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Fashion Blogs: Strike a Pose!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by | 2 Comments

This week my focus is on fashion blogs. For some, fashion can be an obsession, a path toward spirituality, even a form of fitness.  But, no matter how much you love your wardrobe, everyone’s got to dress themselves. And, no matter what anyone tells you, everyone wants to look their best. Luckily, there are options out there for people of all budgets and all styles.  So with that in mind, let’s straighten our collars, buckle our boots and enjoy this brief tour of some of the best fashion blogs I’ve seen.

Your Style Savior is not necessarily a religious blog. Though, the author is certainly passionate about saving people’s styles. Basically, she wants to help. And that doesn’t mean suggesting the most expensive items available. The site wants readers to look good without breaking their banks.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories on fashion, but probably not spirituality. This is not the blog to pitch priestly robes. Check out the full review here.

Put This On is a blog dedicated to making men look their best. Whether it’s a guide for summer styles, what to wear on an interview or how to find a tailor, this blog wants to help their readers. The site also promotes second-hand (yet still good) threads on eBay, as well as extensive sections on how to fix and maintain clothes you already own. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with men’s fashion. The clothes they feature are stylish, even if they’re not always the most expensive. Check out the full review here.

Where Did U Get That is a question you often hear when clothes are being discussed. It’s not enough to compliment style. There’s always more to the story. The “where” is also so very important. This blog looks to answer that question, ask that question and share the answers with the readers. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories about the retail industry. Items surrounding the smaller boutique scene of either New York City or London would probably also work here. Check out the full review here.

Shopping Is My Cardio is one woman’s (usually) daily blog dedicated to making life more stylish. This blog represents a passion turned into something tangible. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories surrounding fashion. But, you know, don’t let the search engine do all the work. In other words, this is not an exercise blog! Check out the full review here.

Cashmere & Tweed is a blog dedicated to covering all the events, designers, products and pageantry of the fashion industry. The site may be relatively new, but it’s also pretty fearless. If I were to pitch this blog, I might look for anything to do with fashion events, up to and including Fashion Week. Collections that are heavy on, well, cashmere and tweed would probably work, too. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Blog Notes: Asian American Edition

Posted on May 25, 2012 by | 1 Comment

This week my focus is on Asian American blogs. After all, May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month.  Asian Americans influence and cultural contributions are as vast and diverse as, well, the continent of Asia.   Whether it’s entertainment, medicine, arts, sports, business or food, American culture would look pretty unfamiliar without Asian Americans. Not surprisingly, there are a great many blogs out there, telling the tale of Asian Americans. However, it does feel a little bit strange calling them, “great Asian American blogs.”  Because, really these are just great blogs. They just so happen to be written by Asian Americans. So with that in mind, let’s take a brief tour of these great blogs.

The name 8 Asians is a bit misleading. Sure, it’s a blog about the Asian American (and Asian Canadian) experience. But, really, there are more than eight contributors these days. Still, changing domain names each time the masthead grows would be prohibitively expensive. So, we’ll give them a pass on that one. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with Asian American culture, specifically entertainment. Check out the full review here.

Angry Asian Man isn’t always angry. At times, he’s even funny. But, he has very little patience for the misrepresentation of Asians in the media. (We’re looking at you, Ashton Kutcher!) The blog also points out positive examples of Asian American cultural contributions, however. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with Asian Americans and music or film. Anything at all to do with Jeremy Lin might also work. Check out the full review here.

Nikkeiview is written from the perspective of a Japanese American man. He’s a third-generation American, yet he was born in Japan. And that straddling between two cultures informs the tone and perspective of this blog.   If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with Japanese American culture.  I probably wouldn’t pitch this blog stories having only to do with Japan or Japanese culture. There’s a difference. Check out the full review here.

Kimchi Mamas is a blog written by and for Korean mothers living in the United States in Canada. It covers the gamut of everything from pop music to relationship issues and just about everything in between. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with Asian Americans and women. Parenting stories and general entertainment might also work here, too. Check out the full review here.

