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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Image: aussiegall via Flickr, CC 2.0. Merry Christmas! is a post from: Waxing UnLyrical. Author information Shonali Burke Principal & Grand Poobah at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc. Head honcho of Waxing UnLyrical, Shonali Burke is Principal and Grand Poobah at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc. Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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MARCH 21, 2019

Image: Tina Leggio via Flickr, CC 2.0. It’s made all of us Harry Potter or Hermione Granger to a certain extent because it’s as close to actual magic as we’ll ever get. Just remember why you’re using it in the first place. Matt LaCasse is a digital media marketing specialist for Inter-State Studio in Sedalia, Missouri.

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MARCH 11, 2011

Image: Virginia Postrel via Flickr, CC 2.0. You probably already know that you can search for CC-licensed images on Flickr and other sites, and then download and insert the one(s) you want into your post. Image: annzstream via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Photo: Geoff Livingston via Flickr , CC 2.0. Can you see where the math in this great piece of visual content is? If yes, please do leave a comment below. If no… all will be revealed next week. Have a good weekend! Author information Shonali Burke President & Grand Poobah at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I found the photo I used to create this image from Cluster Munition Coalition on Flickr ( CC 2.0 ). We cannot stand by and do nothing. Please think about how you can help. And then: please do it. Author information Shonali Burke President & Grand Poobah at Shonali Burke Consulting, Inc.

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JUNE 2, 2014

Image: AJ Cann via Flickr, CC 2.0. Conversations, when initiated and managed well, can drive reputation, expand reach, and build brand loyalty. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on conversations. Exercises for Writing Conversationally.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Image: Sung Ming Whang via Flickr, CC 4.0. Smart small business owners are constantly learning and sharing tips and tricks of the trade, not just to stay ahead of the pack, but to keep their own skills sharp. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on business best practices. The Psychology of Pricing.

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JUNE 20, 2014

Image: ryan_rancatore via Flickr, CC 2.0. Good morning! I hope everyone had a great week and is ready for the weekend ahead. Establishing a positive impression about yourself and your business can go a long way, especially in the social media world.

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AUGUST 11, 2014

Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. Some secrets are good, some bad, and some hold the key to business success. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that either focus on, or reveal hidden gems via, secrets. You Are Being Tracked Online By A Sneaky New Technology – Here’s What You Need To Know.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Image: Kris Olin via Flickr, CC 2.0. And even though you’ve placed your media buy and have your media relations program in gear, are you still looking for that extra edge to your marketing efforts? Especially if women are your target market, Pinterest is an invaluable tool to add to your marketing toolkit.

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JUNE 12, 2012

Image: Martin LaBar via Flickr, CC 2.0. We’ll pick up the chat again today; we’ll do a community chat, so bring your smarts! 12-1 pm ET, using the #measurePR hashtag on Twitter. See you there? And I promise I won’t be this late with the next recap!

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JULY 16, 2014

Image: sean dreilinger via Flickr, CC 2.0. But I’ve noticed a tendency among some to repeat behavior I saw early in my career in paid media: act as if tracking to the bottom line – especially where social media measurement is concerned – is pointless or impossible.

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

You can also find WHR 2012 on Facebook and on WHR 2012 on Flickr , so you can draw on those resources to share the campaign with your community and urge them to help out. You can pre-program tweets, get a Twibbon, change your Facebook cover photo… tons of ways you can help spread the word.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Image: Patrick Beeson via Flickr, CC 2.0. You’re tired of posts telling you to use Valentine’s Day that show you “Five Ways to Show Your Clients Some Valentine’s Day Love,” or “How Not to be a Bloody Valentine,” or “A Valentine From My Business to Yours.” ” You’re not?

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JULY 3, 2013

Image: UOregon Conference Services via Flickr, CC 2.o. Like this: Image: Nisa yeh via Flickr, CC 2.0. Imagine you’re at a party. And imagine you’re a people person (if you aren’t already). Now imagine someone asks you the classic party get-to-know-you question: “What do you do?”. Then you ask them the same question.

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AUGUST 21, 2013

Image: State Library Queensland via Flickr, CC 2.0. It occurred to me recently as I was settling in for my fourth meeting of the week with a former student (not the same one four times, I hasten to add!) that somehow I’ve gotten pretty good at one of the key skills of a public relations professional…listening.

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JUNE 23, 2014

Image: Depone via Flickr, CC 2.0. Content helps us promote our businesses, create relationships, and share what is important to us with the rest of the world. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that show why exactly content rules. 4 Reasons Your Content Is Yawn-Worthy.

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JULY 22, 2013

Image: Quinn Dombrowski via Flickr, CC 2.0. WUL is on vacation for one more week, but that doesn’t mean our archives are. So today’s roundup contains a selection of posts shared over the years that reinforce the importance of being human.

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JUNE 10, 2013

Image: Mike Gifford via Flickr, CC 2.0. This week’s roundup focuses on business mistakes made, and issues you may or may not have faced. Either way, these seven posts teach some important business lessons… because we’re all about learning from our mistakes! Seven distractions to avoid to improve your productivity.

