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Why: “A successful organization can only measure so many things well and what it measures ties to its definition of success,” write Jeff Bladt and Bob Filbin as they show us the “difference between numbers and numbers that matter” in this still relevant post from HBR. 5 Shifts to Fix Your Social Media Metrics.

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APRIL 30, 2013

It’s definitely circulating.” Social media by definition is a space where people share ideas and information. We actually received this picture twice via email and thought we would post it to our facebook page. We’ve seen it before on the internet in different languages. How old is it and when was it posted?

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

I can tell you we’re definitely getting back to the Monday Roundups from next week, as well as at least one other post a week. Talk to ‘em. We are still working on a few things in the back-end, so for the moment, I can’t tell you exactly what the publishing schedule will be. For now, it will probably be from me.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

24 , so definitely get in before then. PS: I know you might need to get budget approval from your organizations, etc., for the Master Course, in order to expense it. Excellent idea, just remember that registration will close at 11:59 pm ET on Friday, Feb. Author information Shonali Burke President & CEO at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

I have, however, expanded the definition of the word to any social post that makes you want to barf, regardless of whether it’s sunshiny or not. I guess I’ve gotten a little more used to it, so I don’t barf quite as much… or maybe I’m just “shining” more.

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JULY 11, 2019

No, definitely not. Mix internal images with UGC. Visuals, in general, can be effective, but if you really want to get a purpose across, you need photos of people. Stock images of people in suits looking stoic?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

And if you’re going to be out and about anywhere near me, definitely let me know, please! But before all that… Today, I’m super-psyched to tell you that Andrew Grill , CEO of Kred (and which was part of the Aug. 21 #measurePR chat that Jen Zingsheim led) will be joining us to talk about his views on social media measurement.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

You should read the post, because it’s very interesting, as are the comments (people offer so many definitions of “entrepreneur&# it will make your head spin). Two factors – risk and management – are common to most definitions of the word “entrepreneur&# that I’ve seen; some include “initiative.&#.

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AUGUST 22, 2014

22 People Who Should Have Definitely Not Taken The Ice Bucket Challenge. Why: Is the challenge merely “slacktivism” that makes us feel good, or can it really make a difference? Mark Schaefer offers his video response. Why: The challenge doesn’t always go down as planned.

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AUGUST 14, 2015

A3 Not agreeing on definitions. I’d definitely log on to the webinar, if I were you. A3: I still have people complain to me that their “hits are down” Makes me want to eat glass. Hits have been irrelevant forever. A3: Judging PR awards I saw several entries that measured only increase in followers/likes #measurepr.

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JULY 18, 2019

Influence by definition means the capacity to have an effect on the character, development or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. Guest post by Lauren Lawson-Zilai.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

‘Cos this is one up escalator you definitely want to be riding in the right direction. Over and above that, you’ll get a chance to win some really killer books, participate in challenges, and have an incredible learning experience, all for the price of … … precisely ZERO DOLLARS. “LIFT OFF!”

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MARCH 19, 2014

The concept of people posting publicly but not exactly understanding that it can—and possibly would—be monitored was definitely a hot-button issue for chat participants. Tressa Robbins followed up with a very good question, asking: A1 But if one’s social media activity is set to public, isn’t that implied permission?

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APRIL 5, 2012

If you look at the current definition of “public relations” as espoused by the Public Relations Society of America , there are some key concepts that encompass both sides of the discussion. Strategic communication function” … careful, calculated planning utilizing extensive research (science).

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

An editor at Forbes would definitely ignore my phone call, but he would be more inclined to interact with me via Twitter. Use tools like Twellow and Followerwonk to find relevant gatekeepers. One of the greatest aspects of Twitter is people’s acceptability to random introduction. Keep the Focus on the Readers.

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DECEMBER 28, 2019

meditation (last but definitely not the least). support your neighbor’s kid’s teen enterprise by hiring her/him as a petsitter). taking time out for yourself, even if that means reading a book you wouldn’t otherwise pick up. physical activity that helps keeps you strong. So there you have it.

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JULY 24, 2011

Rethinking the definition of media placement , by Brandon Andersen for the Cision blog. Social media, thin skins and minions , by Mark Story. Why: apparently I missed out on quite the social-media-storm-in-a-teacup while traveling this week!

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JANUARY 28, 2013

Now, definitions aside, I think community building (and, therefore, the management thereof) is one of the biggest differences between “old” and “new” PR. ” So I was very interested to see what some of the answers were.

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MARCH 31, 2019

Further, it promises to do this on a much faster definitive level. AI and machine learning promise to show you what’s working, what can be optimized, and when you should fold your cards on any given campaign, social network or tactic.

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APRIL 15, 2013

I’ve recently noticed…and this definitely is informal research…an uptick in the desire of my students to actually be with their friends, enjoying their company and sharing real-time observations and experiences. There must be a real, live human aspect to the communication if it is to be received and perceived as truly being sincere.

