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JANUARY 13, 2014

Invisible’ in 2013 – outside looking in. Why: Bill Dorman shares his reflections on blogging, social media, and taking a step back to move forward. Blogging goals for 2014. However, this year she is stepping out of her comfort zone and setting some blogging goals, which she shares in this post.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

We’ve I’ve been up and down on the blogging front this year, and there are several #measurePR recaps we owe you. Why: A classic from the WUL vault, this recap features the first #measurePR chat of 2013. In this blog post, she shares lessons learned from the failed #ASKJPM Twitter chat. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 12-1 pm ET.

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MARCH 4, 2013

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. Tinu Abayomi-Paul (@Tinu) February 25, 2013. What made it different. Well, xP was terrific. The focus of that negativity?

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

But seeing as how Christmas is around the corner, we’re going on a blog holiday starting tomorrow until Jan. Yes, I know we just came back, but we want to celebrate the holidays too!

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MARCH 12, 2013

I recently sounded off for PRSA on my view of what I saw as a challenge facing public relations professionals in 2013. He blogs at A Professor’s Thoughts. Those of us who care, do our utmost to ensure that what we do and how we do it on behalf of clients or employers is beyond reproach.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2013

While it’s technically not my first speaking engagement for 2013 (though it is the first public one), I am anticipating xPotomac (Feb. G put me on her top 50 list of blogs, so I’m a rockstar. 25 in DC) rather eagerly. With some trepidation as well, but definitely anticipation too.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

A recent report from Continuity Insights in 2014 shows that “over half (58%) rated mobile technologies [are considered] as absolutely vital in carrying out crisis communications plans, up 5% since 2013” (page 4). We researchers often only focus on what good can be accomplished with social media at our fingertips.

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JUNE 5, 2015

His blog, MetricsMan , was a must-read for anyone trying to understand and implement best practices in PR measurement – not just because of how articulate and gifted a writer Don was, but because of how hard it made you think. I last saw Don when we were both speaking at a Ragan Communications-hosted event, right here in DC, in 2013.

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MAY 27, 2015

You started a blog, penned some insightful articles and accumulated a couple thousand followers on Twitter. In 2013, sales approached $13 billion , and it opened thirty-two new stores, expanding into 10 new markets. Guest Post by C.A. Shall we label you a “thought leader?” ” Nope, not happening.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

I love Shasta’s approach to relationship-building through GFC, and her blog is a terrific read, like this recent post on forgiveness. I wasn’t able to attend in 2013, but I heard rave reviews. Traackr’s The Engagers: 2013 Edition. You should get to know her. Events that will inspire you: 7. Random delights: 10.

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MAY 7, 2013

I dare you to find an article, or blog post, or TV story, about Brood II (or X, or any brood) that doesn’t mention their “ bulging red eyes.” Are you looking forward to the 2013 visitation? 5 PR Tips From 2013′s 17 Year Cicadas is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical. Appearances matter.

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JULY 17, 2015

I’ll be back in the blogging saddle next week. When not blogging here, Mayra can be found communicating in status updates, thinking in hashtags and living life in 140-characters. Ed: Did you do a double take? Yes, you get TWO guest posts this week. And that’s no double talk.

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