December 31st, 2009

Show Me the Numbers

Posted by: Jonathan Rick

It took a recession, but resumes finally are receiving renewed scrutiny. The ability to embellish and obscure shrinks when one out of every six workers is under or unemployed. More than ever, recruiters want to see accomplishments, not responsibilities; numbers, not adverbs. (more…)

December 30th, 2009

Why You Shouldn’t Accept Every Facebook Friend Request

Posted by: Rob Bluey

When it comes to Facebook, what’s more important: Having a large network of “friends” whom you don’t know? Or a smaller well-connected group of individuals with whom you have real relationships?

I consider myself a friendly person, but that’s no longer the case when it comes to Facebook. After careful thought and deliberation, I’ve decided to stop accepting friend requests from people I don’t know.

With more than 350 million users, Facebook is home to an incredible network of people. Complete strangers ask to be my friend every day. Some are so self-absorbed they’ve even prodded me to become “fans” of their pages. Others bombard me with event invites I have no interest or possible way of attending. Don’t get me started on annoying applications like Pillow Fight and Blingee Book. Enough is enough. (more…)

December 23rd, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

The Greatest Hits of 2009 Part IV (Brian Solis)
Check out some of the most read and shared PR and social media posts of 2009.

Outstanding Advocacy Websites (e.politics)
Get a taste of what makes a great advocacy Web site by checking out some of the best campaign sites on the Internet.

December 14th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

Cisco shortens distance between D.C. and Copenhagen (The Hill)
Cisco has worked with the Danish government to set up 100 Telepresence centers (a video conferencing system) installed in Danish consulates and United Nations stations for government officials who could not make the trip to Copenhagen.

Top 10 Web Platforms of 2009 (ReadWriteWeb)
ReadWriteWeb lists its pick for the top ten web platforms of 2009.

December 11th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

Political Tweets of the Week (CNN)
Read some of the most notable political tweets of the week.

5 Free Twitter Tools For Marketers (Mark Flavin Marketing)
Learn about five free resources you can use to help your business get more “Twitter traffic.”

December 10th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

It’s Official! “Winning in 2010″ is Now an E-Book, Ready for Download (e.politics)
This PDF/e-book provides a straightforward guide to leveraging both new and old online tools to help candidates win in 2010.

Facebook Unveils Privacy Changes (CNN)
A pop-up asking users to change their privacy settings appeared on Facebook today.  Facebook is hopeful these changes will help streamline privacy controls.

December 8th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

How Getting an F on Your School Paper Makes You a Better Blogger (ProBlogger)
A popular blogger shares his thoughts on how moving away from ‘make the grade writing’ will help engage your readers and make for a successful blog.

How Events Can Use Social Media
(ChrisBrogan.com)
Learn how social media tools can help improve event attendance, drive collaboration and extend the value of events.

December 7th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

Ten Ways to Blow It Online in 2010 (Politics Magazine)
Epolitics.com founder Colin Delany divulges ten ways political campaigns can “blow it online.”

The Smartphone Apps That Could Save Your Life (CNN Tech)
A growing number of smartphone applications intended to assist health care professionals or improve personal health have the potential to save lives.

December 4th, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

10 Web Trends to Watch in 2010 (CNN Tech)
Mashable’s Pete Cashmore lists his 10 Web trends for next year.

Online Privacy Quickly Becoming Key Issue for Lawmakers, Activists (The Hill)
The growing gap between innovation and privacy safeguards is driving advocacy groups to request more strict privacy standards on the Web.

December 2nd, 2009

Daily Specials

Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor

Facebook’s Road to 350 Million Users (Mashable)
Facebook has 350 million users – has it become the Google of social networking?

Top 50 Facebook Pages (ViralBlog)
Check out what brands are currently making the best use of Facebook.

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