Absolutely Fobulous isn’t a misspelling. Rather, it’s a blog embracing the cultures that sit between two far away places. These bloggers may identify themselves as “fresh off the boat”, but the blog hardly seems naive or inexperienced.  At times, it’s a lighthearted. But, they’re also quick to point out injustices or misrepresentations. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that deal with Asian American’s contributions to entertainment or food. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Inside PRN: Editor by day; race driver by night

Posted on May 16, 2012 by | 1 Comment

When Hurd reviews vehicles for Speed:Sport:Life, he occasionally gets to drive them on local tracks to get a better feel for their performance. Here, he’s driving a 2011 Lexus IS F at Summit Point Motorsports Park’s Shenandoah Circuit. Photo credit: Chase Adams

(This year, we’re highlighting some of the folks who keep PR Newswire operating smoothly. Meet Byron Hurd, a senior customer content specialist at PR Newswire, with a serious penchant for speed.)

Most people prefer driving either a stick-shift or an automatic.  PR Newswire’s Byron Hurd doesn’t much care. It just has to drive well.

Hurd, a senior customer content specialist at PR Newswire, is a bit of a car addict.  The obsession began innocently enough – Matchbox and Hot Wheels and by his teens, he toted the occasional car mag on long road trips to visit family in Texas.  Today, he owns four cars — a 2008 Mazda Speed 3, 1997 Jeep Wrangler, and two Mazda Miatas (1990 and 1994 – one is a parts car and doesn’t run). They all neatly fit into his driveway in Annapolis, Md.

In addition to driving cars on closed race courses, Hurd also participates in auto-cross events. Auto-crosses are held in parking lots on courses delineated by parking cones, and drivers try to beat times set by others in vehicles of similar performance. It’s not just for fun; auto-cross teaches drivers a lot about emergency vehicle control and allows them to explore the limits of their cars in a safe and fun, competitive environment.

Hurd also blogs for Speed:Sport:Life. And he occasionally spends weekends racing cars at the track.

“Driving for the first time on a racetrack is pretty intense,” said Hurd, 27. “But it’s the best rollercoaster ride you could ever take.”

Hurd got his blogging start with Speed:Sport:Life through a connection he made as a member of an online Volkswagen enthusiast group. The guy also happened to blog and was a racing driver.  They went out to the Virginia International Raceway. The rest is history – Hurd was invited to write for the blog.

When he’s not driving cars provided by manufacturers, Hurd tracks his personal vehicles. Here, he drives his 2008 Mazda Speed3 at Mid-Ohio Raceway, one of the nation’s premiere sports car and open-wheel racing venues. Photo credit: Dave Everest

That was a few years ago.

Hurd’s favorite thing about writing for Speed:Sport:Life is the ability to experience many different cars.  “They give me a car for a week and sometimes I get to commute in them and take them on racetracks. You can’t get that from a test drive,” Hurd said. “We’re just a few friends who like to write about cars. Something will occur to me about a car I drove recently, and I’ll sit down and write.”

Hurd has been on a racetrack dozens of times.  It’s usually an all-weekend situation, and he meets up with others from racing organizations and clubs. The groups usually are broken down according to beginners and advanced driving groups. (Beginners, for example, must drive with instructors and are only permitted to pass drivers in certain areas.)

Hurd’s longtime girlfriend Nicole – who also comes from a car family – is very understanding about his passion. “Her one rule is that we can’t have more than one car that doesn’t run so we don’t get overwhelmed,” Hurd said. “I don’t think I could get by with owning one car. The monotony would drive me crazy.”

Hurd’s next track weekend is this month in Summit Point, WVa.

There, he plans to drive a new Porsche 911. He also anticipates more track weekends in his future because the season for car racing is heating up in the Mid-Atlantic. (Most car clubs will get together between now and October.)

“Driving” press release distribution

When Hurd isn’t living and breathing his vehicular hobby, he splits his work day within the DC office of PR Newswire doing a variety of things. He spends half of his day proofing press release copy, reading and checking for typos. Hurd then puts the release into the system and spends the rest of the day talking with PR Newswire clients, confirming press releases, troubleshooting, and assisting with customer service.

He also curates the @PRNauto presence on Twitter for PR Newswire, sharing  auto and motorsports news and press releases from around the web.

