Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Public Relations Lessons From Jesus, The Apostles And The Bible December 24th, 2010 Tweet Note: this is not a religious post, and is meant neither to proselytize nor offend. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Image: Greig Christie via Flickr, Creative Commons Since Google Instant’s launch just over a month ago, digital marketers have been scrambling to figure out how search engine marketing strategies might need to change. Bing, Nielsen recently reported , received nearly 14 percent of search traffic in August 2010.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali So Much To Do November 6th, 2010 Tweet So much to do So little time For places to go, for reason or rhyme. Image: Louise Docker via Flickr , Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. Army via Flickr , Creative Commons Usually these are placed at the top of a post, but often, if a post is long, I’ll insert additional images, alternating left- and right-aligning them. D’oh, you say. Image: U.S.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali PR Is As PR Does October 28th, 2010 Tweet Just a little bit crazy This has been a bit of a crazy week for me (actually, it’s been a bit of a crazy last few weeks for me, but who’s counting?).

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Holly And The Ivy December 12th, 2010 Tweet As I write this, it is grey and damp outside. Christmas music is playing in my house. Sign out Leave your comment here.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Image: Lars Plougmann via Flickr, Creative Commons Really, if you just read through the comments, there’s your follow-up blog post… but since I promised you one, you’re getting one. Image: Aftab Uzzaman via Flickr, Creative Commons It’s why I wrote about networking with a twist a while back.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Image: Katie Harris via Flickr , Creative Commons Connect with the people you serve The goal wasn’t to create a blog. You can’t start a blog like ours unless the community wants it. Hope the blog grows into an active and successful online community; seems like youre already getting a steady influx of submissions!

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Value Of A Fire Drill October 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar I remember the time I went through my first fire drill. Reply Rate Up div.livefyre-comment).removeClass(livefyre-hidden)"

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Paloozas And Palominos November 7th, 2010 Tweet Apparently a “palooza&# is an “ exaggerated event.&# In other words, something very unusual. I’m baaack!

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Trick or Treat October 31st, 2010 Tweet Today’s Hallowe’en. Image: YiYing Lu via Flickr , Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL!

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali What Is Your Good Name? December 7th, 2010 Tweet In India, if you meet someone for the first time you are more than likely to be asked a question that roughly translates to, “What is your good name?&#

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Magic of Discovery November 14th, 2010 Tweet Whither blogroll? Image: Arturo Sotillo via Flickr , Creative Commons How about you? Do you have hidden gems to share?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali MeasurePR: Paywalls, Pitches And Prognoses December 23rd, 2010 Tweet On Wednesday, we held this year’s last #measurePR Twitterchat. And the discussion was… how shall I put it… intense.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Powwowing With Pepco on Social Media September 28th, 2010 Tweet I haven’t been the biggest fan of my local energy company, Pepco, recently. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Image: Peter Lee via Flickr, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! So that they can shake their fingers and exclaim triumphantly, “See? We told you so!&# You know what I have to say to you, NBCW? Bah, humbug. Stop playing Scrooge and Cratchit it up for a change. Regardless, thanks for visiting! Gresham and others.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Automation in Public Relations Measurement: Yea/Nay? Image: Tinkerbots via Flickr , Creative Commons Tools are beginning to do a solid job with the most mind-numbing parts of research (i.e.,

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Democracy of Metallica November 29th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar Play that funky music I’ve said it before, but I’m gonna say it again: I’m a bit of a music freak. Glad thats over with.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Image: Sebastian Niedlich via Flickr , Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! And speaking of Seth, he’ll be discussing this very issue – automated measurement – on this week’s #measurePR Twitterchat. Think you can make it? Regardless, thanks for visiting! These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! Bland Image: jason carlin via Flickr , Creative Commons I mean, chicken-soup-with-no-celery-or-pepper bland. Blog Comments Comm 2322 « Sam Mooty Fall 2010 PR Blog says: November 9, 2010 at 9:19 pm [.] Double yikes.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Sticky PR Measurement: Are We There Yet? Title image: Edgely Cesar via Flickr, Creative Commons My take Measurement should be, but still isn’t, the jewel in the crown of PR. You tell me.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 2, 2011

Image: Eric Magnuson via Flickr, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! Why: despite the fact that GSB is owned and operated by Network Solutions, a client of mine, I thought these were great tips. If you’re in the business of PR, these are things to keep in mind. Regardless, thanks for visiting!

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 19, 2010

Image: Peter Roome via Flickr, Creative Commons Thanks so much for stopping by WUL! Why: PR pros are trying to learn more and more about SEO and using keywords smartly. I thought this was a terrific post, clearly-explained and well laid out. Regardless, thanks for visiting! These fine folk did: Jan. Glad thats over with.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Measurement… Supplemented October 22nd, 2010 Tweet Last week, Priya Ramesh, CRT/tanaka ‘s director of social media, joined us for the bi-weekly #measurePR chat. Not that difficult, is it?

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 26, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: The Boxing Day Edition December 26th, 2010 Tweet No more fun and games With the buildup to Christmas, are you feeling deflated now that the actual day is over? These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Being Thankful For What Is Not November 26th, 2010 Tweet If you are in the U.S., Image: Raul Tejero Palma via Flickr , Creative Commons What about giving thanks for everything you don’t have?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial? November 23rd, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Jackson Wightman I take part in a few Twitter chats when time permits. Remember the advertorial ? What do you think?

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 22, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: A Chuckle Or Seven August 22nd, 2010 Tweet My friend Jill Foster posted this great tweet the other day. I thought it was a great goal. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Weekly Roundup: Unsung Heroes December 5th, 2010 Tweet I think the whole Digital Death thing has been playing on my mind more than I realized. These blogs, and people, enrich my digital, and real, life.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2010

Image: Shawn McClung via Flickr, Creative Commons You have to really, really be paying attention to notice if someone hasn’t tweeted in a while, unless you talk to them every day. Those are the kind of campaigns that raise awareness and build community -- and you nailed the importance of community for nonprofits.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali How To Become A Public Relations Star December 14th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Mike Doman I recently had the pleasure of sitting on the admissions panel for a PR course. These fine folk did: Jan.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Color Clash: Pink or Purple? October 25th, 2010 Tweet A couple of weeks ago, I noticed my friend Kim Wells was sporting a purple ribbon on her Twitter avatar. Ever-curious, I asked why.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Five Productivity Tools for PR Pros August 25th, 2010 Tweet A few months ago, I wrote a piece on communicating effectively with a virtual workforce for IABC’s monthly e-zine, CW Bulletin.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Let Your Freak Flag Fly October 6th, 2010 Tweet This is a guest post by Narciso Tovar This past week, I gave a presentation to the Dallas IREM group about the importance of giving social media a second look.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali A Decade of Thanksgivings November 25th, 2010 Tweet Love, Remarkable Today is Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. Being Thankful For What Is Not | Waxing UnLyrical says: November 26, 2010 at 5:03 am [.]

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

Image: anthony kelly via Flickr , Creative Commons Here you go. Coca-Cola’s sponsorship is all about them , from Paul Seaman’s 21st-century PR Issues. These fine folk did: Jan. 24 : Whats Next DC , Washington, DC Feb. And you take responsibility for your comments - just as this is my blog, those are your comments, not mine.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Boy, was it fun!

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