Creativity dies in isolation and flourishes with influence. Do you want to be a one-man-circus? Or use the world and ideas around you to grow?
Be inspired. Collaborate. Use the tools you have.
This is my collection of some of the most helpful websites/ blogs I've come across, that are great tools to use in the advertising field (divided by what part of the process you're in/ department):
Planning/ Research:
"Compare Countries on Just about Anything! NationMaster is where stats come alive! We are a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations."
2. PSFK
"New thinking in business, design, retail, tech & travel"
"The leading provider of market research reports and industry analysis on products, markets, companies, industries, and countries worldwide."
4. Statista
"Statistics and studies from more than 18,000 sources"
"This site is a living database with new materials added every day, featuring prints, photographs, maps, manuscripts, streaming video, and more from the New York Public Library's collections."
6. The Drum
"The home of modern marketing and media in the UK & US with news, features, research, awards, events and jobs."
7. ClickZ
"Learn how to create successful Internet marketing campaigns. ClickZ has expert advice about online marketing, email, brand and interactive marketing."
8. Emarketer
"eMarketer is the first place to look for information on digital marketing, media and commerce, offering insights essential to being effective in a digital world."
9. AdWeek
"Adweek is a magazine and website that covers media news, including print, technology, advertising, branding and television."
10. MarketingSherpa
"A research institute specializing in tracking what works in all aspects of marketing."
Creative- Writing:
"Where procrastination goes to die. Practicing creative writing 15 minutes a day, 6 times a week. This is the best writing workbook on the internet, folks."
"Daily report of news in art and literature. Includes reviews of new books, essays and articles."
13. Grammar Girl
"Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language."
14. Men With Pens
"Website design for business, copywriting and ebooks. Contains portfolio and blog."
"A Melting Pot of Punchy, Persuasive Copywriting and Content Marketing Services. The Copywriter’s Crucible is a full service copywriting and content marketing agency."
16. Copyblogger
"Content marketing tools, tips, and training for online marketers, copywriters, and entrepreneurs. The advice, strategies, and solutions that work."
"With the help of M. Shannon Hernandez, the Writing Whisperer, you’ll find your voice as a writer and craft your style."
18. Honest Slogans
"What people REALLY think"
"Publishing nonfiction short stories"
"A blog about good business writing and bad. Especially the bad. Because there's so much more of the bad."
Creative- Design/ Art:
21. Lynda
"Learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve your personal and professional goals. Join today and start learning."
"Welcome to this month’s roundup of type-related info and entertainment."
"Smashing Magazine is an online magazine for professional Web designers and developers, with a focus on useful techniques, best practices and valuable resources."
24. 99U
"The 99U provides actionable insights on productivity, organization, and leadership to help creatives people push ideas forward- by Behance"
"Dedicated to distilling the world’s data, information and knowledge into beautiful, interesting and, above all, useful visualizations, infographics and diagrams."
26. We and the Color
"A blog for your daily art and design inspiration. We feature outstanding projects of various creative fields."
"A showcase and forum for everyone with an interest in brand identity design."
28. Speckboy
"Speckyboy is an online magazine for designers with its focus on sharing helpful resources, exploring new techniques, sharing useful tips, and inspiring you"
"A daily-updated blog celebrating creative talent from around the world. Get your daily fix of design, art, illustration, typography, photography..."
30. Creative Roots
"An impressive art and design blog based on countries of the world, with each post being influenced by its countries, culture and history."
Social Media/ Technology/ PR:
31. PopURLS
"The mother of news aggregators, a single page that encapsulates up-to-the-minute headlines from the most popular sites on the internet."
32. Revision3
"A Discovery Digital Network, is a place for fans who love tech, games, and all-things-internet."
"An independent online media and events company for professionals in marketing, social business, communication, customer experience, content marketing and digital strategy"
34. Make Use Of
"Your guide in modern tech. Learn how to make use of tech and gadgets around you and discover cool stuff on the Internet."
35. Tech Radar
"The latest technology news and reviews, covering computing, home entertainment systems, gadgets and more."
36. Digg
"The homepage of the internet, featuring the best articles, videos, and original content that the web is talking about right now."
37. Atomic Object
"Blog on everything we find interesting"
38. Smart Brief
"The leading online publisher of targeted business news and information by industry."
39. Razor Social
"The best resource on the web for free information on social media tools and technology."
40. PR Squared
"The next big thing is already here. Conversations about social media + marketing."
Other (Just for Fun):
"Keeping freelancers out of the insane asylum since 2009, we're for small business owners with a sense of humor."
42. The Selby
"Is in Your Place-- is Photographs and Paintings by Todd Selby of Creative People and Creative Spaces"
"A collection of anonymously contributed client horror stories from designers."
44. AOTW
"The world’s largest advertising archive & community showcasing creative adverts from around the world."
45. Freeware Genius
"This site is an independent technology blog focusing on free software and mobile apps, published since 2006."
46. Funny or Die
"Funny videos, funny pictures, and funny articles featuring celebrities, comedians, and you."
"Inspiration and insights to make you more creative. Since 2008, Creative Something has uncovered what it means to be creative."
48. Mixergy
"Where the ambitious learn from a mix of experienced mentors through interviews and courses."
49. FastCo
"Fast Company inspires a new breed of innovative and creative thought leaders who are actively inventing the future of business."
50. Productivity501
"Pieces of the productivity puzzle"
(I will be doing reviews of content from some of these sites in upcoming posts. Some of these I have used more than others-- so I am looking forward to the opportunity to play around with them more.)
Hope that helps-- I'd be happy even if just one site inspires you. Now go steal some great ideas, and make them your own.
Cheers!
Laura
Any favorites?
Can you think of any other interesting sites/blogs that should be on the list?
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