Christine Cube is a media relations manager for PR Newswire and freelance writer. You can follow her @cpcube.

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CSR Blogs: The Business of Doing Good

Posted on May 4, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Corporate Social Responsibility, or CSR, is a somewhat new concept. For years, businesses and corporations were seen as having only one responsibility: profit. And, let’s be honest, that won’t ever go away. After all,  companies need to stay in business.   But things are transitioning. Maybe the environment is changing outlooks. Or maybe, the advent of social media and increased transparency is altering things. Regardless of how this came about,  corporate social responsibility is now part of the conversation. CSR, or “shared values”, is pervading into most corporate cultures. It promotes better communities and happier employees. Plus, it can’t hurt brand perception.  Not surprisingly, there are many great things being written on this subject. So with that in mind, let’s roll up our sleeves, lend a hand to those in need and take a brief tour through some of the best Corporate Social Responsibility blogs I’ve seen.

Realized Worth is a blog written by two CSR consultants. They spend their time, when not blogging, extolling the virtues and value of company-led volunteer work. And when they are blogging, they’re pointing out great examples of companies (and their employees) doing good.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories surrounding volunteerism and other examples of businesses empowering their employees as agents of positive change. Check out the full review here.

Sustainability Conversations is written by a PR professional in China. The blog aims to affect social change through communication. It’s a smart tactic. If behaviors are to change, mindsets must first be altered. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories relating to the PR industry’s relationship to corporate social responsibility. These types of stories that originated in Asia might do particularly well. Check out the full review here.

The Green Economy Post is a comprehensive digest of green industry news. If there’s something to do with sustainability, the environment, alternative technology, or some place where they all meet, you can expect to read about it on here. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look  for stories surrounding clean technology and alternative energy. Stories that sit at the intersection of business and the environment might also work. Check out the full review here.

Business Ethics Blog is not the start of a joke about oxymorons. Business and ethics actually can go hand in hand.  And in a lot of ways, they’d be smart to do so. Brand awareness and transparency are at all time highs.  Oh, and the environment could probably benefit, too. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories illustrating examples of businesses doing good work in their communities. Examples of companies empowering their employees might also work. Check out the full review here.

Earth & Industry don’t necessarily sound like two words that go together. However, these forces must work together if either are to survive. This blog outlines examples of sustainable businesses. In many ways, this blog is a look at what the future of business will look like. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories surrounding green technology, the solar industry and the impact business and the environment have on one another. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Parenting Blogs: The Mommy Bloggers

Posted on April 27, 2012 by | 3 Comments

This week my focus is on  mommy bloggers. You may have heard of them. They wield a lot of power on the internet. But they are also pretty important in real life, too.  They give life. They often feed us. And no matter our age, they never stop caring. (Right, Mom?!) Luckily, there are MANY great mom bloggers out there telling their stories and sharing their experiences. And while I was only able to showcase five this week, trust me when I tell you there are so many more. So with that in mind, let’s just make sure we thank our moms for everything they do, ok? And if there’s time after that, let’s enjoy this brief tour of some of the best mom blogs I’ve seen.

You And Me Kid! is a blog about a single mother looking to raise her kid, while keeping some semblance of a normal life. Being a parent is no easy task. Doing it alone deserves saluting.  She describes herself as frazzled. But considering the circumstances, that’s not too bad.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories on single parents, relationships and maybe even pets. Check out the full review here.

Demand EUPHORIA is not so much a blog as it is one mom’s terms. Her kids are clearly the most important thing in her life and she wants to spend as much time as she can making them into great people… or really whoever they’d like to be. You may not agree with all her tactics, but you’ll have a hard time finding her anything short of truly compassionate and incredibly well-reasoned.  If I were to pitch this blog, I might look for stories on parenting or home schooling. Check out the full review here.

Rage Against the Minivan may be a lost cause. (Spoiler alert: they got a minivan.) But it’s still a really great blog. I don’t know if she’s a mom first or a blogger second. Though, I feel relatively confident she’s pretty great at both. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with parenting, families and possibly even adoption. Stories on shoes could possibly work, too. Oh and just because minivan is in the name of her blog doesn’t mean she wants to talk about them. Check out the full review here.

