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Right now there is a shortage of analysts with the skills to deliver these insights, so it’s a very hot skill. This is good news for savvy marketers and PR practitioners who learn these skills – it could lead to a seat at the boardroom table. MORE
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THERE’S SOME CONCERN OUT THERE A frustrated connection in one of my LinkedIn groups asked why skills that have nothing to do with her skills are being added and endorsed by her connections. She felt these skills were at odds with her expertise, and wanted to know why it’s happening. First, LinkedIn offers others suggested skills to [.]. MORE
Strong writing skills are more crucial than ever in public relations.Why?As As paid and earned media move closer together and we see branded content continuing to rise in popularity, PR pros… Read More >>>. MORE
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They should also have some basic design skills to bring to marketing and communications projects. Photo and image selection are key design skills for social media consultants too. Marketing Ottawa public relations Social Media Content marketing design skillsGreat social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program. MORE
Having the right set of skills is essential for landing the job you want. LinkedIn is giving job seekers a hand in this department with the new LinkedIn in-demand skills notification feature. MORE
Thanks to Kevin for sharing his insights on the skills that every marketer should learn. While a college degree is definitely a great place to learn the mechanics of marketing, these “soft” skills can be the difference between becoming a good marketer and a great marketer! Below are 7 important skills that every aspiring marketer should learn. Skill #1: Good Oral and Written Communication. Skill #2: Analytics. Skill #3: Interpersonal Skills. MORE
How to measure it requires learning new skills. Online PR Social Media Strategy digital media Online News online newsroom skills A benchmark for you: If you are not spending 30% of your time in 2013 with data, Ms/Mr Marketer, you’ll fail to achieve professional success. MORE
The TEKsystems report on the Top Digital Skills CMOs are looking for in 2018 has analytics top of the list. In a recent post PR News stated “Data analytics and insights will be more valuable on your resume than “people skills” or great writing.” MORE
Medical Office Administration: The Skills and Education Required. If you want to embark on a career as a medical administrator you will need some basic skills. Communication Skills . The healthcare industry employs around twelve percent of the entire American workforce. MORE
Managing all of these diverse responsibilities requires social media managers to develop a number of crucial marketing and marketing-adjacent social media skills. You have to constantly refine and develop all nine of the social media skills below to continue advancing in your career. MORE
The PR industry is still prioritizing traditional PR skills, such as writing, strategic planning and verbal communication skills over the newer digital skills needed today. Most disturbing is the omission of the need for PR talent to have visual content skills. MORE
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This list of the top 25 skills that can make you more marketable in 2016 and beyond was published on the Official LinkedIn blog. The data was gathered by analyzing all of the hiring and recruiting activity that occurred on LinkedIn in 2015 to find the 25 hottest skills required. MORE
What are the skills to master and traits to have? We’ll share 10 skills and traits that are crucial to being a great social media manager and relevant resources to help you improve in those areas. Skills vs Traits. Skills and traits others think are important. MORE
Since then, social media – and the skills needed to succeed in it – has changed substantially. 6 Skills You Need to Be a Social Media Professional. Image from Bigstock.com. MORE
We already have a shortage of workers with digital skills and recruiters report that they are struggling to find people with the right talent. Predictions are that tighter immigration laws will make it even harder to find technically skilled workers. MORE
Forbes made a list of the digital skills they see as the most important and TEKSystems polled 250 CMOs to find out what they’re looking for in 2018. Design skills are highly valued and likely to be more so in 2018. MORE
If you aren’t familiar with the LinkedIn Skills & Expertise feature, which was launched in the 4th Quarter of 2012, I wrote about it in Part 1: LinkedIn Skills Endorsements: What’s Going On? , Some wonder how those skills appeared on their Profiles in the first place. MORE
Social-savvy and trend-driven may be the basic social media skills, but these are no longer enough to master the field. College is important, we know. But the theoretical approach to learning isn’t always relevant or practical enough for the real world, and certainly not for marketers. As social channels continue to evolve, so do the […]. Social Media Marketing Content Marketing Social Analytics Social Media Strategy MORE
4 Key Project Management Skills That Business Owners Need. Good project and program management skills are crucial for those who own a business. Communication Skills. Leadership Skills. MORE
In the latest episode of the Brand Authority Podcast, I share 4 of the most important digital marketing skills in demand right now that you need to know. The Most Important Digital Marketing Skills in Demand Right Now. The digital world is evolving at a rapid pace. MORE
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The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Skills Why How. Writing A foundational skill required to convey ideas, persuade and build influence. Research Skills. Featured Headline Social Media Ottawa skills MORE
Employees are aware of their lack of digital skills, they know these skills are vital to the success of the business and they’re keen to improve. Almost half said they’d use their own time to learn these skills. But due to budget constraints companies are not investing in digital skills training. The survey shows that digital skills are essential for growth and success in business today. PR Tech Tools digital skills training MORE
And with that, so are the skill sets necessary for an effective social media marketing team. As many social media and digital managers look to staff their teams we would encourage you to consider the following 5 essential skill sets for your social media teams. MORE
The bad news is that the profession is transforming profoundly and the skills you have today will not be enough to compete tomorrow. Hubspot provides recognition of inbound marketing skills and knowledge and Hootsuite demonstrates expertise with essential elements of social media. MORE
