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Professional Networking – Start in College!
Grace Flemer | July 25, 2018
As a college student, the term “networking” is tossed around in nearly every career-related conversation. The idea of it can seem daunting, or like something to be figured out later on in one’s career. In some cases, students place no priority on networking because they don’t know how to do it or understand it’s importance. […]
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What Mr. Rogers Teaches About Us Communications
Abbie Fink | July 24, 2018
Mr. Rogers' life lessons and discussions about tough topics were aimed towards children, but they are important for communicators, too.
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#MediaMonday – Karen Nowicki
Abbie Fink | July 23, 2018
Today's #MediaMonday features Karen Nowicki, owner/president of Phoenix Business RadioX and host of the “Phoenix Business Radio” shows.
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My First Impression of Public Relations vs. The Reality
Grace Flemer | July 20, 2018
As a freshman, my first mass communications and APR classes were a complete shock. Media channels are not what you flip through on your television, research is the glue that holds a campaign together and using an oxford comma before the “and” in a series is unacceptable (it also results in a five-point deduction on […]
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30 Life Lessons I’ve Learned in My 30 Years
Kelsey Makings | July 19, 2018
Today marks my 30th birthday and despite the mass consensus that I should be feeling down and longing for my 20s back, that’s simply not the case. I am excited to turn 30. I’m old enough that people may finally mistake me for an adult and yet young enough to pretend a night out won’t […]
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LinkedIn Most Popular Social Media Network for Fortune 500 companies
Abbie Fink | July 18, 2018
According to a recent research study conducted at The Center for Marketing Research at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, LinkedIn continues to be the most popular social network for Fortune 500 companies (98 percent), but more and more are incorporating visual social networks such as Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat into their social media strategy. The […]
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Is it Possible To Undress For Success?
Scott Hanson | July 17, 2018
Dressing appropriately for business meetings is imperative. Our rule of thumb is “you should be dressed the same as the others in the meeting,” whether it’s a suit, dress or something a bit more casual. TV Anchors Dressed To Impress When we watch the news, the anchors are in suits and dresses. Tuxedos and formal […]
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#MediaMonday – Michelle Chance
Alison Bailin | July 16, 2018
Today, we share a little about ace reporter for InMarcopa, Michelle “Chelle” Chance, with whom we’ve had the pleasure of working extensively with on behalf of our clients throughout Pinal County. Though young, she is a veteran of the outlet, getting her start there as an intern a few years back. Learn more below. How […]
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My Successful Social Media Strategy and Why It Was All Wrong
Kelsey Makings | July 13, 2018
I grew up with technology and personally witnessed the evolution of social media. In elementary school I played Oregon Trail on the colored iMac next to my friends. In middle school, I got my first cell phone and super embarrassing AOL screenname. In high school, I secretly played snake under my desk on my Nokia […]
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Pancakes or Burgers?
Grace Flemer | July 12, 2018
If you read my blog post from a few weeks back, I discussed the social media uproar and dramatic announcement behind IHOP’s name change. The “b” in IHOb stood for “burgers” – an attempt from the restaurant chain to boost their lunch and dinner sales. Little did the world know, but this marketing team had […]
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The Secret to Upper Management Success
Alison Bailin | July 11, 2018
What is the secret to upper management success?
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What Is The Secret To Success?
Scott Hanson | July 10, 2018
There are so many similarities to winning in business and winning on the field. Read today's blog post for some insight into the Bowden family coaching dynasty.
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