PunditMom is a mom who is pretty on top of her politics. As she says on the blog, “having an opinion never goes out of style.” And keep that in mind. This woman has her opinions. She’s also got a ton of facts to back them up. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that sit at the intersection of politics and family. Issues pertaining to women and government might also find some traction here. Check out the full review here.

Flourish in Progress is a blog about being a mom, I think. One thing I’m sure of is that it’s hilarious.  Pretty sure I involuntarily spit coffee  out while reading; maybe more than once. If  I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories on parenting. I wouldn’t necessarily offer shopping deals, though.  Feel free to challenge her, however. Curse words, I’m betting, would probably also be acceptable.  Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Food Blogs: Time to Eat!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Warning: read these blogs at your own risk. Cravings will follow.

This week my focus is on food blogs.  And that should come as no surprise. Food is pretty important. It can also be delicious. It can be a way to spend time with family. It can even beautiful as the photos on these blogs will attest.  It’s clear, however, that not everybody can eat everything. There are restrictions. There are allergies. There are diets. There are budgets. But, there are also options.  And, luckily, there are also a host of great blogs out there serving up inspiring dish after inspiring dish. So with that in mind, let’s chop up some veggies, pre-heat the oven and enjoy this brief taste of some of the best food blogs I’ve seen lately.

The Kosher Foodies is a blog written by identical twin sisters looking to keep kosher while simultaneously trying to keep good food in their lives. Actually, good might be an understatement. The food looks downright delicious. Keeping kosher is a dietary restriction, but again, you wouldn’t know it from the looks of the food on here. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with food and religion, specifically Judaism. Check out the full review here.

Trailer Park Karma is a food blog that’s not just about food. It’s about life. It’s about where people end up. It’s about karma. But here’s the thing, people eat along the way, right? You still have to come to the table. Luckily, this blog is sharing the recipes from their table for everyone to enjoy. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with food, and possibly Buddhism. Check out the full review here.

John and Elana Talk About Food is a brother and sister food blog. The pair have scoured New York City for the best Italian food available. They also share the recipes from their own culinary experiments. But what sets this site apart is the familial bond that is so clearly strong between these two. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with Italian food and siblings. Check out the full review here.

Gluten Free Girl is a food blog chronicling one woman’s quest to eliminate her gluten intake, while continuing to eat well. I must confess I was a skeptic. But after reading over this blog, I see it is possible. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for recipes with wheat alternatives. And please, please, please don’t be the one to pitch this blog a bread-centric recipe. Check out the full review here.

Smitten Kitchen is a great big food blog born out of a tiny little kitchen. You can expect to see great dish after great dish on this site. But don’t expect to see fancy, hard-to-access ingredients. The site wants to share good food that readers can make themselves. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with food. Stories that help cooks make the most of their space might also work. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Video Game Blogs: Beyond the Penny Arcade

Posted on April 6, 2012 by | 1 Comment

This week my focus is on video game blogs. Most weeks, however, my focus is NOT on video games. I know. I know. That sort of goes against my unmarried, early 30s demographic. Basically the only thing I can do on an Xbox controller is access Netflix, poorly. I haven’t really loved a video game since PlayStation 1′s Driver. (Brick Breaker and Angry Birds don’t count, right?) But I grew up with Nintendo… and then Sega Genesis… and then Super Nintendo. Along the way, I’ve seen the industry grow, bit by bit. Today, I hardly recognize the format. Luckily, there are some really great blogs out there to get me up to speed. So with that in mind, let’s power up, blow on the cartridges (do people still do that!?!) and enjoy this brief tour through some of the best gaming blogs I’ve seen lately.

1Up gets their name from that wonderful moment in a video game. It’s when you get an extra life. It’s when you’re allowed to keep playing. And the blog will help readers do just that. Aside from news, reviews and commentary, the site also has cheat codes! Who doesn’t love those? If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with video games. Check out the full review here.

