Sat.Mar 02, 2013 - Fri.Mar 08, 2013

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Five Tips Following Graduation -- A Guest Post from Nikki Yourison

PR Job Coach

'The PR Job Coach is now featuring guest posts from time to time from notable people who have important things to say. This week we have a post from Nikki Yourison a soon-to-graduate public relations novice. Let us know if you have a point of view that could benefit our readers. I am Nikki Yourison, an aspiring PR professional with a passion for entertainment PR.

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The Arrogance Of Being Right

Waxing UnLyrical

Two articles have recently drawn my attention to a problem I’ve seen in the myriad posts making the rounds in the business/marketing/PR communities. The first is a response to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer banning employees from working remotely. The second talks about what the author describes as a choice between “freedom and security.” I have issues with the premises of both articles, but that’s not what really irks me about them.

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How To Create (smarter) Editorial Calendars

Bad Pitch Blog

'At the recent Solo PR Summit , I connected with Sarah Evans. You probably know her as PRSarahEvans , owner of Sevans Strategy and Tracky''s "Chief Evangelist. " She''s also the author of [RE]FRAME: Little Inspirations For A Larger Purpose. Sarah taught attendees a lot about Tracky during this event. She uses the platform for everything -- including to manage Tracky''s social media editorial calendar.

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Skills Entry-Level PR Hires Should Have

Journalistics

Three months from now, the class of 2013 will walk across the stage to collect their diplomas and immediately have a panic attack when they realize it’s time to look for that first job out of college. First, let me give you a piece of advice – you have the rest of your life to work, take the summer, and explore the world if you have that luxury. That’s something I wish I had done (I started my first job the day after graduation).

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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Behind the Brands: Oxfam Holds Big F&B Accountable

Waxing UnLyrical

Do you know how your favorite brands measure up on the issues that matter to you? We hear a lot these days about how brands are working hard to become more green; “sustainability” is the new black. But just how green – or black – are big food brands? How does the way they do business affect the people because of whom they can do business?

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Reflections on xPotomac, Civility, and Being a Hook

Waxing UnLyrical

xPotomac was a hit. Last week saw one of my first projects for 2013 – as well as what I think was one of the most unique conferences I’ve been privileged to not just speak at, but even attend – culminate. It was xPotomac ; the brainchild of Geoff Livingston , who previously gave the DC area another great conference series, Blog Potomac, and Patrick Ashamalla.

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To, For, and Of Women on International Women’s Day

Waxing UnLyrical

Happy International Women’s Day! Quite frankly, I feel I could just end this post there … wouldn’t that be a first for me?! Now, I feel we should celebrate the women in our lives every day, not just on one particular day a year. But at least the day helps to call attention to notable issues surrounding women – half the world’s population.