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Facebook and Instagram are two platforms that businesses should be utilizing in their social media strategy. To some, these platforms seem extremely similar, but to others, they may be wildly different. Here are three tips to take into account when it’s time to post.
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Whether you are the communications lead at your workplace, part of the C-suite or a worker whose goal is to hide behind the computer and steer clear of public speaking at all costs, it’s important for everyone to understand how the media works and how to engage – should it ever be necessary.
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An editorial calendar is a schedule of topics for your content. You may create an editorial calendar for owned content, such as media pitches, social media strategy, blogs and more.
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To all the budget-conscious travellers out there, this one is for you. Agoda, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital travel platforms, has launched a new feature, Mix and Save.
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Yes, you do. About 15 percent of people over 18 have some hearing loss and you can’t predict who by age alone.
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Within seven years, 90 percent of limousines in Dubai will be green. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai recently announced an initiative to make 90 percent of Dubai limousines environmentally friendly by 2026.
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Future technology innovations are being designed to change behavior and reduce the effects of humans on planet Earth. Masdar is currently central to many UAE developments and innovations.
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Gone are the days of automatically handing out plastic bottles of water at work. More companies are keeping the environment in mind, and gaining respect while doing it, by offering sustainable options for office guests and employees.
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According to Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg likes to keep the social media giant’s office temperature at 15 degrees Celsius. I wish most people agreed with that.
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Don’t be so formal, write conversationally, find your voice – you’ve probably heard it all before.
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What kills a good presentation almost as much as a lack of preparation? Letting the adrenaline get the best of you.
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It’s natural for a leader to want to solve all the problems, know everything and help people with information. Typically, the unintended consequence of this is, well, you have to have all of the answers. It also means your team can’t have any of the answers because the boss has them all.
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Everything slows down as the summer months approach. People take vacations, offices close early in the day and everyone moves at a more leisurely pace … but that doesn’t mean your business has to suffer.
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The summer months are a perfect time to check with donors to get feedback on your nonprofit or organization’s performance. Online surveys are the way to go, and they do more than just collect data.
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According to ICAEW’s latest Economic Insight Middle East report for Q1, a pick up in non-oil activity, rising public spending at the Federal and Emirate levels, higher investment ahead of the Expo 2020, and continued regional economic recovery will all boost the UAE’s economic growth in 2019.
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Wondering how to talk to young children about internet safety? A new book by Cisco may be what you need. The company has collaborated with leading UAE tech journalist Tamara Clarke to publish “The Super Surfer.”
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum vice president of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a new gold card system for permanent visa-holding residents in Dubai.
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Saying sorry has become a habit these days, but over-apologizing at work can undermine your confidence and credibility. Here are fixes for three common scenarios:
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A new logo and brand refresh can help differentiate a company from its competitors. A complete overhaul of a company’s look can be a significant investment of time and money. So, when is it time to revisit a company logo and brand?
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We all know that networking is important to grow your business, but walking into a room full of strangers can be intimidating. So how can you overcome awkwardness at large networking events?
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The UAE-born ride-hailing app Careem will be acquired for $3.1 billion by Uber. Once completed early next year, the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Uber, but will operate its regional services and brand independently.
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I’m a naturally curious person, which can lead to wasted time going down internet “rabbit holes,” where one topic connects to information on a dozen or more fascinating subjects that I can’t help but be interested in. Sound familiar?
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It’s already easy to shop for items discovered on Instagram. But recently, Instagram announced a feature it is testing that allows customers to pay for and manage orders directly within the social platform.
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If you think that going green at work is difficult, think again.
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According to HubSpot, the most common marketing challenge is generating traffic and leads. Easy fix, right? Pay for an ad.
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Whether it’s a company presentation or a Sunday prayer, speaking to a crowd can be terrifying. Here are four helpful tools:
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Do you get inundated with emails and often miss or completely lose important communications? Start cleaning up your emails today.
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