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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

My husband was away on business in Rotterdam and I was excited to be dressed in a snappy navy pantsuit for a meeting with our local school district about photographing the annual report. 2011 Update. I marveled at how beautifully the day was starting out. On our way out the door to walk my boys to school, the phone rang.

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Unicorns, Upscaling and the State of Massachusetts Technology

Shift Communications

Against this backdrop, and with our HQ here in Massachusetts, the conversation that took place at the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council in mid-March was of special interest. There were 722 technology investments in MA companies from 2011-2014. (4). Massachusetts has the second highest average technology salary nation-wide. (2).

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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

My husband was away on business in Rotterdam and I was excited to be dressed in a snappy navy pantsuit for a meeting with our local school district about photographing the annual report. 2011 Update. I marveled at how beautifully the day was starting out. On our way out the door to walk my boys to school, the phone rang.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

In 2011, a Twitter user jokingly tweeted to Morton’s Steakhouse asking if they could meet him at the airport with a steak when he landed. 2011, August 19). Partner with a local influencer to promote your business on social media. 2011, August 19). Morton’s Steakhouse. Suggested Reading Michelli, J.

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15 Up-and-Coming PR and Social Media Marketers to Watch

Communications Conversations

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. To top it off, Tess has been selected a Fellow through two distinctive leadership programs — as a RISE Fellow in the New Sector Alliance and as a Josie R. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons? Hill Center.

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The 22 most influential people in PR, Comms & Social in the Twin Cities

Communications Conversations

She’s an institution in the local PR scene, and without question, someone who has changed many, many lives. She doesn’t speak locally much anymore, but when she does, I’m sure to snag a ticket. Trend-setters. Greg Swan, director of digital, social, PR and innovation, Fallon. She’s my personal favorite.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. This covered the glass ceiling, pay gap, lack of mentorship opportunities and stereotyped expectations of leadership style, where leadership is usually seen as a masculine trait. It’s a work in progress.