” The lack of digital skills and how it affects productivity in business has been in the news a lot lately. The BBC reports today that more than 12 million people, and one million small businesses, in the UK fall into the digital skills gap. The BBC article lists these five basic skills: Manage information. The US is also experiencing a lack of digital skills and it’s having a profound effect on business. Digital PR Skills. social skills. MORE
As we head into graduation season, many newly minted PR professionals are hitting the job market and wondering about the best steps to take as they embark on PR career… Read More >>>. PR & Comms Career Development Digital Transformation MORE
I’ve found that the best websites are built by a team of people who collectively have these skills: Graphic Design, Content Creation, Platform-Specific Developmental, and Search Engine Optimization. MORE
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In a new episode of The Social Business Engine podcast, Bernie Borges speaks with Kurt Shaver, the co-founder and Chief Sales Officer at Vengreso MORE
In the eLearning industry we call this the skills-gap crisis, and it affects both college graduates and skilled trade workers alike. employers were having a difficult time filling jobs, and the survey ranked “Skilled Trade worker” as the toughest job to fill. MORE
LINKEDIN HAS BEEN VERY BUSY THIS WEEK They just rolled out a new feature called Skills Endorsements that allows your 1st degree connections to “endorse” your skills and expertise with one click. Social Media Uncategorized Consulting Endorsements Klout LinkedIn Marketing New Development Skills Skills & Expertise Strategic Marketing Testimonial MORE
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The term ‘social media consultant’ can mean different things to different people because there is a whole range of skills and talents on offer. The cheat sheet provides a summary of the key skills a well-rounded social media consultant should possess. Skills Why How. Writing A foundational skill required to convey ideas, persuade and build influence. Research Skills. Featured Headline Social Media Ottawa skills
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They should also have some basic design skills to bring to marketing and communications projects. Photo and image selection are key design skills for social media consultants too. Marketing Ottawa public relations Social Media Content marketing design skillsGreat social media consultants don’t have to be RGD-certified, but they do need to have considerable design know-how. It takes a lot of design knowledge to develop a social media strategy and plan a program.
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And with that, so are the skill sets necessary for an effective social media marketing team. As many social media and digital managers look to staff their teams we would encourage you to consider the following 5 essential skill sets for your social media teams.
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The bad news is that the profession is transforming profoundly and the skills you have today will not be enough to compete tomorrow. Hubspot provides recognition of inbound marketing skills and knowledge and Hootsuite demonstrates expertise with essential elements of social media.
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Here are some essential, emerging skills that you should consider for your team Growing a content marketing team?
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Social media marketing skills are critically important today. If you want to be a successful social media manager, there are certain skills you will pick up through certification but you have to go way beyond simply creating social media pages and posting content. Analytical skills.
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As we head into graduation season, many newly minted PR professionals are hitting the job market and wondering about the best steps to take as they embark on PR career… Read More >>>. PR & Comms Career Development Digital Transformation
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Medical Office Administration: The Skills and Education Required. If you want to embark on a career as a medical administrator you will need some basic skills. Communication Skills . The healthcare industry employs around twelve percent of the entire American workforce.
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In the latest episode of the Brand Authority Podcast, I share 4 of the most important digital marketing skills in demand right now that you need to know. The Most Important Digital Marketing Skills in Demand Right Now. The digital world is evolving at a rapid pace.
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In the eLearning industry we call this the skills-gap crisis, and it affects both college graduates and skilled trade workers alike. employers were having a difficult time filling jobs, and the survey ranked “Skilled Trade worker” as the toughest job to fill.
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Thanks to Kevin for sharing his insights on the skills that every marketer should learn. While a college degree is definitely a great place to learn the mechanics of marketing, these “soft” skills can be the difference between becoming a good marketer and a great marketer! Below are 7 important skills that every aspiring marketer should learn. Skill #1: Good Oral and Written Communication. Skill #2: Analytics. Skill #3: Interpersonal Skills.
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In the eLearning industry we call this the skills-gap crisis, and it affects both college graduates and skilled trade workers alike. employers were having a difficult time filling jobs, and the survey ranked “Skilled Trade worker” as the toughest job to fill.
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Forbes made a list of the digital skills they see as the most important and TEKSystems polled 250 CMOs to find out what they’re looking for in 2018. Design skills are highly valued and likely to be more so in 2018.
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Managing all of these diverse responsibilities requires social media managers to develop a number of crucial marketing and marketing-adjacent social media skills. You have to constantly refine and develop all nine of the social media skills below to continue advancing in your career.
Proactive Report
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The PR industry is still prioritizing traditional PR skills, such as writing, strategic planning and verbal communication skills over the newer digital skills needed today. Most disturbing is the omission of the need for PR talent to have visual content skills.
