Weekly Wrap Up – June 15
Jun 15th, 2012 by Claire Eckelkamp
The weekend is approaching quickly! In case you missed any of the news this week, check out our quick recap.
PR to the Future!
The future isn’t set in stone! Of course you’ve heard this saying, and in the PR industry, it’s something to always keep in mind. With constant changes in technology comes the need for quick thinking and innovation to keep your business relevant. Fortunately, PR Daily has a list of 10 essential skills for future PR professionals. Are there any tips you would add to this list?
Can You Hear Me Still?
Verizon Wireless is changing the market for phone plans later this summer. The company is ditching their current plans for new shared-data plans. These plans will lower the cost for customers who use multiple data devices. Verizon is the first of many carriers thinking of switching to this type of plan. Do you think the change will pay off?
Pre-Teen Pharmacists
St. Louis College of Pharmacy is helping middle school students get an early start in their pharmacy careers. Students at McKinley Classical Junior Academy get to see what it’s like to be a pharmacist, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy will attract potential students. We see it as a win for everyone involved!
#NeverTweetingAgain
Would you know how to recover from a rogue Twitter post on your company’s page? Sweden is faced with that challenge after a social experiment conducted on the country’s official Twitter page went wrong. The experiment puts the country’s Twitter account in its citizen’s hands, but one individual used the account to voice some very questionable opinions. This incident occurred just hours after the New York Times posted an article honoring Sweden’s experiment. Oops. How would you respond to something like this?
Father’s Day 2012
Father’s day is approaching, and it’s time to celebrate the man who helped make you the person you are today. This Sunday, remember to say thank you to Dad. Whether you’re giving a gift, or just spending some time with the big guy, he’ll appreciate the gesture no matter how small! Happy Father’s Day!