Posts made in February, 2010

Crush It with Authenticity

Crush It with Authenticity

Authenticity is key in the world of Web 2.0. From creating content to engaging in conversations, genuine enthusiasm is both appealing and apparent. Gary Vaynerchuk explores this concept in relation to social media in his concise, invigorating book – “Crush It! Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion.” Vaynerchuk, a big name in social media circles, grew his family’s $4 million...

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Tipping the Point in Social Media

Tipping the Point in Social Media

The age of technology generated an avenue for social epidemics to spark across the Internet, greatly impacting companies in the court of public opinion. Malcolm Gladwell, a National Bestselling author and writer for The New Yorker, coined the examination of powerful paradigm shifts that spread like wildfire throughout society in his 2000 novel “The Tipping Point.” Taking a few hints from...

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Greenwashing vs. Green Marketing

Greenwashing vs. Green Marketing

It’s difficult these days to differentiate between companies genuinely dedicated to making a difference and those washing our perceptions of “green.” According to sourcewatch.org, the term “greenwashing” is defined as the unjustified appropriation of environmental virtue by a professional entity. This may include a company, an industry, a government, a politician or even a...

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Networking: How You Can Get That Perfect Job

Networking: How You Can Get That Perfect Job

As spring graduation quickly approaches, college seniors around the country are feeling lost and frantic on how to tackle the job-search. The big question looms over every seniors mind: How can I get a job? It’s both terrifying and exciting, but there’s an important tool everyone should know about before entering the real world—networking. These days, it’s not only about your skills,...

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Planning for Flexibility

Planning for Flexibility

A public relations education is notorious for drilling an outline for plan writing into young aspiring practitioners. A problem and opportunity statement always umbrellas the situation analysis, a goal statement, target audiences, strategies and tactics, and so on and so forth. Though understanding the significance of each of these elements is important, ultimately we should know the rules well...

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