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Since then, social media – and the skills needed to succeed in it – has changed substantially. 6 Skills You Need to Be a Social Media Professional. Image from Bigstock.com.
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Finding Talented and Skilled Employees – Tips To Help. If you’ve been having a hard time finding talented and skilled employees and it’s now affecting the profits, and the customer experience, then it’s time to take control.
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THERE’S SOME CONCERN OUT THERE A frustrated connection in one of my LinkedIn groups asked why skills that have nothing to do with her skills are being added and endorsed by her connections. She felt these skills were at odds with her expertise, and wanted to know why it’s happening. First, LinkedIn offers others suggested skills to [.].
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Strong writing skills are more crucial than ever in public relations.Why?As As paid and earned media move closer together and we see branded content continuing to rise in popularity, PR pros… Read More >>>.
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The TEKsystems report on the Top Digital Skills CMOs are looking for in 2018 has analytics top of the list. In a recent post PR News stated “Data analytics and insights will be more valuable on your resume than “people skills” or great writing.”
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4 Key Project Management Skills That Business Owners Need. Good project and program management skills are crucial for those who own a business. Communication Skills. Leadership Skills.
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LINKEDIN HAS BEEN VERY BUSY THIS WEEK They just rolled out a new feature called Skills Endorsements that allows your 1st degree connections to “endorse” your skills and expertise with one click. Social Media Uncategorized Consulting Endorsements Klout LinkedIn Marketing New Development Skills Skills & Expertise Strategic Marketing Testimonial
Proactive Report
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” The lack of digital skills and how it affects productivity in business has been in the news a lot lately. The BBC reports today that more than 12 million people, and one million small businesses, in the UK fall into the digital skills gap. The BBC article lists these five basic skills: Manage information. The US is also experiencing a lack of digital skills and it’s having a profound effect on business. Digital PR Skills. social skills.
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Having the right set of skills is essential for landing the job you want. LinkedIn is giving job seekers a hand in this department with the new LinkedIn in-demand skills notification feature.
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JANUARY 9, 2018
In the latest episode of the Brand Authority Podcast, I share 4 of the most important digital marketing skills in demand right now that you need to know. The Most Important Digital Marketing Skills in Demand Right Now. The digital world is evolving at a rapid pace.
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If you aren’t familiar with the LinkedIn Skills & Expertise feature, which was launched in the 4th Quarter of 2012, I wrote about it in Part 1: LinkedIn Skills Endorsements: What’s Going On? , Some wonder how those skills appeared on their Profiles in the first place.
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This list of the top 25 skills that can make you more marketable in 2016 and beyond was published on the Official LinkedIn blog. The data was gathered by analyzing all of the hiring and recruiting activity that occurred on LinkedIn in 2015 to find the 25 hottest skills required.
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We already have a shortage of workers with digital skills and recruiters report that they are struggling to find people with the right talent. Predictions are that tighter immigration laws will make it even harder to find technically skilled workers.
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I’ve found that the best websites are built by a team of people who collectively have these skills: Graphic Design, Content Creation, Platform-Specific Developmental, and Search Engine Optimization.
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Looking to make LinkedIn more of a focus in your social media marketing strategy? Here are some tips on how to boost your LinkedIn efforts
Proactive Report
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Right now there is a shortage of analysts with the skills to deliver these insights, so it’s a very hot skill. This is good news for savvy marketers and PR practitioners who learn these skills – it could lead to a seat at the boardroom table.
Proactive Report
MAY 20, 2013
How to measure it requires learning new skills. Online PR Social Media Strategy digital media Online News online newsroom skills A benchmark for you: If you are not spending 30% of your time in 2013 with data, Ms/Mr Marketer, you’ll fail to achieve professional success.
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In a new episode of The Social Business Engine podcast, Bernie Borges speaks with Kurt Shaver, the co-founder and Chief Sales Officer at Vengreso
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Learn the most important traits and skills to look for when hiring a social media manager. They’re not really skills. So the third thing that I would say is really important is to look to hire someone who has some skill with multimedia.
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Social-savvy and trend-driven may be the basic social media skills, but these are no longer enough to master the field. College is important, we know. But the theoretical approach to learning isn’t always relevant or practical enough for the real world, and certainly not for marketers. As social channels continue to evolve, so do the […]. Social Media Marketing Content Marketing Social Analytics Social Media Strategy
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What are the skills to master and traits to have? We’ll share 10 skills and traits that are crucial to being a great social media manager and relevant resources to help you improve in those areas. Skills vs Traits. Skills and traits others think are important.
Proactive Report
OCTOBER 13, 2015
Employees are aware of their lack of digital skills, they know these skills are vital to the success of the business and they’re keen to improve. Almost half said they’d use their own time to learn these skills. But due to budget constraints companies are not investing in digital skills training. The survey shows that digital skills are essential for growth and success in business today. PR Tech Tools digital skills training
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