Blogs in demand at the Evening Post

The long gone days of early summer saw South Wales Evening Post digital publisher Abigail Edge issue an invitation for readers to channel their blogs through the newspaper's website.
It's not a bad idea for those bloggers worried about how they'd otherwise promote their toils.
However, there seems to have been slow interest. Today's www.thisissouthwales.co.uk blogs signpost leads to just three platforms - the Post itself, the National Botanic Garden of Wales and this autumn's Neath Food Festival.
The latest garden post was penned by work placement students Sarah Trinder (University of York) and Charlie Long (Durham University). It reveals how they're getting a kick out of helping the professionals to DNA barcode more than 1,100 species of Welsh flora.
The foodie blog reveals that Neath's second annual food extravaganza already has 44 exhibitors signed up. I'm glad to see that backers include the Neath Abbey-based Bay Radio.
That's a shame because the Post, as southwest Wales's dominant print media, has great online possibilities.
To all bloggers, I say: "Give the Post a go."
To the Post, I say: "Promote your blogs in the paper - potential bloggers need encouragement."

July 22's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter Swansea
6.45am - KevJohnscymru: The UK's favourite pick and mix sweets are revealed in a poll this morning http://www.swanseasound.co.uk/blog?id=7955
8.15pm - VitalSwansea: Swansea manager Rodgers 'Very Impressed' So Far http://bit.ly/9vq50J
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Print Western Mail Click
News 1 - Parts of Swansea and Neath were caught unawares by torrential rain as floods inflicted damage on Wales after summer storms.
News 2 – Rugby great Gareth Edwards has been appointed honorary president of Carmarthenshire's National Botanic Garden of Wales.
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Broadcast The Wave Click
News 1 - Leading Swansea policeman Mark Mathias says the South Wales force is working hard with young people to keep them from committing crime. Measures include taking them fishing.
News 2 - Last night saw the launch of The Wave/Swansea Sound Culture and Lifestyle Awards, with a chance for the business community to mix with celebrity and glamour. Click
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Online Radio Tircoed 106.5fm Click
Volunteers wanted- Radio Tircoed Needs You! Anybody who has ever wanted to become a radio presenter is inviting enthusiasts to train as cover presenters - Welsh speakers a bonus. Email mailto:feedback@radiotircoed.com
On sale now! – Community station Radio Tircoed is now offering its own branded merchandise for sale ... beginning with a fine drinking vessel: "This is a great mug to drink out of, perfect for your morning cup of coffee or your late cup of chocolate."
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July 16's Swansea Bay Media Highlights

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For all those interested in & working in the Swansea Bay media
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Social Media Twitter #Swansea
08:50, thecolourmill - Congratulations to all Swansea Metropolitan University students who are graduating today.
09:07, SwanseaUni - Massive Increase in Research Investment at Swansea University: Research investment is set to soar at Swansea... http://is.gd/dp6BT

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Print Llanelli Star Click
Commercial 1 - Llanelli's refurbed Greenfield Mediterranean Restaurant advertises an "opening extravaganza" complete with belly dancing.
Commercial 2 - A half-page ad for the National Botanic Garden of Wales flags up two outdoor theatre shows - Romeo and Juliet (Aug 1) and Great Expectations (Aug 15).
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Print South Wales Guardian Click
News 1 - The fight to keep Ammanford courthouse open was being taken to Westminster this week. Local MP Jonathan Edwards was arguing for the retention of the 97-year-old facility during what was likely to be an impassioned debate at Westminster Hall.
News 2 - Monty the python is still on the loose in Tycroes, the man on his trail has disclosed. Reptile expert Geraint "The Snakeman" Hopkins has received around 30 calls from concerned members of the public after last week’s Guardian reported the hunt for the African Royal.
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Print Carmarthen Journal Click
News 1 - Nolan Nicholas established Nolan Windows to create a service-focused business. As the Carmarthen-based firm approaches its 20th anniversary, Nolan believes this ethos has led to it becoming one of Wales' largest independently owned uPVC companies.
News 2 - Visitors from Mexico said an award-winning public toilet in Carmarthen was so disgusting they would have preferred to have gone in the street. The operators denied there was a problem.
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