That VideoGame Blog  is maybe the most prolific blog on here. Honestly. As far as I can tell, they publish about twice an hour throughout the day. In other words, they’re obsessed. And they’re putting that obsession to good work on this blog. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything, and I do mean ANYTHING, to do with the video game industry. Check out the full review here.

As the name might suggest, Gay Gamer is a video game blog dedicated to the gay and lesbian community. But let’s get one thing straight, this is a great blog for anyone who loves video games. It’s also a great blog for anyone with a sense of humor. If there was a story that had to do with video games AND the gay and lesbian community, this would be the first blog I’d pitch. Check out the full review here.

Brainy Gamer is not like a lot of other video game blogs. The posts on here can easily run over 1,000 words. The site covers most parts of the gaming industry, and they do so thoughtfully.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with video games, and I don’t know, Mensa testing. Check out the full review here.

I feel relatively certain that Game Politics is one of the few video game blogs that discuss the Department of Homeland Security and relaxation techniques. But don’t get it twisted, they talk about mobile gaming and even Star Wars a few posts later. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that sit at the intersection of video games and policy. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Sports Blogs: Let the Games Begin!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by | 2 Comments

This week my focus is on sports blogs. And can you blame me? This is one of the great times of the year for American sports. March Madness is coming to a head, baseball starts its 2012 campaign in a few days, and both the NBA and the NHL are gearing up for their respective postseasons. Even the NFL draft is just around the corner. It’s a good time to be a sports fan. And luckily, there are a ton of great blogs out there reporting on just about every sport, both on the field and off of it. So with that in mind, let’s huddle up, keep our eye on the ball and enjoy this brief tour through some of the best sports blogs I’ve seen lately.

When back page sports stars make front page headlines With Leather is one of the first websites I check. But there’s more to this site than just scandals. I also go when I want to laugh, read something interesting, or see a great video. Truthfully, I’m there about once a day. If there were ever a tell-all book about a famous athlete, this would be the blog to pitch it to. Check out the full review here.

Inspiring Sports Women is a blog dedicated to the athletic achievements of females. But don’t go thinking this is a Barbie doll sports blog. Far from it. Take one look at the muy thai section (or maybe even the rugby) and you’ll soon see this is a serious sports blog. It just so happens to be dedicated to women.  Not surprisingly, if I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories highlighting women in sports. Check out the full review here.

BeyondU Sports is dedicated to the world of college sports. And let’s face it, sometimes they can be a lot more exciting than the professionals.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything to do with student athletes and/or higher education as it intersects with sports. Check out the full review here.

Deadspin definitely covers a lot of what happens during the game. But they also cover a lot of what happens outside of it. This blog takes on the content that ESPN might be afraid to touch. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for anything that touches on the lighter side of sports. Tell-all books or breaking scandals might also work. Check out the full review here.

Mets Blog is a great example of how most sports blogs are essentially hyper local. Blogging allows for publications like this to really focus on one team. Matthew Cerrone’s blog is a great example of a well-positioned site taking advantage of a rabid, at times downtrodden, fan base. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories about baseball or home run apples. But I’d leave out stories dealing with ponzi schemes. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter33 account.

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Fashion Blogs: From the Catwalk to the Sidewalk

Posted on January 27, 2012 by | 3 Comments

Working as the blogger relations manager for PR Newswire, I come across my fair share of great blogs that cover a wide variety of subject matters and interests.  And as you might expect, some blogs are better than others. With that in mind and in an effort to highlight the better ones, I do my best to review one of these blogs every day.

This week my focus is on fashion blogs. And depending on who you ask, (i.e., my mother) I could probably spend a little more time focusing on my own style. In my defense, I do have the ‘just rolled out of bed, maybe he runs a blog or something’ look down pat. Like most people, though, I could probably use a little help. Luckily, there are some great fashion blogs out there to help both women AND men look their best. Now I’ve got no excuses. So with that in mind, let’s shine our shoes, tuck in our shirts and enjoy this brief tour of some of the best fashion blogs I’ve seen.

