The Blogging Adventure

It's hard to believe it's just about summer time. The weather is finally getting warmer and the semester is winding down. I've been looking back over my blog posts from this semester and have realized how much they have taught me. I have never been extremely good with technology and new or alternative media. When challenged to keep a blog on product placement, I was a little skeptical of blogging. I didn't understand why it was important. Now, I know.

It's a way to get your thoughts heard and your ideas out there. It helps connect you with thousands of other people, and keeps you up-to-date with a large span of issues. I was suprised by how much I got into blogging. I loved reading through various websites, especially Advertising Age, and finding stories on the latest product placement news. Before this experience, I hadn't realized how much is going on in the marketing world at one time. I realize that advertisements are EVERYWHERE, and each ad is strategically placed...but I never new about the business side of things, such as the advertising firms that help put together campaigns.

One of my favorite things that happened while blogging was when I got a response post from Thom Forbes. It was so cool to hear from someone who was in the middle of the action. I also thought it was cool how writers, advertisers, marketing companies, and more pay close attention to what's being said in the blogging world. I learned so much about new products coming out, ideas behind commercials, results from advertising campaigns and more.

When I first started, I was confident that I wasn't going to continue blogging after this semester. Now, I'm excited to keep writing about things I'm observing, learning, and experiencing. It's a great way to connect yourself with tons of people and learn more about what you find interesting. The whole experience was a great one, and I'm thankful I had this opportunity to learn what I did.