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10 Tips to Increase Your Chance of Getting an Op-Ed or Letter Published

August 24th, 2015 by

Imagine having the opportunity to get your messages out, largely unfiltered, to potentially hundreds of thousands, even millions of people.

4 Ways Mobile-First PR Job Seekers Lose Out on Their Dream Jobs

August 21st, 2015 by

Let’s list the ways in which you’ve helped the careers of your competitors in the job market by clicking “apply” while driving or walking across a street against a red light.

How Three Communications Chiefs Hire and Cultivate Winning Digital/Social Media Teams

August 17th, 2015 by

Since digital and social media are continuing to be a large part of the PR professional’s daily duties, we asked several communications professionals to provide insight about best practices for assembling a digital team.

YouTube Plans to Restrict How Brands Buy Ads

August 10th, 2015 by

This is the latest in Google’s attempts to streamline the ad-purchasing process by combining multiple types of ad buys into its own platforms.

9 Instagram Dos and Don’ts from National Geographic

August 7th, 2015 by

As Instagram’s numbers have grown, so, too, has the presence of brands looking to connect with consumers on the photo-sharing platform. Appreciating the value of Instagram’s user base is easy. Creating an account that is authentic, relevant and engaging—that’s a little harder.

How to Improve Your PR Strategy After a Security Breach

August 7th, 2015 by

Your organization has just been hit with a cyber security breach. Now, it needs to focus on the steps necessary to rebuild, redirecting company focus and becoming more effective at dealing with these types of issues.

8 Ways to Boost Your Brand’s Instagram Game

August 6th, 2015 by

Facebook’s photo-sharing app has a uniquely engaged audience who share, like and follow ravenously—as long as you put out content that moves them.

How to Rethink Social Media to Show Its True Business Value

August 6th, 2015 by

Regardless of how powerful social is for getting the word out, if this is all you’re doing with it then you haven’t even scratched the surface yet.

3 Measurement Tips to Help Prove PR’s Worth

August 5th, 2015 by

Measuring for PR pros doesn’t need to be complicated or bleak. In fact, solid measurement work can amplify the role PR plays in a company by being visual and engaging.

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4 Types of Questions and Tasks to Expect at a PR Job Interview

August 4th, 2015 by

For those seeking employment in professional communications, the in-person interview is the most critical part of the job search process. Nailing an interview takes practice, and it also helps to know some of the types of questions or tasks you’ll be asked to do.