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24 Sep 2009

Media By, For, And Of the Masses

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I read about this First Amendment Center report on traditional media still being the first news source for a majority of Americans in PRWeek today (I’m sending you directly to FAC’s site since you might not be able to access the PRW article).

That’s really not a “a-ha” moment for me, despite all the ballyhoo the ongoing debate about traditional media being dead. But it’s an interesting read, and I was fascinated by the way they tried […]

By |Sep 24, 2009|Categories: Measurement & Metrics, Public Relations|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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23 Sep 2009

DC Conference Mania

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There are two great events coming up in DC next week that I’m really looking forward to. Here’s my not-so-subtle pitch for you to come and be a part of them, if your schedule and wallet allow, because I think they’re smart conferences for smart people to attend.

The first is the Grow Smart Business conference on Tuesday, Sept. 29 (you’ll have noticed my blog’s been sporting the badge recently). I was lucky enough to be invited to it and I can’t wait to hear from Chris […]

By |Sep 23, 2009|Categories: Career Development, Speaking & Presenting|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |5 Comments
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22 Sep 2009

Job Hunting? Give JobShouts a Holler

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I came across JobShouts the way I seem to come across many new things these days: on Twitter. I’m not looking for a job (hey, my boss is very good to me), but I know many people who are, and for them, it’s definitely worth investigating.

According to its website, JobShouts is “no longer just a job board in the traditional sense,” but “a job search engine integrated with social media, helping to create connections and deliver better matching results for both employers and job seekers.”

Basically, you […]

By |Sep 22, 2009|Categories: Career Development, Social Media|Tags: , , , , , |6 Comments
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21 Sep 2009

Creating a Virtual Internship

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It’s been one of those days that has passed me by without my realizing it, but I had to share this excellent presentation on creating a virtual internship from Heather Huhman. It’s full of useful tips that independent practitioners as well as businesses will value. Check it out.

Creating A Mutually Beneficial Virtual Internship Program
By |Sep 21, 2009|Categories: Business Building|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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