Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Around 11,000 people at Facebook and another 7,500 at Twitter are to be made redundant. This may get lost as a subplot in the current shitshow at Twitter, but it needs to stop. The dog-ate-my-homework of social media gaffes. Elon Musk then ensured the conversation moved on by forbidding remote work completely.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Over the last few weeks I’ve been writing about social media and how best assistants can use it for their professional lives. If you enjoy Twitter and understand how to use hashtags, follow influential people and companies then this can be really helpful for your company. Corporate Social Media.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Do you think assistants should use social media for professional purposes? If you answered positively then yes you would be correct I think using social media for your professional development and networking is an absolute must! Here are ten do ‘s and ten don’ts for using social media professionally….

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you organise meetings, away days, conferences, private dinners, summer parties, teambuilding or other events? The events show from SquareMeal. Venues + Events Live is the award-winning exhibition from SquareMeal, and helps PAs, EAs and event organisers find venues, suppliers and inspiration for their next 12 months’ worth of events.

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Success

JUNE 8, 2022

If the world’s most popular search engine was succeeded by a social media app, it may indicate a new era for the platforms that were once used solely for entertainment. A Pew Research Center study found that 84% of adults ages 18 to 29 use social media. Nearly half of consumers use social media to discover new brands.

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Allwork

AUGUST 25, 2022

We don’t know if this will change in the future, but as it stands now, only tangible items (such as the one in Zuckerberg’s post above) can be sold directly through Facebook and Instagram. Organic social media content is the stuff that you can post for free — whether it’s a feed post, Story, Reel or IGTV video. Source: @wework.

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Loosely Speaking

APRIL 6, 2011

Even though the big three (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) have been around for more than a few years, conventions and best practices for their use still seems like a hot topic. Speaking of This … here are a few related posts from the Loosely Speaking archives: Not that social with your social media?

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Office Dynamics

JULY 9, 2013

Social media has the power to connect professionals and consumers, making it a valuable tool in everyday business operations. For administrative and clerical professionals, social media can streamline communication and increase discourse. For a more informal, personal social media presence, use Facebook or Twitter.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Andrea Kalli

JUNE 18, 2010

In addition, take note of how frequently they ‘@’ and direct message their customers, how frequently they communicate with influential twitterers (5000+ followers) and whether they use their account for customer service or some kind of direct sales service. AirAsia is on Twitter and it uses the service effectively.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 16, 2010

While thousands of marketers battle for the best PPC advertising spots, conversion rates, and lowest bid prices, smart marketers are building communities, fostering organic support, and launching their products to ultra-cheap promotion through social media. However, not every social media product launch is a success.

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

While some of the larger events tend to rely on professional speakers and trainers, the smaller ones just don’t have the budget. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events. You can also leverage social media professionally.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 28, 2010

With such a wide divide in opinion, it is important that you base your social media spending (of time, of course) on campaigns that actually work. But how can you test your social media campaign for effectiveness? Social media is not a great platform for the traditional “buy now!&#

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 28, 2010

With such a wide divide in opinion, it is important that you base your social media spending (of time, of course) on campaigns that actually work. But how can you test your social media campaign for effectiveness? Social media is not a great platform for the traditional “buy now!&#

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

By AndreaKalli For those that live in Facebook -land, you know the pain of their platform changes when they affect Facebook Pages. Rebecca says – “The Facebook Assurance Program was started in 2010, for those small business owners who don’t have the patience, time or know-how to update their Pages. Rating 3.00

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Both founders are award winnings PAs with awards that include Hays PA of the Year, Senior Admin of the Year, Executive PA-Best Organised Event, We are the City Rising Star award as well as reaching the final places for another UK award. We used all social media platforms to advertise the event and the network itself.

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Denise Aday

AUGUST 9, 2012

Be sure to cover your critical social media basics. Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn: 3-5 subject- or industry-related posts per weekday, such as blog post promotion, events, and media mentions. Perfect for either ongoing support or targeted social media campaigns. Flat rate per month, prepaid.

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Andrea Kalli

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Over the course of just three years, once powerful newspapers were reduced to specks on their former image, and social media services took over as the most frequent and powerful platform for internet users to find out just what was going on. Social media attracts strong opinions, some politically charged and others personal.

