Think Before You Post to Avoid A Social Media Crisis

Think Before You Post to Avoid A Social Media Crisis

We all have had those moments where we see something on social media that makes us feel an emotion. Quickly, we can be inspired to laugh, cry or get angry. We instantly want to react. But what does liking, sharing, or commenting say about us professionally or personally?

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What I’ve Learned as a PR Apprentice
Advice, Public Relations Alexandra Berg Advice, Public Relations Alexandra Berg

What I’ve Learned as a PR Apprentice

I had no idea what to expect or what a virtual apprenticeship would even look like, but throughout the past eight months, I have gained real-world PR experience, expanded upon my undergraduate skills, and formed so many new skills. I have learned more in this position than I could even put onto paper, but here are some of the most important and career-altering tips I learned as a PR apprentice.

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Four Steps for Practicing Social Responsibility

Four Steps for Practicing Social Responsibility

If you are unfamiliar with “Corporate Social Responsibility'' or CSR, you may not realize you are taking part in it when you participate in your organization's United Way campaign, recycle items in the office, or donate in a company’s food drive.

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How to Clarify Complex Brands
Business Tips, Business Communication, Personal Branding Melissa Vela-Williamson Business Tips, Business Communication, Personal Branding Melissa Vela-Williamson

How to Clarify Complex Brands

A marketing industry rule of thumb is that a customer needs seven interactions with a brand before they remember it or engage with it. If the brand is inconsistent in its brand expression, then that rule goes out the window.

Brand expression inconsistency is quite common with organizations large and small. Sometimes with small organizations, a brand style guide doesn’t exist.

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Managing Communication During Power Outages

Managing Communication During Power Outages

The morning of Feb. 15, Texans woke up to a Winter Wonderland. As the day wore on, our Winter Wonderland turned into a Winter Wasteland. Power outages left thousands of residents without heat and in the dark. To compound the challenges, many lost water service to their homes from frozen water pipes and other weather-related issues. The winter storm of 2021 taught us many lessons when outages lasted more than a day. Here are a few tips to help you plan for the next major weather disaster.

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