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MARCH 17, 2014

Image: Damian Gadal via Flickr, CC 2.0. It’s Saint Patrick’s Day! Oh, wait… that means I talk like a leprechaun, not a pirate. The impressions that we make on others, good or bad, can shape the course of whether or not we succeed in business (and life).

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DECEMBER 9, 2013

Image: buddawiggi via Flickr, CC 2.0. And from gathering the right data to connecting with potential clients, creating and building business relationships is a daily task. This week’s roundup features seven posts that focus on building business relationships.

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MARCH 24, 2014

Image: Maria Ly via Flickr, CC 2.0. Happy Monday! Did you have a good weekend? If it isn’t “everything,” trust pretty important when it comes to building and maintaining relationships (both business and personal). It is often difficult to win, and so easy to lose. This week’s roundup focuses on trust.

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MARCH 3, 2014

Image: Aidan Jones via Flickr, CC 2.0. Despite coming close to breaking my arm last week, I had an amazing time at xPotomac on Friday. If you haven’t been able to make it these last couple of years, you must put it on your calendar for 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Image: joewcampbell via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Chris Piascik via Flickr, CC 2.0. I remember, I was dressed and ready before my husband was, and watching the morning news on TV in our family room downstairs. They were reporting the weirdest thing: could a ‘plane actually have flown into the World Trade Center?

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JULY 19, 2011

Image: Tony the Misfit via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Meer via Flickr, CC 2.0. So far, G+ has only been handy if I want to chat with social media marketers, educators who are using social media in the classroom, and the few friends of mine who are early adopters. (We But it’s coming.). are all still over at Facebook.

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JULY 1, 2013

Image: Artotem via Flickr, CC 2.0. Is everyone looking forward to the holiday week? And for my fellow Americans, any big 4th of July plans? And… happy birthday in advance to my dad, who celebrates his birthday tomorrow! It’s something we all want, whether on a personal or professional level (and whether or not we admit it).

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NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Image: DVIDSHUB via Flickr, CC 2.0. So this week, we’re featuring seven posts from around the web that put the spotlight on the holiday, how it’s been impacted in modern times, and giving thanks. Are We Seeing the Slow Death of Thanksgiving? Laura Click explores this trend in her Thanksgiving post from last year.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 12, 2015

Image: Memphis CVB on Flickr via Flickr, CC 2.0. And all the smart people who responded to my question on Facebook about the writing redundancies that are their pet peeves, making this post what it is? Thank you to them. And you ; you should get to know them. “It’s sustainable and it’s also profitable.”

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AUGUST 12, 2011

via Flickr, CC 2.0. Thank you, I almost fell for it until I saw the (insert site here) bit at the end of the first sentence (which doesn’t even technically end, since there’s no period). Gotta love anything that gives you a laugh, right? Happy Friday! Image: jox. postlink%%.

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JULY 21, 2014

Image: Cher Amio via Flickr, CC 2.0. Context changes meaning, and can often impact your audience’s feelings and, therefore, how they react to your message. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on context. Headline Clickbait: PR Science or PR Fail?

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APRIL 4, 2011

Image: Hector Alejandro via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: NVS_Inc via Flickr, CC 2.0. I applaud her for getting the gig. Toni Morrison , the first black woman to win the Nobel Prize in literature, will also speak. She will receive $30,000. I have not read anything by Toni Morrison, so I know as much about her as I do Snooki. Toni Morrison.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Image: solarisgirl via Flickr, CC 2.0. But one of the most important things we can do to stay secure is protecting ourselves, and our information, online. I hope these posts give you a head start. 6 Ways To Secure Your Blog And Your Hard Work.

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JULY 14, 2014

Image: Paul Townsend via Flickr, CC 2.0 . From building trust, to damage control, to sales, a well-executed campaign can win you more supporters, clients and bragging rights! This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on campaigns. Everything You Need to Know to Run a Successful SMS Marketing Campaign.

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JULY 2, 2011

Image: aafromaa via Flickr, CC 2.0. If I don’t add them immediately, will they take offense? Circles are already making my head spin. Hangout with my webcam? I have to put on makeup ? I’m going to cook food instead.

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AUGUST 12, 2013

Image: pdbreen via Flickr, CC 2.0. It’s Monday once again, and you all know what that means, right? It’s time to give you your weekly roundup. With the plethora of resources, sites, and social media profiles readily available on the web, standing out from the crowd has becoming increasingly important.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

Image: Steve Garfield via Flickr, CC 2.0. Given that we are now counting down to the end of the year (and then my birthday!), today’s post highlight seven articles from around the web that teach, or share, lessons learned. Digital Startups Are Teaching the Big Guys Some Lessons .

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DECEMBER 8, 2014

Image: Scottish Libraries via Flickr, CC 2.0. Just like Christmas, though, the spirit of storytelling is important for business all year round. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on storytelling. Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling. Why: Why are audiences compelled by storytelling?

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