This week's top conversational marketing stories:

7 Social Media Resolutions for 2012 - Dan Gershenson on Personalbrandingblog

A post by Dan Gershenson with over 260 reactions discusses 7 social media resolutions for 2012. Number one on his social media list is to “clean out the quiet people on twitter," interaction is key, and lack of conversation is not moving things forward. What are some of your social media resolutions for 2012 and how will you go about ensuring you meet your goals?

The Five Most Engaging Podcasts of the Year - John Jantsch on Ducttapemarketing

A post by John Jantsch with over 300 reactions shares the top 5 most engaging Ducttapemarketing podcasts of the year according to his listeners. B2B marketing tips and rules are discussed including best practices to better your business. Are you a Ducttapemarketing podcast listener? Which tips have helped you better your business? 

End of an Era: The Golden Age of Tech Blogging is Over - Jeremiah Owyang on WebStrategy

A post by Jeremiah Owyang with over 1500 reactions discusses the end of booming Tech blogging. He discusses “four trends that show the end of an era” which include “corporate acquisitions stymie innovation” and “tech blog talent turnover.” Owyang also takes a look into the future of tech blogging and how to evolve with the times. Is tech blogging truly on the decline or is the best yet to come?

Five Personal Branding Resolutions to Keep in 2012 - Erik Deckers on Personalbrandingblog

A post by Erik Deckers with 130+ reactions discusses five personal branding resolutions to follow to ensure a respected personal brand. Some of his tips include avoiding spamming social media outlets, focusing on providing valuable information and having something to offer when connecting or re-posting. How will you better your personal brand in 2012?

Let's keep the conversation moving forward! What are your 2012 personal branding resolutions? And do you believe the golden age of tech blogging has come and gone?