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When you’re in the market for market insight
The Media Salad team has strong roots in award-winning business news reporting, so we are especially big fans of people who can deliver sharp market analysis and clear, compelling explanations of complex financial concepts. Which brings us to one of our newest...
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Tips to make the most of social media in business
For small companies, managing social media, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, can be so time-consuming that it gets in the way of closing business deals and running daily operations -- but smart use of these networks really can pay off. How? Think boosts in...
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Tar Heel intern makes Media Salad
Media Salad is committed to helping young people become excellent researchers and communicators because we know how profoundly important those skills are to their professional success, regardless of the industry in which they choose to work. Media Salad is pleased to...
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How to make your corporate Intranet more useful
We have taken a look at why and how companies should strengthen their internal communication. Now let's focus on the corporate intranet and the kinds of information employees are often looking for there -- and do not find. Remember two things: Solid, strong internal...
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3 ways your company can improve internal communication
I see these issues crop up in companies all the time because they approach internal communication as an afterthought instead of as a powerful tool that could help them win even more business: - Projects affecting employees are planned but not communicated in ways that...
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Ideas for construction companies looking to hire
Finding qualified construction trade workers throughout much of the United States is becoming more difficult -- but we've got ideas for effective construction job recruitment. First, a quick rundown of the current situation: The construction sector hired a record...
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Two great ways to stop unwanted calls
Are you as tired as we are of telemarketers real and robotic calling your mobile? Then we bet you'll have a good deal of fun learning about "bot blockers" -- and we certainly hope you have as much fun as one of our clients, a busy cybersecurity executive who listens...
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What is content marketing?
This is a question we get a lot — especially from small and midsize businesses savvy enough to know that if they’re going to take their operation to the next level with increased sales driven in part by a lead-generating network of contacts, they have to use content...
read moreThe joy of helping small businesses
We find few things more rewarding than helping early-stage and small companies and nonprofit organizations have communications every bit as impressive and effective as their much larger competitors. Even cooler: Our clients use our services to accomplish great things...
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Built In network connects tech startups, ideal job candidates
Content marketing and job-recruitment network Built In already has built for itself a lofty perch: the Chicago-based company touts the No. 1 recruitment solutions for tech companies and startups in six major tech markets. The firm has expanded from the Windy City to...
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