Monthly Archives: December 2011

Killing Time? Get a Head Start

Posted on December 28, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

Running at work is fun. Running at work is freeing. Running at work is exciting. Running at work is gross. …But only in the best way possible. While we await the New Year, and coworkers’ return from holiday vacations, life around … Continue reading →

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Holiday-Inspired Tips

Posted on December 26, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

FIRE PR Group hopes you enjoyed and/or are enjoying the holidays. Though Christmas might be over, we can all learn a few lessons from our favorite bearded fella. Joe Vasquez, the writer of yesterday’s PR Daily post, outlines a few … Continue reading →

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Online Trends: 2012

Posted on December 22, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

YouTube introduced New Analytics, Facebook has a Timeline, and companies can make detailed profiles on Linkedin. 2011 has been a good year – Though I’m sure I’m not the only one who was a little uncomfortably nostalgic (and occasionally repulsed) … Continue reading →

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“Like” Tops Annoying Word Poll

Posted on December 20, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

Like, whatever. According to today’s PR Daily post by Michael Sebastian, the most annoying word of the year is “Whatever”. Not to worry, “Like” trails closely behind. For the last two years these words have topped the lists for words … Continue reading →

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AP Stylebook Plug-in for PC Users

Posted on December 16, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

If you eat, sleep, breathe, and swear by the rules of the AP Stylebook, there is a new tool for you — and those of you who may not be so loyal to its pages of wisdom. In his article … Continue reading →

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Expectations for 2012

Posted on December 15, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

What should PR professionals expect in the upcoming year? In Beth Monaghan’s 10 (more predictions for the PR industry in 2012 she makes a list (along with accompanying explanations) of the changes professionals should anticipate. Some of these include: Heavier … Continue reading →

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Be Creative: Don’t Say You Are

Posted on December 14, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

You are no longer creative – if you say you are. More specifically, any creative merit you may have could vanish the minute you describe yourself as the quintessential example of this trait on your resume. For those of us … Continue reading →

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Apps for PR Pros

Posted on December 12, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

Apps make life easier. More so, the manner by which we use them can potentially affect how much “easier” our work may seem. I am aware that smart phone apps are not a new find.  However, tapping into which apps … Continue reading →

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Symbols Causing Mixed Signals?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

In yesterday’s post by Matt Rosoff in Business Insider’s tech section, Rosoff outlines the changes Twitter has made to make the site more user-friendly in the upcoming year. These additions include timelines with rich text, embedded tweets and searchable information … Continue reading →

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Convergence: Introducing Social TV Apps & Consolidating Workplace Disciplines for 2012

Posted on December 8, 2011 by FIRE PR Group

For anyone considering isolating their PR team from their social media personnel – this article is just for you. In her article Eight Social Media Trends for 2012, Spin Sucks’ Gini Dietrich highlights a few advancements in social media for … Continue reading →

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