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McLellan: Hire for the soft skills

Remember a few years ago when it was simple to hire? There were so many people that had been displaced by the recession that finding a qualified and available candidate was a piece of cake.…

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Dec. 1: How Drake University brought Drizzy to Campus

Host: Social Media Club Des Moines About: Discover how Drake University’s digital media team harnessed the power of #BringDrakeToDrake to reach new audiences. Learn how the team gained the university’s backing, implemented an effective social media…
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McLellan: Takeaways from Election 2016

If there is one thing we can all agree on when it comes to the recent presidential election, it’s that it was like no other. Whether you were elated or dismayed at the final results, …

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American Advertising Awards entries due Dec. 16

The American Advertising Awards will accept entries through Dec. 16. One of the largest advertising contests in the United States, the competition usually draws 40,000 entries across local clubs.…

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McLellan: Should you gate your content?

Your website is your marketing workhorse. The more people who visit it and find the content compelling, the better. It should reflect not only what you sell, but also who you are as a company …

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Nov. 17: Mobile Video Tools Workshop

Host: Central Iowa PRSA About: Chris Snider, assistant professor, Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communications, will introduce you to tools for stabilizing your video, adding external lights, adding external lenses and getting clear audio.…
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McLellan: How many fields are too many?

Whether you recognize the term or not, you’ve all seen and many of you have created gated content. That term refers to putting something on your website or landing page that people want and asking …

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McLellan: Convenience is in the eye of the beholder

I have a message for you from your customers. This is something they want you to know: “I don’t really care how you would like me to communicate with you. I want you to offer …

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McLellan: How much is too much?

In the “Mad Men” days of advertising, it was all about mass media, reach and frequency. How many people can you reach, and how often can you get your message in front of them?

Today’s …

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McLellan: Do your actions match your words?

Most organizations talk a good game, but just like with people, our nonverbal cues often tell the real story. We are out there, creating content, advertising, encouraging word-of-mouth referrals, running specials or inviting prospects to …