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Better Computer? Maybe. Better Writing? Definitely
By: Mistie Thompson
04/28/2009 - So recently my colleague Justin entered the PC vs. Mac smackdown ring with his thoughts on Microsoft's recent "Keep the Change" campaign, crediting Microsoft for finally "landing a punch" in the ad wars between the two brand powerhouses. Well, Mac has fired back with four…
A Crisis Will Happen - Are You Ready?
By: Mistie Thompson
04/17/2009 - On a recent crisp April morning, my colleague Marijean and I swooped into the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) with the kind of stealth that would make Navy SEALs proud. Intimidating black briefcases in hand and intense CSI-style game faces on, we pulled the CHO executive staff…
Virginia is for Social Media Lovers
By: Mistie Thompson
04/15/2009 - Our resident social media expert is out and about again! If you’re in the Central Virginia area on Wed., April 29 and are ready for intermediate digital media training, head over to CitySpace in the Downtown Mall for “Social Networking 201: Building Your Online Presence…
A Star is Born
By: Mistie Thompson
03/10/2009 - Yes, Standing Partnership employs not only reputation management experts, but now also TV stars. Our very own Marijean Jaggers will be making her television debut Tuesday, March 10 on WCAV's CBS 19 6 p.m. newscast in Charlottesville, VA - and it's not just a one-time appearance. No siree,…
Good Is Actually Good
By: Mistie Thompson
03/09/2009 - Call me dumb, or delusional, or desperately in need of a long tropical vacation (guilty as charged), but in an effort to find a bright spot in the chaos that seems to be surrounding us these days, I believe I've identified one: we now must live…
Kicking the Grinch Out of the Holiday Office Party
By: Mistie Thompson
11/17/2008 - There’s no joy in Whoville this year, according to the AP. Company holiday parties are being slashed faster than victims in “Saw V,” and the bloodletting appears to be happening at companies large and small. I’m sure the Grinch is dancing with glee in his…
Will Twitter Take Center Stage on Election Day?
By: Mistie Thompson
10/31/2008 - Microblogging service Twitter has been revving up its relevance as the 2008 presidential race heads toward the grand finale of election day, but its newest offering may make it the go-to spot for instantaneous reporting on Nov. 4. Twitter Vote Report has been actively recruiting Twitter-philes for the past…
Finding Our Fun Again
By: Mistie Thompson
09/24/2008 - There's grumbling around the halls of Standing Partnership these days. Yes, I know I may be blowing our image as an utopian work paradise where happy Standing elves whistle while we work all day long. (OK, so we do whistle. Mostly Metallica.) And we're…
Sometimes The News Is Good
By: Mistie Thompson
09/18/2008 - In a week filled with depressing, discouraging and plain old bad news, here's a inspirational, uplifting news story featuring a few of our country's true heroes volunteering at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital. A special thanks to Mike Bush and KSDK-TV for regularly featuring stories…
Wanted: An "Extreme" Home And Your "Extreme" Help
By: Mistie Thompson
09/11/2008 - Ty Pennington, the ABC cameras and the entire "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" crew just rolled out of town after making a dream come true for a very deserving family and a special coffee-shop owner in St. Louis. Don't go far, Ty. We need you back.…
