What I Read Everyday*

I read a lot.  I probably spend a couple hours a day just trying to keep up with new social media related content out there.  I also send out a lot of articles and Tweets to my colleagues, mostly information relevant to projects we are working on, or projects I think we should be working on.  Last week, a co-worker asked where do I find all of it.  So I thought I would just write a post about what I read everyday (*or almost everyday).

I am not big on my RSS reader.  I get bogged down in it for some reason, and I miss the things that would probably be most important to me, so I am a big believer in the email newsletter.  I subscribe to almost every site’s newsletter that has ever had an interesting article or post.  I weed through the newsletters every day and if it’s a particularly slow day (or night) I read them all.  But on most days, I read the ones that are ‘can’t miss’ in my book.

Email Newsletters I Read Each Day

Mashable
It’s a must.  It is the world’s largest ‘blog’ for social media and web2.0.  If you want to know what is what, they will tell you.  period.

InsideFacebook
I read this one to keep up with changes that Facebook implements, as well as good FB stats and analysis.

TechCrunch
I read this to keep up with latest tech updates, start-up news and social media updates.

All Things Digital
A round-up of news and analysis on technology and media.

I Want Media
A terrific collection of media related news from around the web.  Because I work for a giant media company, I feel compelled to keep up with my industry.

Paid Content
As the debate over free news vs paywalls and paid content continues, this website and newsletter give a round-up of happenings in this digital news  content arena.  A must have for anyone in the business of news.

Poynter
A terrific selection of journalism news and related content from around the web.  From the Poynter Institute (school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalism).

Social Media Today
Articles and information about social media from some of the top thinkers around.

These are newsletters I subscribe to and try to read every day

MediaPost
Resources for marketing, media and advertising professionals

eMarketer
market research and trend analysis on Internet, e-business, online marketing, media and emerging technologies

Twittercism
‘Tools, hints, tips, tricks and opinion, plus celebrity culture (and the darker side of Twitter)
Social Media Explorer
You can always count on Jason Falls for in depth social media news and analysis.

Chris Brogan
Blog: Writes insightful blog posts and newsletters about community and social media.

Web Strategy by Jeremiah
Blog: Posts about community, web 2.0, social media and in depth analysis not found in many places on the web

HubSpot
Experts on in-bound Marketing and THE place to find terrific webinars as well as HubSpot TV.  A must see!

Jeff Pulver
Notes and observations from an internet pioneer.  Founder of 140 Characters Twitter conferences.

MarketingProfs
The place for any and all resources for your online marketing needs.  Tons of terrific white papers and webinars on social media marketing.

Gas Pedal
All about Word of Mouth Marketing and social media.  Includes case studies and free events on how big business uses WOM and social media.

So there you have it.  Now get reading!!