I'm developing a proposal to overhaul the way my company thinks about communication. One of the major components that would allow this to work is the creation of what is essentially a "wire service". What software already exists to do this? (lots of details inside)
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posted by dadici
on May 15, 2013 -
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I'm thinking of enrolling for Fall 2013, and I'm interested in a practical, skills based (as opposed to academic) program. What courses are absolutely essential nowadays?
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posted by winterportage
on May 6, 2013 -
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Wanted: Names of headhunters that place communications professionals in nonprofit jobs in NYC, plus advice. Got any?
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posted by Violet Blue
on Apr 23, 2013 -
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I've been asked to invent a mock communications campaign for a non-profit organization based around their primary cause. There's just one problem: I've never done that before. Like, I literally don't understand what a communications campaign is in a tangible "this is what you put on paper" way.
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posted by pinetree
on Apr 7, 2013 -
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Professional communicators of Metafilter: Please give me your tips for handling subject matter experts who write poorly, but don't know it. When a colleague is adamant that their disorganised writing and grammatical errors Must Not Be Changed, how do you respond?
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posted by embrangled
on Mar 28, 2013 -
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I work for an advocacy organization and we're getting ready to send out a press release. I know this will make me sound old fashioned, but I'd like to include an infographic we've developed and I'm not sure what the right way to do it is. I know sending images and graphics with press releases is very common now, but I've never needed to do it before. I usually send things like that as a follow up to interested reporters. In this case, we want to send the graphic to everyone off the bat.
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posted by dottiechang
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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Let's say you have a global disaster where the traditional web is no longer available (all ISPs are down, or a virus/cyber-attack incapacitates the web for entire regions of the world). What are the data communication alternatives in this sort of context? Is anyone still running a BBS? Does anyone even have a dialup modem anymore? Is there something better than this?
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posted by furtive
on Feb 25, 2013 -
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I am a recent PR/communications graduate. I was wondering if there was a place to find freelance/volunteer opportunities in order to build my resume and experience?
posted by dfc5656
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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In my organization, we're not great at job titles. Mostly they aren't really needed. But for what I do it would be helpful, when contacting people both within and without the organization, to have a title to use that both speaks to what I do and gives folks an idea that I'm someone who is authorized to [get information/make changes to accounts and procedures/make decisions/spend money/whatever].
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posted by attercoppe
on Jan 23, 2013 -
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I want to transform my department's social media team into the campus experts on social media. What are the books, workshops, tools, websites and communities I should be looking into?
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posted by pwnguin
on Jan 19, 2013 -
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I work in communications and would like to start a blog that I could link to from Twitter and LinkedIn. But I'd also like to write about my personal life. How do I thread this needle?
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posted by kat518
on Jan 8, 2013 -
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My employer will pay for 75% of my tuition in a graduate program. Would a Master's Degree in Communication Studies be a worthy option?
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posted by Think_Long
on Aug 7, 2012 -
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Would appreciate advice on part-time jobs in Glasgow, for a mature student with an eye on building her CV more than earning pocket money (though that would be good too!).
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posted by cendawanita
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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I've been working in my current position for a little over a year now, and I love most things about it. But: I'm very overworked, exhausted, and I can feel burn-out creeping in. If I leave to work at another organization, will I still be just as busy? Is NGO work only for the super-committed?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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Applying for jobs that fall broadly into the Marketing, PR & Communications field, and need a quick reality check on the issue of qualifications and experience.
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posted by Weng
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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International phone recommendation, looking to buy an unlocked phone in the US before leaving, what should I look for and what works best?
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posted by melizabeth
on Aug 9, 2011 -
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My SO will be traveling to the US (from Canada) for six weeks, starting this weekend. Help us figure out an iPhone solution so we can stay in touch.
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posted by OLechat
on Jul 14, 2011 -
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Please tell me about ham radio.
This thread on the blue about the protests in Egypt contains a number of comments about ham radio and its utility in situations where the Internet is unavailable. Assume I know nothing about equipment or the process of becoming an operator (because this is true).
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posted by catlet
on Jan 28, 2011 -
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I'm writing a term paper (15 pages) in my American History class on the computer and its influence on America history. Topics of focus?
