IBM latest entry into the software game, Verse, is a hybrid email/social media/file sharing service that gets the tech company into the scramble for control over office communications.
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IBM’s New Email Service ‘Verse’ Learns and Predicts User Behavior
November 19th, 2014 by‘Facebook at Work’ Looks to Take Over Office Communications
November 17th, 2014 byAccording to a Financial Times report, “Facebook at Work” will put familiar Facebook functionality such as messages, groups and the News Feed to use for enterprises, helping employees collaborate better.
The Epic List of Useless PR Tactics
November 11th, 2014 by Diane SchwartzA while back I compiled a list of annoying phrases and words we utter as communicators (and human beings), from “at the end of the day” to “guru” and “epic”. The list, via my blog… Continued
5 PR Tips for Writing Speeches That Are Sure to Engage the Audience
November 10th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzFor PR execs—regardless of whether they work in public affairs—speechwriting and/or ghostwriting is an increasingly critical aspect of communications.
Sharing Stories Is Job One
November 10th, 2014 by PR News EditorsOscar Suris, executive VP and head of corporate communications at Wells Fargo, talks about the importance of sharing stories, life in a post-banking crisis universe and what he does to unwind.
Creating a Sense of Urgency for Communicators
November 10th, 2014 by Karen AlbrittonJump-starting a sense of urgency is vital, whether you want to initiate change or weather it. But urgency isn’t about speed. It’s about propulsion.
PR, Marketing and Advertising Syncing Up
November 10th, 2014 by PR News EditorsStronger alignment among PR, marketing and advertising executives is one goal shared by brands and organizations, at least on paper. Despite the best of intentions, however, many PR, marketing and advertising pros have been stymied by a siloed business approach, senior managers who are reluctant to start collaborating on their media budgets or, in many cases, corporate inertia.
8 Phrases and Clichés to Avoid in Your Writing
November 6th, 2014 byProfessional writing is full of unnecessary words and phrases that do more harm than good. To help fix that, here are 8 phrases and clichés to avoid in your writing.
It’s Election Day. Here’s What Communicators Can Learn About Media Relations From Politicians.
November 4th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzAs Election Day 2014 kicks into high gear, PR pros should pay close attention to how the candidates present themselves as the results are tallied.
Exec Coaching Can Boost Productivity
November 3rd, 2014 by Ken JacobsCoaching can help executives in all the areas that define leadership, including creating a vision, articulating values, building trust, acting courageously, inspiring and motivating followers and helping teams to achieve their goals.