A Continuous Lean describes themselves as a “discovery agent” for anyone who appreciates ‘quality, style and provenance.’ And truthfully, it goes way beyond your typical fashion blog. It moves seamlessly from a New York City haberdasher to a guide of Los Angeles bars. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d go with men’s fashion, sure. But stories surrounding lifestyle, cool restaurants or other urban attractions might also work well. Check out the full review here.

Cediti Life is a high-energy fashion blog. It’s not a hobby. It’s their life. At times, the site definitely has clothes I’ll probably never wear. (Though, most I definitely would.) But nearly all of the time, it feels like a peek behind the fashion industry’s curtains. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories on high couture clothing. Announcements to industry events would probably also get some traction here. Check out the full review here.

Fashion Cents believes you don’t have to break the bank to look great. The site mostly caters to women, but with features like “Help Your Man” it’s clearly an equal opportunity site. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that promoted ways to save money on your wardrobe. It’s probably also worth keeping in mind that video blogging is also a big part of this site. Check out the full review here.

The Urban Gentleman is a blog dealing with fashion, style and grooming for the discerning male reader. The site also covers entertainment and cars and fitness and just about anything else that might interest a guy. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that deal with men’s fashion. Please bear in mind, though, that this is not a site for beginners. The is a legit fashion blog. It just so happens to be geared toward men. Check out the full review here.

Broke & Beautiful believes that you don’t need to dole out your entire bank account to look good. Quite the opposite, in fact. This site will go so far as to showcase expensive products alongside their more affordable alternatives. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d look for stories that stressed frugal fashion. Coupons and give-aways would probably also work well, too. Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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Tech Blogs: Digital Roundup

Posted on January 20, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Working as the blogger relations manager for PR Newswire, I come across my fair share of great blogs that cover a wide variety of subject matters and interests.  And as you might expect, some blogs are better than others. With that in mind and in an effort to highlight the better ones, I do my best to review one of these blogs every day.

This week my focus is on tech blogs. I’ve written about tech blogs on here before. But the truth is, there are so many great tech blogs out there. And that’s probably because technology has become ubiquitous in nearly all we do. It’s not enough to say that technology is big business. Technology is pretty much all business. And it should come as no surprise that there are a LOT of blogs out there reporting on it. So with that in mind, let’s count our 1′s and 0′s, download the newest apps and enjoy this brief tour of some of the best tech blogs I’ve seen.

Tech Cocktail blends together pretty much everything that’s happening in the tech universe into one place.  The blog isn’t constrained to one geographic location. In fact, you can sort the news from any one of over a dozen cities throughout the world. One important thing, though. If you pitch this blog with stories of advancements in wireless bartending, you’ll expose yourself as a spammer. It’s a cocktail of technology, not the technology of cocktails. Check out the full review here.

Ars Technica is just as likely to talk about the newest gadgets and apps as they are to talk about space moons (!). Ok, they probably talk more about electronics, software, etc. But they definitely do mix in the role echnology’s plays in the natural world. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d hit them with standard tech stuff. Stories surrounding technology aiding scientific advancements might also work. Check out the full review here.

Brotha Tech is the story of one man’s passion turned into an awesome blog. This guy is the one you’d call if your TV’ wasn’t working, or the internet connection was out. You get the sense this stuff is a real passion for him. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d go with consumer electronics or anything else that might otherwise speak to the heart of an A/V fanatic. Check out the full review here.

The Verge is probably the youngest of the blogs on here. But don’t let that fool you. In spite of the site’s age, the masthead on this blog is one of the most impressive anywhere on the web, boasting industry veterans writing in a place where they finally feel in control of the editorial product. If I were to pitch this blog, I’d keep in mind the quick reputation they’ve garnered. Check out the full review here.

Lost in Technology is one man’s quest to save his readers all the headaches and frustration he’s endured dealing with technology over the years. The site is a great example of someone turning their passions into something tangible.  If I were to pitch this blog, I’d probably look for stories that relate to consumer electronics, family-related gadgetry, and maybe even beer.  Check out the full review here.

That’s all for now. In the meantime, if there’s a blog I should be reviewing, drop me a line or a note in the comments, and I’ll take a look. Until next time…

Author Tom Hynes is PR Newswire’s manager of blogger relations. And as you may have guessed, he has a twitter account.

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