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1/27/2011 8:03 AM
By Peter Weddle
A recent Time magazine article featured a new phenomenon in today’s job market. Apparently, at least some job seekers are now offering a financial reward to anyone who can hook them up with an appropriate employment opportunity. While desperate times may call for desperate measures, however, this do-it-yourself referral program is a hopeless investment. The money would be better spent on a do-it-yourself self-improvement program.
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1/27/2011 5:30 AM
SmithGifford tackled the cold weather last Friday by hosting PJ day at the agency, Abt Associates adds Carol Bloomberg, and Adfero Group adds Sue Zoldak.
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By News Account on
1/26/2011 6:17 PM
Citybizlist, a digital publisher of local business news and information in 11 major markets including Washington, DC, and Baltimore, more than tripled its monthly unique users during 2010, and begins 2011 as the next generation local business news, tools and networking platform.
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By News Account on
1/26/2011 5:21 PM
Judging for the 2011 DC Ad Club ADDY Awards is set for Sat., Jan. 29. The ADDY competition recognizes and rewards creative excellence in advertising. The DC Ad Club ADDY Awards are the first step in the American Advertising Federation’s three-tiered national competition.
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By Tech on
1/26/2011 3:42 PM
Here is something you would never see alone in person. Villanova University teamed up with the Vatican to produce a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. As you will see, the detail is amazing.
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By News Account on
1/26/2011 1:49 PM
The "What’s Next DC" event was well attended earlier this week. According to Tod Plotkin, the event's organizer, “What’s Next DC” was "an energetic, informative and innovative experience that left participants with personalized solutions to their business needs, without the typical sleepy Q&A sessions and over self-promotion by sponsors.”
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By News Account on
1/26/2011 9:27 AM
Lanham-based Vocus has released its "State of the Media Report 2011" study that covers the four traditional media segments - newspapers, magazines, television and radio - and finds that the media industry has revived in the last 12 months and it continues to experiment with new digital and mobile distribution models.
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By News Account on
1/25/2011 6:25 PM
By: Stacey Price
Attendees did not expect a homework assignment when signed up for the Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) annual meeting luncheon. Keynote speaker, Shashi Bellamkonda, otherwise known as the Social Media “Swami” of Network Solutions, gave three action items: Google your name; set up Google Alerts for your name, your business and your children; and, finally,
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By News Account on
1/25/2011 5:47 PM
Karen Riordan has resigned as president and managing partner of the DC office of Arnold Advertising - which is listed as the largest area ad agency, in terms of capitalized ad billings, in the 2011 Washington Business Journal's Book of Lists. Word on the street is that staff and clients have been told of her departure, which is set for the end of the month. She will not be replaced and Woody Kay,
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By News Account on
1/24/2011 12:54 PM
Washington Women in Public Relations announced its 2011 board during its annual meeting at the National Association of Broadcasters building. The slate is as follows:
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