I really can't recall how or when, exactly, I met Holly Matson Spaeth--it may have been on Twitter. But, we share a love...
PR Rock Stars: Polaris’ Holly Matson Spaeth
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Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
Can Klout really be a social media management tool?
Last month, social scoring platform Klout shared news: it was adding important new features to its tool. No longer was...
Why I’m not using my laptop in meetings anymore
Let me just get this out there before we start: I have lousy handwriting. So lousy, I can barely read my OWN handwriting....
Do you really need to kiss up to clients?
A big part of being on the agency or consultant side of our business is relationship-building and management. No question....
The next generation of PR: 17 PR students to watch
Each year, I make a point of going back to my alma mater, Winona St. University, to speak with students there about life in...
Why Digg–not Reddit–is a must-read for PR pros
Reddit. The front page of the Internet. That's the motto, right? That's what Reddit fanatics claim, isn't it? That might be...
14 answers to the “what do I say on Twitter?” question from your CEO
One question I continue to hear from some of my larger clients, or friends/colleagues that work with larger companies:...
Why I’m joining the MIMA board of directors
I've got a bit of news to share today: I'm joining the Minnesota Interactive Marketing Association (MIMA) board of...
Why I’m done with RFPs (for now)
I'm so mad at myself. I swore I was done with RFPs. Then, I got sucked back in. Sucked back in by the prospect of a fairly...
Is your personal social network the new media rolodex?
David Griner gave a great presentation at last week's Solo PR Summit about the blurring of lines between earned and paid...