adopt, rescue, and volunteer for pets in need