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APRIL 19, 2012

As for social dining, this experience certainly sits at the top of my pile … and I’ll definitely be a repeat customer. But it’s something that small and large businesses alike are allocating resources to as they seek to take advantage of this opportunity to service their community in an ongoing fashion through these channels.

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APRIL 26, 2012

This question shouldn’t steer you away from a network but it can definitely influence the time and resources you invest in addition to the strategy you develop. So ask yourself: do I have an opportunity to differentiate my brand’s voice, and how can I clearly display that to those on the network? Will this be a supporter or driver?

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APRIL 29, 2013

And as for media relations, it’s still alive and kicking, but the definition of “media” has changed tremendously. Still around, but nowadays, more often than not, those newsrooms are hosted on our own sites, perhaps even as blogs. Heck, even I’m considered media these days by some! To rewire or not to rewire.

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MARCH 21, 2011

I tend to agree with this assertion, but her post definitely got me wondering about online identity from a cyberpsychology perspective. I’ve been thinking about this since Shonali’s thought-provoking post a few weeks back about how to social network smartly by being yourself online. Image: Erica Hart via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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APRIL 17, 2015

But if you’re looking for sheer reach and shares, definitely check them out. Thanks to everyone in the #soloPR community, which is where this question originated, where I first answered it, and without which this definitely wouldn’t have been today’s blog post! They may amble, rather than race, but they will come.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

So far, I can tell you that Rebekah Iliff will definitely join as a guest. January #measurePR Twitter Chat Announcement. Next month’s #measurePR chat will take place on Tuesday, January 12, 12-1pm ET. I’m also hoping to confirm a couple more guests soon, so keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest info.

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AUGUST 6, 2011

For example, I am, by at least one definition, a 1st-generation American, since I’m a naturalized citizen. So… this made me think: if you define yourself as belonging to a certain country but have “foreign&# roots, how many generations does it take for you to consider yourself of that country?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2017

But one thing you should DEFINITELY do today is check out my NEW training program, which you are hearing of before anyone else. You’re probably gearing up to watch the Oscars tonight, or do your laundry (don’t do laundry on Sundays, that’s no fun!), or whatever it is you do on a Sunday. And so you should.

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MARCH 5, 2013

The point is that you CAN have it all, it just depends on your definition of success. Michael and Nelly Roach of Caledon Virtual sent one son to college, and are raising two more kids at home during that same time frame (full disclosure: Michael and Nelly are friends, bosspeople, and clients of mine).

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JANUARY 15, 2014

I don’t get a set schedule every week, and I definitely don’t work 8am-5pm with an hour lunch like I did back in my office days. Their imaginations go wild with fantasies of getting paid to sleep, watch TV, and eat cereal in their PJ’s. With freedom comes responsibility. You are 100% accountable for time management.

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JANUARY 29, 2016

So even though the snow started last Friday afternoon, it wasn’t until Saturday morning that we knew for sure that we were in for a corker ( definition here, #2 ). The thing with storms, of course, is that you never know how bad they’re actually going to be. Anyway…!

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JUNE 13, 2011

But one of the definite highlights for me was meeting up, for the second time in two weeks, with Rob Wu of CauseVox. If you don’t know him, Rob is the founder of this platform that makes it easy for nonprofit organizations to embark on fundraising activities even if they don’t have much technical knowhow (w00t!).

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

Sympathy is, according to Merriam-Webster’s simplest definition , “a relationship … wherein whatever affects one similarly affects the other, ” whereas empathy from M-W is “ being aware of … another person’s feelings, experiences, and emotions. Know the difference between sympathy and empathy.

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MAY 21, 2013

I want to know what you like/don’t like about WUL, what you’d change if you could, which posts compel you and which make you reach for the “delete” button… and yes, I want you to be honest… preferably civil as well, but definitely honest! Because, as you know, WUL is a labor of love for all of us.

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MARCH 30, 2015

I definitely think she’s on the money with “big data” and “Internet of Things,” but am not sure about the rest. Here are some ideas on “buzz marketing” (I know, I know). 6 Buzz Phrases Marketers Should Take Seriously in 2015. Why: Natasha Smith published this post in January of this year.

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MARCH 8, 2011

Most definitely. So today, I will leave you with Part II of the video of the little girl who emphatically declared that. she’s not getting married before getting a job. I found the original video through Shelly Kramer – thank you again, Shell! Is this little girl smart? Opinionated? Fascinating?

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

While I know I will definitely tweet about my experience at Starbucks, should I be expecting any response from them? Will it be unrequited? Ideally, as a customer, I would love to engage with the brand through social media. H owever, recent stats show big brands do not bother to engage with their customers on social media.

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