Sun.May 07, 2017

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“I’m not a Millennial” and Other Myths F’ing up Your Career

Waxing UnLyrical

I’ve believed this for a while, and it was reinforced to me just the other day: How our future unfolds is determined in large part by whether or not we buy into our own myths. We live in a lovely, 1930s-era Cape Cod. I love old houses; their quirks, their history, their brickwork…but not their plumbing. Thanks to said plumbing, we’ve had more than the usual number of “toilet emergencies” over the last few months.

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Apple’s Savvy in Communicating a Job-creation Narrative

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Apple plays the communications game with the ferocity of the guy at the poker table with all the chips. It has a way of exerting its will on others, including journalists. Combining an unconventional media relations strategy and owned media, the company’s announcement of a fund for advanced manufacturing dominated the media at the end of.more.

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Go, Baby, Go!: Social Media Analysis + Trends from the Kentucky Derby

Karen Freberg

The Kentucky Derby is one of a kind event. Mint juleps all around. Beautiful hats that display personality and creativity fill the stands at Churchill Downs. Amazing horses display their athletic ability around the track to compete in the most exciting two minutes in sports. I did not go to the event this year, but I was able to attend at least virtually, thanks to social media.