The document lists and briefly describes 19 blogs that provide up-to-date information on social media. The blogs cover topics like social media marketing, new social networks, digital marketing strategies, and analyzing trends in social media engagement. Many of the blogs are run by industry experts and analysts seeking to help businesses and marketers better understand and utilize social media.

1. Social Media Blogs
The world of social media is so young and constantly growing that it’s hard to stay on top
of it. The following blogs will give you the best, most up-to-date information, tips and
ideas you will need.
Social Media Examiner
Michael Stelzner runs the world’s largest
online social media magazine designed to help businesses master social media
marketing with Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.
Mashable
Social Media news blog covering cool new websites and social networks
founded by Pete Cashmere from his apartment in Aberdeen, Scotland. Also
covers news and developments in mobile, entertainment, online video,
business, web development, technology, memes and gadgets.
Soshable
This blog tries to keep up with all things social media, analyze them and then
provide fresh insights into the people and structures that drive engagement.
TechCrunch
One of the best known sources for social media and technology news that also
profiles startups, product launches and new websites.
Brand Savant
Professional researcher Tom Webster tries to make sense of the social web.
Principal author of the study Twitter Users In America, The Social Habit, The
Podcast Consumer Revealed and other widely-cited studies of consumer
technology usage.
TopRank
Lee Odden runs this popular multiple-author blog full advice on digital
marketing and public relations topics including, SEO, content marketing and
business blogging and marketing
Convince & Convert
Social media evangelist Jay Baer, who’s been a digital marketing consultant
since 1994, provides no B.S. social media and marketing tips.
Six Pixels of Separation
Digital marketing and social media insights from Twist Image president Mitch
Joel, dubbed the “Rock Star of Digital Marketing” by Marketing Magazine.

2. Social Media Explorer
Daily advice on social media marketing, conversational marketing, PR,
community building and branding from leading educator, public speaker and
thinker in the world of digital marketing and social media Jason Falls.
Danny Brown
This blog explores the human side of social media and the social side of
marketing. Very unique.
Brian Solis
Author of the book Engage and principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based
advisory firm, Brian Solis’ blog is required reading for anyone in the social
media business.
David Fleet
Blog of Edleman’s Vice President of Digital, must-read for anyone who is a
communications professional.
The Anti-Social Media
Jay Dolan pokes fun at social media to help us do it better. Very funny!
Web Strategy
Jeremiah Owyang was probably one of the first on the social media scene. This
Altimeter Group industry analyst has a great take on disruptive technologies.
AllFacebook
Launched in 2007 and later acquired by MediaBistro, churns out useful content
on the world’s largest social network.
Socialnomics
In-depth insights on the impact of social media on business and the world
through short social stories, statistics and studies.
Techipedia
Tamar Weinberg is a social media enthusiast who breaks down all aspects of
digital marketing.
Social Media Marketing Blog
Head of social media for Ford shares advice on the complexities of online
marketing and the convergence of traditional and new media.
The Socialist – Social Media Strategist
[Launching in November 2011]
Lysholm Advertisings Creative and Strategic Directors own blog on Social
Media Marketing and Strategy.