Archive for August, 2013
Microsoft’s new intranet put staffers in charge
The new design moved away from being an ‘encyclopedia’ of information to a tool for helping employees find their own solutions.
6 steps to ace your phone interview
With proper background, clear speaking, and good body language, you can deliver a stellar phone interview.
4 ‘what if’ questions that will help you grow your fan base
Content marketing can do more than establish your brand as a thought leader. It can build a huge audience of loyal customers. Here’s how.
The 12 most cringe-worthy business phrases
To be honest with you, this article is literally filled with rocket science. But that’s just my two cents.
15 career milestones to reach by age 30
The tribulations of your 20s behind you now, you can harvest the professional fruits of those arduous labors. Just don’t think the days of working weekends are over and done.
6 alternative ways to compensate your interns
From the latest gizmos to a rotation through various departments, the array of perks and opportunities you offer will mean a great deal to the promising young people out there.
Outlook apology is a template for crisis response
Where Microsoft fleetingly fails from a technical standpoint, it prospers in its corporate handling of the incident.
7 Pinterest marketing mistakes to avoid
A brand presence on Pinterest is great—as long as the initial impression is sharp, the updates continually fresh and not ‘spammy,’ and the interaction with followers lively and engaging.
13 tips for creating a killer editorial calendar
Your company’s blog will be worlds better with some regimented organization.
Infographic: How to measure your content marketing campaign
Use this graphic as a checklist to determine whether your content marketing is helping the company’s bottom line.
Is calling an editor really that bad?
Sometimes, pitches just need a voice. A phone conversation can certainly seem intrusive, but showing basic respect can go a long way.
4 time management tips for on-the-go social media managers
Manage your time effectively and you won’t have to scramble to get through your task list.
10 legal tips for your social media policy
A lawyer explains what employers can and cannot prohibit in a social media policy. Read this before you draft one up.
Share your success stories in the 2013 Social Media Awards
We want to brag about the great work you’ve done using social media this past year.