This is a question I’ve been asked more than a few times and for those looking to enter the social networking world it’s an important one. After all, we’re all busy enough that adding on additional layers might take away from other priorities…that’s not the goal. For me personally, becoming...
Recently I’ve been working on building a better LinkedIn profile, inviting contacts I’ve worked with and joining several groups that inspire discussion related to work topics I’d like to learn more about. It’s been an interesting process deciding who to connect with, as I debate whether I know someone in the...
If Google is your new business card, then managing your personal brand online is critical. The University of Nevada, Reno Extended Studies Program offers a new course this November designed to assist students with hands-on techniques to build the online presence needed to remain competitive in today’s economy. “Google is...
There's great power in networking...from a professional and personal standpoint. In the era of social networking, several of our clients are embarking on this journey and, with a little hand holding, they are quickly becoming believers. For instance, one client's fans on Facebook shot up to more than 800 in...
Back in December, RKPR took advantage of an opportunity. Honestly, I keep thinking that anyone would have done what we did. I’m also naïve enough to believe that all communications professionals call journalists back, but I know that’s not true (ssshhh, I know because the journalists tell). But the truth...
I started this blog post two weeks ago, spurred by a Twitter post I read that said the person felt like a voyeur for following others and reading others’ posts more than posting themselves. It got me to thinking, just how many “social freeloaders” are there out there and what...
There’s a lot to be said for the “new” networking—that is social media and the myriad options for connecting online. It’s as easy as surfing the internet, posting brief thoughts and uploading photos and video. And despite being able to share personal details and often random thoughts, it’s done on...
What is it with networking that can create an emotion of anxiety and excitement? Anxiety for some because they aren't sure what to say, what to do or, well, because they just don’t want to engage. Then there are those that thrive in the environment. I’ve witnessed all types and,...
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