Monthly Archives: May 2011

Cool, New Tools & Gadgets

Need the next best thing since sliced bread? Well, here are some of the top new gadgets and tools this week that we found pretty interesting! Vineme: http://www.vineme.com/ A Des Moines startup, Vineme is “a social platform that allows the … Continue reading

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Help Tornado Victims via Social Media

On Sunday night, a massive tornado tore through the Missouri town of Joplin, destroying thousands of homes and businesses and killing more than 100 people. In April, tornados wrecked havoc throughout the South, killing more than 300 people and leaving … Continue reading

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Help Keep the Homeless Warm!

I’ve been volunteering with Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) for a few years now, and couldn’t be more thrilled with the difference the group continues to make in the Des Moines community. CISS provides free shelter to homeless adults … Continue reading

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Email or e-mail? 2011 AP Stylebook Updates

It’s official. E-mail is now email according to recent changes in the AP Stylebook. Yesterday, additional changes were introduced via a tweet from the AP Stylebook. Its 2011 edition will include the following new social media terms: geolocation geotagging link … Continue reading

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Event Swag 101

Think back to the last time you attended a conference; did you walk away with a nice, branded bag full of swag from trade show participants, sponsors and organizers? Most likely, the answer is yes. Embroidered apparel and promotional merchandise … Continue reading

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Sincerely? Warm Regards? Yours Truly?

So what’s the proper way to sign-off on a business email? Wait, is there a proper way? Or more importantly, does it really matter? Well according to Lisa Dilg in a recent article on PR Daily, surprisingly enough, people really … Continue reading

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Mass Mobile Couponing

Coupons, coupons, coupons! From TLC’s reality show. “Extreme Couponing” to mass group coupon sites like Groupon and LivingSocial, it’s no surprise that more consumers are jumping on board with the trend to save a few bucks here and there any … Continue reading

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Ready. Set. March for Babies!

This Saturday, May 7, at the Aviva USA headquarters and campus in West Des Moines, thousands of families  and business leaders will join together in the March of Dimes’ annual March for Babies – the nation’s oldest walk fundraiser honoring … Continue reading

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Thank You, Teachers!

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”  ~Henry Adam Today is National Teacher Day, a day dedicated for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives. To show our appreciation for … Continue reading

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