Robert French of Auburn University and InfOpinions? launched PROpenMic.org, a social network (on the Ning platform) for PR students and faculty. However, several PRos have joined the mix, too. The network just launched today and already has 58 members. Very exciting! Some interesting stuff so far: Using Twitter to find internships and job leads. Videos from...

In February of this year, Kami Huyse of My PR Pro and her blog Communication Overtones spent an hour with my Advanced PR Writing class and talked about her social media work with Sea World San Antonio and the amazing results of her efforts. Shel Israel interviews Kami and the park’s director of communication about this effort (and rides the ride!). A great...

I think this is a great idea! A presentation, uploaded to Slideshare, gives you the opportunity to share who you are with potential employers. I have an online resume, but I’m very tempted to try something like this – just for fun. If I do, I’ll share it with you. Exhibit A: J Ben SykesBen works in Web design and does interactive stuff, so this...

The fog in Oregon can be debilitating. It frequently grounds planes at our local airport and has a palpable thickness that makes you want to curl up with a good book by the fireplace. Winter term felt much like a thick blanket of fog. Sometimes, a term is just like that. I think it was a combination of my dad’s health crisis and growing sense that one way...

With Web 2.0, it seems you only have to ask and you shall receive. There’s a service for everything! At Gramlee, you can buy “words” and have professional grammar editors check your work. For a high-profile or high-stakes piece, I can see how it might be worth a try. The Gramlee grammar blog is here. Of course Grammar Girl is the queen of...