Friday, April 11, 2014

Worth Reading This Weekend: How to fix a broken journalism career

If and when you get a chance this weekend, please read all five posts in the series, "Broken Careers." It's a very well-written series posted by Warren Watson, executive director of the Society of American Business Writers and Editors (SABEW).  

In the series, Watson writes about how some current and former journalists are adjusting to the journalism in the digital age, including a former photographer who now sells pizzas for a living in Washington State.

Click the links to read all five parts in the series, courtesy of SABEW.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4 

Part 5

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Monday, January 27, 2014

Why your brand needs an in-depth blog

2014 is almost one month old, and your brand is struggling to get noticed.  So what do you do? GLD Enterprises Commercial Writing has the answer to that problem here.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Top PR, Communications Stories of 2013

2013 is coming to a close!  But we're not leaving it behind without taking a brief look back at some of the biggest stories in public relations and communications from the past 12 months.  So, well...let's take a look back, OK?

Top 10 PR Stories of 2013 (PR Daily) 

Biggest PR Failures of 2013 (Business Insider) 

Top Advertising/PR Stories of 2013 (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal)

Top PR Blunders of 2013 (Forbes)





Decem-Blog-A-Thon: The Top 10 Posts of 2013

Editor's Note: What better to end the inaugural "Decem-Blog-A-Thon", and 2013, with the Top 10 Posts of 2013! The number of views for each post is listed in parentheses after the actual post as of December 31, 2013.  Only posts that were produced between January 1 and December 31, 2013 are eligible for inclusion. So, without further ado, let's get started, starting with No. 10, and counting down to No. 1!


9 (tie).  Worth reading this weekend (August 2--79 views)

9 (tie).  What do you want your personal brand to be about? (July 31--79 views)

8. How to make your content compelling (August 28--80 views) 

6 (tie). How to tap the "Hidden Job Market" (June 30--82 views)

6 (tie).  You're in sales no matter what industry you work in (or hope to work in)--(September 25--82 views)

5. Worth reading this weekend (July 27--84 views)

4. Worth reading this weekend (July 12--87 views)

3. The convergence of journalism and public relations (June 27--94 views)

2. College grad talks about struggles with job hunt (January 13--198 views)

And the No. 1 post on the Communication Careers Corner for 2013 is:

PR specialist among the 15 best jobs for 2013 (January 9--348 votes)

Happy New Year...from the Communication Careers Corner!

 
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Communication skills emphasized over major choice

Having good communication skills will be more important in as the economy improves.  That's according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).  Find out why college students can a lot of things studying humanities here, courtesy of jobs.aol.com.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Striking A Balance Between Personal and Promotional on Twitter

How do you strike a balance between being personal and promotional on Twitter?  Realtor.com social media marketing director Audie Chamberlain shows you how here, courtesy of prnewsonline.com.


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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Best PR People in the Tech Industry

As 2013 draws to a close, Business Insider takes a look at the 50 best public relations professionals in the technology here.

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: What The Best Brands Will Do In 2014

Some of the world's most recognizable brands are poised for big things in 2014? Click here for the full story, courtesy of linkedin.com.

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: 20 Jobs of the Future

Want to know which jobs could be in demand a decade from now?  CommPro.Biz reveals the "20 Jobs of the Future" here.

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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Newspapers sharing front pages more often

While newspapers continue their struggle to stay relevant in this digital/mobile age, one trend appears to be emerging: the sharing of front pages. Click here for the full story, courtesy of Poynter.Org.

Merry Christmas from the Communication Careers Corner! 

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: How To Grow Your Network in 2014

The end of 2013 is less than a week away. Deidre Breakenridge shows you why it's important to "Grow Your Network in 2014." She shows you how here, at deidrebreakenridge.com.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: The Accidental Journalist

How does someone become an "accidental journalist"?  Julie Segovia answers that question here, courtesy of inkdcontent.com.

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Is Podcasting The New Video?

A digital medium that has normally been audio-based could be considered the new video as 2013 winds down, and 2014 winds up.  Find out what's behind this latest phenomenon by clicking here, courtesy of business2community.com.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Top 10 Social Media Wins of 2013

Here's a Top 10 to end, well, all Top 10's the end a year: the Top 10 Social Media Wins of 2013.

Click here for the full article, courtesy of MediaBistro PR Newser.

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: 10 Reasons Visual Content Will Dominate 2014

2014 is coming up fast, and many marketing observers it will be the year for visual content to take over.  Find out why there are 10 Reasons Visual Content Will Dominate 2014 here at business2community.com.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Job Interviewing Basics

It's not even Christmas yet, but if you're currently looking for a job, there are 10 tips you must keep in mind when doing so. Click here to read them, courtesy of commpro.biz.

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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: 10 Tips For Holiday Networking

Christmas is just around the corner, with a Brand New Year not too far behind.  It's just the right to network, and make new friends.  CommPro.Biz has 10 tips for networking during the holiday season here.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: What you should be reading

Here's what communications and public relations professional should be reading within at least the next 24 hours.

Beyonce and Barack: A PR Contrast (CommPro.Biz)

50 Content Marketing Predictions For 2014 (Content Marketing Institute)

What PR might look like in 2023 (PR News)

Social Media Drove Only 1% of Black Friday Online Sales (Mashable)

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Decem-Blog-A-Thon: Six Top Trends of B2B PR in 2014

What are the six top trends of business-to-business public relations in 2014? FoodBev.com has the answers here.


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