Last month, Ev Williams (you remember him, founded a little thing called Twitter) unveiled to us his most recent project:...
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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.
How I spend my days in PR
Last week, I received the following email from a student at my alma mater at Winona State University: Hey Arik, I had you...
Are “best workplace” lists really worth the time for PR folks?
Each year, you start to see the lists in the spring. Best places to work. Top workplaces. You know the lists. If you work...
Is AirPR the future of public relations for small businesses?
A couple weeks ago I stumbled upon an interesting--and new--concept in the world of PR. A self-service PR web site designed...
8 questions–and answers–about my PR career experience
Last week, I helped organize and sat on a panel of "experienced graduates" at a Winona St. University alumni event in...
PR Rock Stars: Space 150’s Lisa Grimm
I can't remember exactly when or how I met Lisa Grimm. But one thing's for certain: She left quite an impression. And I'm...
Inside Conversations: News and chatter in the Minnesota PR and social media scene
Earlier this year, I started a new semi-regular series, aimed at the MSP creative market, around comings and goings in the...
How to look for a new job–when you already have a job
It's a common problem, but one many infrequently discuss: How do you search for a job when you already have one? I know for...
The #1 reason brands should start using Instagram (and it’s not the reason you might think)
It's not about community. It's not about followers. Heck, it's not even about sharing the images to Facebook (which is a...
The lie of the LinkedIn endorsement and recommendation
When was the last time you looked at your LinkedIn profile? If you're like some, it was probably a while ago. In fact, some...