I can't remember exactly when or how I met Lisa Grimm. But one thing's for certain: She left quite an impression. And I'm...
PR Rock Stars: Space 150’s Lisa Grimm
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Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
Inside Conversations: News and chatter in the Minnesota PR and social media scene
Earlier this year, I started a new semi-regular series, aimed at the MSP creative market, around comings and goings in the...
How to look for a new job–when you already have a job
It's a common problem, but one many infrequently discuss: How do you search for a job when you already have one? I know for...
The #1 reason brands should start using Instagram (and it’s not the reason you might think)
It's not about community. It's not about followers. Heck, it's not even about sharing the images to Facebook (which is a...
The lie of the LinkedIn endorsement and recommendation
When was the last time you looked at your LinkedIn profile? If you're like some, it was probably a while ago. In fact, some...
7 public speaking lessons from my favorite Ignite Minneapolis speakers
A few weeks ago, I missed my favorite local event here in Minneapolis/St. Paul: Ignite. I know many other markets have...
5 Facebook Insights upgrades worth a closer look
In case you missed it, earlier this week Facebook rolled out its new update to Insights. It's been a long time coming, too,...
400 unread emails in your inbox: Does that make you important or inept?
It's a common refrain in our industry, right? I have (insert extremely high number here) unread emails--I'm not sure how...
Does the famed social media community management unicorn really exist?
A couple weeks ago I spoke to a group of aspiring community managers at the Social Lights training program. During that...
Youtility: 6 quotes that sum up Jay Baer’s new book
I'm not a huge fan of the social media book craze. They're a dime a dozen. Go check out the marketing section at Barnes...