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posted by NotSoSiniSter
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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Going to New York next week to check out the grad school program I've been accepted to. What should I look for/what questions should I ask/etc?
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posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth
on Apr 21, 2010 -
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How do I get over working for a company that I am morally and ethically against? This is my first job out of college.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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What are some good resources (workshops, online courses, etc) that will help me improve my organization's marketing communications initiatives?
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posted by squawk
on Feb 2, 2010 -
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Electrical engineers and others with a pretty in-depth understanding of communications tech: why does Comcast have a specified minimum for transmission signal strength from cable modems on its network? Or a maximum for reception signal strength?
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posted by kavasa
on Jan 13, 2010 -
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Job_Offer_Filter: I'm a struggling freelance writer trying to (someday) break into the pr/communications field. I've just been offered a staff writer position at a small local newspaper. Does accepting the job inch me closer to my desired field? Or just burden me with a ton of unmarketable experience?
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posted by sureshot
on Nov 23, 2009 -
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I have absolutely no comprehension whatsoever of how fiber optic cables can transmit information -- phone calls, emails, whatever --
by using light. Seriously, this makes no sense. Please explain it to me as if I'm a fifth-grader who makes decent grades in science class.
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posted by mudpuppie
on Oct 6, 2009 -
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Fellow freelancers and/or marketing gurus: where is the fine line between staying on a potential employer’s radar and being a pest--and how do I get as close to it as possible?
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posted by gottabefunky
on Sep 14, 2009 -
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Is there a way or tool to easily wed Twitter to Delicious, through sickness and in health? Preferably more health...
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posted by metalheart
on Apr 4, 2009 -
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Due to a raft of factors beyond my control, I have to give up my awesome but poorly paid and very demanding job as a reporter and seek a more 9-5 employment, with better pay. AskMe, can you help me identify my selling points for PR and communications jobs?
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posted by t0astie
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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Here's the deal, MeFi: I know absolutely nothing about computers, other than how to access the internet and use MS Word. However, I'm starting to think seriously about careers in media and communications, and I know being a decent writer isn't nearly good enough, especially in this economy. So, what programs should I start with? I'm thinking excel spreadsheets (sad I know), Outlook, Photoshop, maybe basic html coding?
Bonus points if you can point me to any useful websites or books with introductory tutorials. Thanks!
posted by themaskedwonder
on Jan 22, 2009 -
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Graphic Designers / Commercial Artists, Social Policy People, PR/Communications Professionals: where do your professions overlap?
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posted by Weng
on Jan 18, 2009 -
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So, awhile back I noticed a lot of people beginning a lot of their sentences with the word
so. Suddenly, I was doing the same. Does anyone know if this has a specific origin in the culture? A character in a TV show, maybe?
posted by partner
on Sep 17, 2008 -
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I'm looking for a good personal voicemail service that can replace a home phone number.
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posted by dammitjim
on Sep 2, 2008 -
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I'm working for a newer growing, small business (4-5 employees or so).
We have to send emails containing the same information to existing customers.
For example, we have to notify customers about their accounts (for
example, their CC/billing information becomes outdated) or customers
send us a question. We're looking for an efficient way to do this.
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posted by fizzix
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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Novel Research Filter: Help me describe phone culture/ etiquette in the 70's prior to the advent of answering machines.
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posted by Xurando
on Jan 13, 2008 -
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How do two people who are both a) super-sensitive to criticism, real or imagined; b) prone to being critical toward others; and c) married manage to coexist peacefully?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2007 -
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9-11 Technology Filter: I have never been able to even get signal on my Blackberry 8200 (GSM) within 10 seconds of liftoff, so how were cell phone calls completed from hijacked planes on 9-11? Specifically, given the prevailing handset, carrier, and tower technologies present in the Boston, NY, and DC metro and intervening areas at the time, and given the flight paths and altitudes of the hijacked planes, how were passengers able to complete cellphone calls to loved ones?
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posted by Pastabagel
on Nov 30, 2007 -
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I've been asked to do a short job interview with some candidates for an intranet content manager position. I've never been on that side of the interview table before and need some help coming up with good questions to ask.
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posted by hootch
on Nov 7, 2007 -
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