Another One Bites the Dust

The big news in the tech PR world today is that another IT focused publication is killing off its print issue. As reported by Rob O’Regan at eMedia Vitals and in an email to subscribers, the next victim in the slow decline of print magazines is IDG’s mighty Network World. IDG announced in an email to subscribers on Thursday, June 6 that the June 3 print issue would be the publication’s last. With Network World’s move to a digital only...

From What’s Now To What’s Next [May 29]

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories D11: The All Things D conference taking place in Calif. this week has gathered Hollywood executives, music producers, manufacturing professionals and other executives for discussions that...

From What’s Now To What’s Next [May 22]

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Oklahoma: A tornado devastated the city of Moore, Okla. on Monday. You can support #Moore response & other disasters by txting REDCROSS to 90999 to give...

From What’s Now to What’s Next [May 15]

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Open Data: During a visit to Austin, Texas, President Obama announced that his government will be making data more available and accessible so that companies and...

Digital Skills Every Grad Should Know

Hello World! My name is Alex Murray and I am the new PR/Social Media Intern at Lois Paul and Partners. I recently graduated from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas with a degree in Digital Media Management. It seemed appropriate that my first blog post would be about a recent article from Mashable highlighting 10 digital skills new graduates shouldn’t be without. I’ve chosen the 4 skills I find most important and how I use them every day. Backing up...

From What’s Now To What’s Next [May 8]

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Internet Sales Tax: Senate passes the bill with overwhelming bipartisan support. Top Conversations #BostonPRoud: More than 25 local public relations agencies will gather on May 29...

From What’s Now To What’s Next [May 1]

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Earnings: Tech giants including Facebook announce earnings after the bell. Top Conversations #WHCD: Press gathered for the 2013 White House Correspondent’s Dinner, hosted by Conan O’Brien....

From What’s Now To What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Boston: After a very trying week, media were scrutinized for crumbling under the pressure of reporting on breaking news of this nature, and digital media and...

From What’s Now To What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Boston Marathon: Two explosions occurred near the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday about four hours after the start of the race. Authorities are...

From What’s Now To What’s Next

LPP is keeping a finger on the pulse of top industry headlines and conversations buzzing around social media, so you don't have to. Below is this week's round-up to serve as information and inspiration for discussions around real-time trends. Did we miss anything? What are your thoughts on what’s happening this week? Top Stories Google Fiber: Is coming to Austin beginning 2014. AT&T and Time Warner are already crying out as Google’s service will include internet, TV and DVR. “Fiberhoods"...