It’s not often that I’ll add a new blog to my reading list, but when I do, I’m looking for interesting content, well written articles, an active community, the ability for readers to leave comments and bloggers who actually respond to their readers comments.

The following is a list of marketing blogs that I read almost daily.

DuctTape Marketing
John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, award winning social media publisher and best selling author of Duct Tape Marketing andThe Referral Engine.

Personal Branding Blog
In the digital age, your name is the only currency. This blog offers videos, podcasts, interviews, articles, research reports, games and much more to help you create your career and command your future, using the personal branding process, outlined in Me 2.0.

ProBlogger
If you’re blogging and not reading ProBlogger, I highly recommend you start. From how to setup and start blogging to monetizing and profiting from your blog, this is the single best authority on blogging that I’ve found to date.

CopyBlogger
Founded in January of 2006 by Brian Clark Copyblogger provides advice and solutions that empower people to successfully grow their businesses through social media and online marketing.

Jim’s Marketing Blog
As a marketing consultant Jim has worked with many small businesses as well as some of the best known companies in the world including; The BBC, Disney, Rothschilds, Mitsubishi and many more.

Chris Brogran
With over 11 years experience in online community, social media, and related technologies, Chris consults and speaks professionally with Fortune 100 and 500 companies like PepsiCo, General Motors, Microsoft, and more. He’s also a New York Times bestselling co-author, and a featured monthly columnist at Entrepreneur Magazine.