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Andrea Kalli

MARCH 25, 2010

Now, thanks to social media, it is something that can really happen for small, efficient, and ultra-effective internet businesses. Social media gives small businesses the power to outshine their large opponents, outmaneuver major corporations, and with a bit of dedication and work, eventually beat their more powerful opponents.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 3, 2017

It’s time to kick-off a special event we’ve been hosting for years here on our blog that we hope you will enjoy! There are chances to win great prizes, all you have to do is engage with the blog posts by commenting as well as sharing the post on social media. Our Blog-a-Thon is a free online event.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 30, 2010

Work With Stephanie « Increase Productivity: Focus on What You CAN Control - Free Yourself from Feeling Overwhelmed/Stressed | Main | Check Out This Great Resource for Organizing Tips and Products (and maybe win some stuff too) » Productive Social Networking-Making the Most of Your Twitter & Facebook Experience - Do You Use Lists?

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

In fact, we found that over 76% of small businesses that took the survey, do all their marketing online, with only 14% still using offline methods such as advertising, events or direct mail. SEO produced the best results according to a third of small businesses, followed by Social Media Marketing and Content/In-bound Marketing.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 14, 2016

Following the success of the Assist Conference a few weeks ago I thought I would put together a more extensive training course for two of our favourite conference topics – Events Management for assistants and Social Media/Apps/Office Tech (I can’t think of a catchy title for this one!). Event design.

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 17, 2016

Instead of dreading Yelp and Facebook reviews, encourage them. Nielsen statistics show that 33% of consumers prefer to contact businesses via social media rather than by telephone. According to JD Power , a whopping 67% turn to places like Twitter and Facebook for customer service. Improve communication.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 22, 2010

By AndreaKalli A client of mine has recently experienced an inability to upload a custom Twitter background they had designed, so I decided to do a little digging around the ‘net for similar experiences. Having Trouble Uploading a New Twitter Background Lately? Want To Link To This Article? Feel free to grab the code below.

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Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Building Your Brand: Get Social. Social media is the engine that your job search will run on. A fully fleshed out, professional social media profile gives employers a point of reference beyond your resume. You might not think that it matters what you post on other social media sites, but you’d be surprised.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 14, 2010

By AndreaKalli It is evident that Virtual Events Support and Management will be one of the hottest niches in 2010. The stats are revealing of how many businesses are shifting their focus to delivering all types of Virtual Events to their different audiences. Access the Virtual Events Specialist and Camtasia Training Program Together!

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 11, 2010

Thankfully Facebook has taken pains to offer it to you: Facebook Mobile. Facebook takes advantage of this by allowing you to upload status updates or photos from any email account. Of course, if your mobile device has web access, you can access Facebook Mobile directly from your device’s web browser.

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Andrea Kalli

MAY 6, 2010

You’ll need to find your customers; marketing is key to success in almost any sort of business and Twitter can be a helpful marketing tool to make your business grow. You may be marketing through social networks, using article marketing and other strategies. Twitter can help you to keep current with your customer’s needs.

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All Things Admin

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Attend a training event or workshop. Training events, workshops, and webinars abound! Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Go back to school.

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Andrea Kalli

AUGUST 12, 2010

Creating a custom image to fit the space Facebook gives you: 200 x 600 max, create collages, be creative, similar to sidebar banner ads Best applications for businesses to use – core applications you should be using and why: Static HTML – provides huge opportunities for custom looks, separate custom Welcome landing pages, etc.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

MAY 16, 2012

Today I'm going to share my secret tips for how you can triple your results from attending live conferences and events. Start Connecting BEFORE the Event. Many live events now have Twitter hashtags or Facebook groups or pages for people going to the event.  Pre-Plan Your Networking.

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Service Untitled

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Businesses work social media to help make them successful, but it is wise not to just rush in and set up Facebook and Twitter accounts without having a viable plan. Social media is vulnerable to circumstances, content, and interpretation. So how should a business prepare for Facebook or Twitter?

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Tips From T. Marie

OCTOBER 14, 2010

That used to mean attending local networking events week after week, robotically spouting your elevator speech and handing out business cards that likely never got out of the pocket they were tucked into. Social media has changed all of that. You see, the key word in social media is social.

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Small Business CEO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

In the event you’ve orchestrated a social media campaign and it has fallen on deaf ears for the most part, there is a reason to focus in on as to why that’s the case. Presumably, your company’s reasoning for using social media in the first place is more than likely at fault. Big mistake!

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All Things Admin

MAY 5, 2022

But there’s one more type of portfolio you need, and it’s the one most admins overlook: A social portfolio. What is a Social Portfolio? A social portfolio contains much of the same information as your print and digital portfolios. The best part is that creating a social portfolio is as easy as setting up a social profile!

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Tips From T. Marie

AUGUST 13, 2014

Facebook users love watching them. Twitter users love that too. By checking out and lurking on some of the social networks youll get a feel for what types of content gets the most attention and whether your content fits the bill. . Blogging & Social Media Business Tips Marketing Your Biz'

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