Not that long ago, a simple invite to a networking event would make me cringe. I considered networking events to be showcases of the haves and the have-nots — those who have that magical skill of feeling comfortable while mingling,…
If I could “like” the Facebook Leadership Communications Summit I attended in February a hundred times, I would. Not only because I had the opportunity to meet inspiring communicators from across the globe and eat lots of delicious food (while…
Visual storytelling, reimagined Say goodbye to agonizing over which photo or video to post on Instagram. With Instagram’s latest update, you can choose up to 10 photos and videos in one post and swipe through to see all of them.…
Our blog post last week detailed some of the most recent updates Facebook has to offer. While it’s good to stay on top of new features, it’s important to maintain an engaging Facebook presence. Check off these 5 items regularly…
Can’t keep up with all the new and changing features on Facebook? We’re here to break down everything you need to know to stay up to date. Facebook has changed so much over the past year: live video has really…
The latest Pinterest update for business profiles helps you express your brand’s identity by highlighting your favorite boards. Showcase allows you to select five boards to feature in the top of your profile. The showcase feature scrolls through the five…
Our distributed team works because of the communications platforms that keep us (and our clients) feeling connected. For day-to-day communications and tasks, we love Slack. For team-building, we do weekly team meeting video calls using appear.in. It’s also a cost-effective…
Christmas gift-giving started out as a charitable activity, but over time has evolved into today’s consumer-driven frenzy. (If you’d like to learn more about the history of gift giving, check out this archived segment from NPR.) Given the intense year…
As the holiday season rolls around, to-do lists get longer with shopping, traveling, decorating, hosting and planning. On top of all the chaos that comes with the holiday spirit, you have to stay productive at work. Here are some…
The holidays are quickly approaching, and while that usually signals a chaotic time of cooking, family time, holiday shopping, and general stress, for those in the nonprofit sector, that also means the added workload of year-end fundraising. Here are a…
Adding visuals to any story creates a bigger impact and results in more engagement from viewers. But you can’t just pick any photo; you must be intentional in your visual storytelling. It’s important to choose great photos for everything from…
Personality tests like Myers-Briggs and DiSC can give you insight into your own strengths and challenges, and why people in your life act the way they do. After understanding what each style prefers (and also what sets them off), you’ll…