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Navigate jam-packed conferences with these tactics
Experts agree that there's often no better way to make connections, pitch that story idea, land an agent or even find a new job than by face-to-face networking at conferences—but you can't just show up…
Rachel Kaufman
How to Avoid (and Handle) a Social Media Crisis originally published on The Executive Education Navigator blog. There’s no such thing as bad publicity? Try telling that to US Airways after their corporate Twitter account…
Laura Montgomery
A conference panel may seem like something you can "wing"—after all, how tough is it to sit and field questions about what you know best? But succeeding in front of a large crowd is actually…
Joel Schwartzberg
Spring’s almost here and Q2 is right around the corner, but it’s not too late to make sure your digital marketing plans are helping keep 2016 on track to be the most successful, and measurable,…
Katie Hottinger
In a world of bloggers, influencers, social media managers and content marketers, job seekers may wonder where all the “normal” jobs have gone. Good news: They’re still there, just under different titles, with slightly more…
McLean Robbins
Nearly every media professional today touches digital in some aspect of their job. And that means every media professional needs to have some knowledge of Search Engine Optimization, or SEO. Depending on your job duties,…
McLean Robbins
Alright, so you already know about content marketing, and how it’s key to how companies and brands are telling their story, and finding new customers. You may even be looking for content marketing jobs. But…
McLean Robbins
For professional utility, spending a few minutes a day on LinkedIn can bolster networking relationships, attract talent to your organization and support both your employer's brand and your own. Here are eight ways I've found to get…
David Berkowitz
What do Nike, Apple and the Kardashians have in common? They’re all huge brands that leave consumers thirsty for more of whatever they’re selling. A brand manager has a lot to do with that. In an…
Jenell Talley
True, social media can seem like a time suck. But you shouldn’t minimize social media activity while working to land that new gig—especially if you’re looking for a social media job. On the contrary, you’ll…
Jeffrey Yamaguchi