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Dec 31 2016 Time to Say Goodbye to 2016, and to Some Bad Writing Habits, Too
In 2016, my favorite high school teacher, Nick Ferentinos, lost his battle with lung cancer. Nick was a teacher who selected the best and brightest students to participate in his journalism program. -
Dec 20 2016 Time for a Little Holiday Reflection
This holiday season, I'm throwing out a challenge: take a moment to reflect on the people who have positively influenced you this year and write a quick note to thank them. -
Dec 12 2016 Promoting Others Can Promote You
As you think about your marketing and promotion for the coming year, consider who else serves your clients. -
Dec 05 2016 Create a Social Media Content Calendar
As you contemplate goals for next year, why not create a whole year's worth of social media content at the same time? This will actually save you time and likely result in better posts. -
Nov 27 2016 How to Respond When the Media Gets It Wrong
Most journalists pride themselves on checking their facts and informing the public about all manner of information. However, mistakes happen and in the world of digital media. -
Nov 19 2016 The All-Important Elevator Speech
How many times has someone asked you to describe what you do, what you're promoting, or what you believe in, and you fumble the opportunity? If you aren't prepared to answer, it's easy to fail. -
Nov 14 2016 Intent v. Impact: Is What You’re Saying What They’re Hearing?
Communicating effectively requires paying attention to the intent of a message as well as its impact. -
Nov 12 2016 Dealing with Bullies in the Workplace
What do you do when you arrive at work to find the classic bully who tormented peers as a teen has been added to the management team at your company? -
Nov 08 2016 Free Press Release Template – Learn to Write a Professional Press Release
Here are instructions on how to write a press release in the form of a press release. -
Oct 31 2016 3 Rules for Effective Messaging
Three simple tips. Although it's tempting to include more then three key messages: resist