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What We're Reading: May 24-28, 2010
By: Marijean Jaggers
05/28/2010 - Standing Partnership's picks of must-read links for the week We're all headed out of the office early today to enjoy the nice, long Memorial Day weekend. We hope you are, too, but before you go, here are some fun links to get you in the…
We're Celebrating at Standing Partnership
By: Cathy Dunkin
05/28/2010 - Our team is celebrating Melissa Lackey -- our new president and my new business partner, a successful first quarter, and a strong plan to guide our future growth. Melissa and I have been friends and colleagues for a long time; we are excited to work…
Honoring Education: A Keynote Speech about Connecting
By: Marijean Jaggers
05/28/2010 - This week I was honored to provide the keynote address at the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center's completer ceremony. This event, a bit different than a traditional graduation, honors and awards students that have completed a field of study in technical education. The group of…
SEO & Web Content Writing: The Balancing Act
By: Paul Suess
05/27/2010 - It's an idea that has evolved from a trend into a necessity: effectively writing clear and concise Web content while maximizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Like tightrope walking, it can be a difficult task to maneuver gracefully. If you're too heavy creating articles to get…
Move Over, Justin Bieber
By: Christi Dixon
05/26/2010 - Hello. My name is Christi, and I'm a reality TV junkie. It's not all trashy. It's inspiring, riveting and oddly redemptive. (Yesterday's Biggest Loser brought me to tears.) And, it's helping my career and clients. Really. I'll bet you this 12-year-old will end up as…
How Social Media Can Help Land a Job
By: Paul Suess
05/24/2010 - As my internship at Standing Partnership rapidly comes to an end on May 28, I must be on the hunt for permanent employment. Times are tough and you have to get creative. The traditional ways of searching and applying to positions still have some validity…
What We're Reading: May 17-21, 2010
By: Marijean Jaggers
05/21/2010 - Standing Partnership's picks of must-read links for the week Via BookofJoe and Nick Bilton and the New York Times, navigating the labyrinth of Facebook's privacy. Even with the visual, we still don't get it. What the Hashtag?! a great newfound resource for discovering…
Five Reasons to Make Professional Development a Priority
By: Christi Dixon
05/18/2010 - We often counsel clients on the value of interacting with people who shape their reputations and can help them achieve their business goals. It's no different for communications professionals. We have a responsibility to keep learning and to surround ourselves with talented people who challenge…
What We're Reading: May 10-14, 2010
By: Marijean Jaggers
05/14/2010 - Standing Partnership's picks of must-read links for the week of May 10-14, 2010 The FDA's new Bad Ad Program (launched May 11), will educate health care providers on how to recognize misleading drug ads and provide them with an anonymous way to report them. I'd…
Standing Partnership's Top Ten List of Where Do You Stand? Posts (To Date)
By: Marijean Jaggers
05/11/2010 - Melissa Lackey asked me to pull a list of our best blog posts for a conference session on blogging with Worldcom, the global consortium of PR firms to which Standing Partnership belongs. I was eager to have the excuse to work on this project. While…
