Apr. 21, 2009 - A Splog/Murketeering Exploit with a Purpose
I'm not a huge fan of the "splog," that is, using a blog for product promotion purposes. Maybe it's my real-life hangover from too many Longaberger basket party invites.
I don't mind promoting events or sites I find value in--The Responsibility Project by Mr. Wonderful's employer, Liberty Mutual, for instance or events at the Chicago Humanities Festival.
Some call this social network marketing "murketeering" as it really blurs the line between personal and business. I suppose this has been going on in many forms forever and many would argue it's what makes the world go round. I just don't like it; more often than not it comes across as crass.
A shout out goes to my cousin's wife for twisting the splog into a worthy cause. Be sure to read about it here: http://subdivablog.blogspot.com/
Better yet, since you didn't score an invite, take whatever money you would spend on hotdogs this summer and donate it directly to Attention Home. You should be able to find their charity on www.justgive.org and if not, write the Suburban Diva directly and I am sure she will provide a direct addy to Attention Home for donations.
Mr. Wonderful and I have made Attention Home one of our regular charities since my cousin began sharing his volunteer experiences with the extended family. Truly, the folks there are doing God's work. Why not join in?
Blessings, Holly
