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Bragging to your friends about the dozens of connections you’ve amassed on LinkedIn? Chuck Hester kicks your butt. Video

This editor considers a change in careers upon learning that copy churns out by itself.

How to choose survey questions that provide valuable data. Video


PR DAILY
The oil giant promised to curb this practice, yet it continues to fund groups skeptical of climate change. Also, the state of the Twittersphere 2009. And much more.


PR JUNKIE
Smokey the Bear’s 65th birthday celebrated with new PSAs
Message geared towards 4th of July vacationers.

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Are you using LinkedIn effectively?
Communicator and LinkedIn expert Chuck Hester discusses how to build your network, contact journalists and look for a job on this popular professional networking site. Video


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How can a newly-minted PR pro get a subject matter expert in the press?
A communicator was just handed the task of public relations and among her duties is getting a subject matter expert in the national press. Any suggestions?


JOB OF THE DAY
Director, Public Relations
Responsible for working with Public Relations Vice President, PR and Marketing teams to develop and execute programs that elevate strategic messages of Californian wine brands in the USA marketplace. This includes managing the key agency relationships and one nominated PR Coordinator and working within agreed budget guidelines.

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The Typochondriac tests Jean-Baptiste-Alphonse Karr's assertion that the more things change, the more they stay the same.

What to tell laid-off employees and those left behind following staff cuts.

How CME Group implements its three-prong approach to social media. Video

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