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6 Things The Army Taught Me About PR

Waxing UnLyrical

To the Army, engagements often mean meeting with people in the community. If we engage the community, build trust, and demonstrate they have a vested interest in the outcome, we might tip the scale of favor. Likewise, these are also the fundamental building blocks for success in social media for any organization.

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Humbled and proud

Jeff Esposito

However, I am very humbled and proud to announce that I’ve been named one of three finalists for Community Manager of the year… Congrats to the CMY of the Year Finalists: @ vistaprint @ jeffespo , @ vocus @ sacevero , & @ sfballet @ teacupinthebay pub.vitrue.com/lCRd #cmy12. Oracle (@Oracle) October 16, 2012.

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15 Call to Action Samples for Rocking Blog Posts that Convert

Writtent Blog

One of the most effective ways to use your blog posts as a community-building tool is to invite your readers to leave a comment. As Brian Conlin of Vocus points out, giving the impression of a limited supply can only increase demand. Facilitate Comments. Sometimes, asking an engaging question isn’t enough. Limited-Time Offers.

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