Apr-30-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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am I seriously suggesting that a PR person MUST become an active Twitter user if they want to have a meaningful career? Even though Twitter is supposedly still a below-the-radar service?
Well, yea, kinda. But for more – and more varied – reasons th
Apr-29-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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JetBlue uses Twitter .. . but still fails to satisfy this customer. So he blogs about it.
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What do women find in blogs? They are experiencing the unique, transformational power of blogging.
Apr-28-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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Well, the time has come to declare the death of the traditional resume for the creative professional.
If you’re an online advertiser, digital marketer, or social media-focused PR pro, then you know that the one- or two-page resume that you’re suppose
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A while ago, I blogged about spiffing up your résumé. Now I am starting to think the paper résumé may soon go the way of the eight-track tape, Betamax and the manual typewriter (visual aids included for those of you who have never seen any of these th
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Create, publish, manage and track your resumes, contacts and cover letters online. GigTide’s easy-to-use interface, resume tracking and stunning resume templates will ensure you land your dream job.
Apr-25-2008 By Barbara Nixon
Apr-24-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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A look into what the people on PR OpenMic are tweeting about (in Twitter)
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The LifeGem® is a certified, high-quality diamond created from the carbon of your loved one as a memorial to their unique life, or as a symbol of your personal and precious bond with another. [Editorial comment: EWWWWWWWW]
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Fake Plastic Noodles is a way for me to talk - at length - about the important changes in my life, as well as the important changes in new media relations. I’ve heard the term “perso-professional” being kicked around a lot, and while I wish I could
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Welcome to the Key Church Communicator’s GUIDEBOOK. This presentation is designed to enable all KCCs throughout Shenandoah Presbytery to learn about how you can help your church and the presbytery stay connected together in worship, nurture and mission.
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The Podcaster’s Checklist :: Are you considering audio podcasting? Here’s a quick list of all the things you need to think about and do.
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Apr-23-2008 By Barbara Nixon
What should go into a media kit? Why would a public relations practitioner want to use one? How are they distributed? And what’s this about a new Social Media Release?
These were the topics in this morning’s PR Writing class.
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For a lot more information on the Social Media Release, see the PR Squared blog (thanks, Todd!). And for an easy-to-use SMR template that will let you publish to WordPress for free, see PRX Builder.
Apr-23-2008 By Barbara Nixon
In today’s class, I shared some of the key things I learned while teaching Public Relations Writing at Georgia Southern University. Since I’m a huge Wizard of Oz (and Wicked) fan, I related what I learned to my favorite movie of all time.
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Apr-23-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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Like most college students, I was completely terrified by the idea of graduating and heading out to find a job. So I started asking people who were already in their careers for advice. And you know what? They had a lot of advice to give - so I’m hoping
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Another great video by Lee & Sachi Lefever!
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In this post we’ll discuss five ways that companies often try and fail to get our attention and one way that almost always works.
Apr-22-2008 By Barbara Nixon
Apr-22-2008 By Barbara Nixon
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The Society for New Communications Research is a global nonprofit 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to the advanced study of new media and communications tools, technologies and emerging modes of communication, and their effect on traditional media, professi
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