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Singles’ Day on Chinese Social Media

Flack's Revenge

The post is about Singles Day (11/11), which started out as a Chinese holiday but has grown into an international phenomena. It was launched by Alibaba in 2009 to promote their Tmall online shopping mall and encourage single people to shop for themselves and celebrate their lives. Thanks Eiffy! Competition Heats Up.

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International Conference Preview: 5 Questions With Journalist Laura Ling

PRSay

In March 2009, while researching the trafficking of North Korean women for Current TV’s “Vanguard” documentary series, North Korean soldiers captured Ling and her colleague Euna Lee along the China-North Korea border. There is no doubt social media is reshaping the news media and the role of journalists.

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Social Media Rock Stars: Toro’s Christian Plewacki

Communications Conversations

And, unlike many others who have these opinions on trends in the social media world, he’s actually done the work. But, for now, let’s meet this Social Media Rock Star and learn more about what he’s up to at Toro. First, tell us more about your role at Toro as Social and Digital Media Leader.

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PR and Social Media Measurement: A Bright Outlook

Waxing UnLyrical

Back in 2009, PR measurement professionals were cautious, to say the least. Fifty-four percent of AMEC (The International Association of Measurement and Evaluation of Communications) members were worried about the health of the industry, predicting worsening market conditions. Guest post by Richard Bagnall.

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Conference Recap: Microsoft’s Frank X. Shaw on Thriving in the Next Communications Age

PRSay

Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. Digital and social media have created an experience that’s like “pumping static into a room. The art of the lie extends far beyond politics, he said.

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The Evolution of our Social Media Team

Waxing UnLyrical

The use of social media at our university is evolving. In the Fall of 2009, Education professor Alec Couros and I had a conversation about the seemingly endless number of ways social media could be used on campus. A few emails later, the University of Regina Social Media Users Group (URSMUG) was born.

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Join the #PRStudChat Community for a State of Healthcare Communications Twitter Chat on February 17th

Deirdre Breakenridge

The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. Dana Lewis created and moderates #hcsm, the international healthcare & social media community on Twitter that meets Sunday nights at 8pm CT. Our panelists include: Dana Lewis ( @DanaMLewis ).