Business Communication Today, 14th Ed.
Chapter 7. Digital Media
"Based on my experience working online, I find that many people do not have a good grasp on how to convey their business communication.
Lynn Gaertner-Johnston (photo, left) explains how to handle a disappointing or frustrating email.
"With all the communication tools at our fingertips today, you think it would be easy to get your point across.
"Subject lines are EVERYTHING, and they simply MUST include a benefit to the reader.
"I know, I know, your manager can be the worst.
"A breakdown of when to email, when to pick up the phone and how to manage your inbox.
Staples presents 7 reasons why you should be using email in your marketing.
"Email etiquette is tricky.
"We complain about the digitalization of communication, yet it seems like this is the future.
"Copying someone on an email can be helpful or work against you.
Ian Cleary (photo, left) presents his 19 tips.
According to Travis Bradberry (photo, left), "Email strips a conversation bare.
"Twitter is one of the best platforms for creating and growing your personal/professional learning network (PLN).
Aja Frost and TheMuse.
Jessica Stillman (photo, left) presents a solution for the "massively overstuffed inbox" courtesy of Brad Feld.
"The number of unread emails in my inbox recently reached an all-time high," says Jacquelyn Smith of BusinessInsider.
"An annual report by The Open University said the current key challenge for education specialists is to engage thousands of learners in productive discussions while learning in a collaborative, online environment.
"A Salem College faculty member last semester took an uncompromising approach to curbing syllabus and inbox bloat: Why not ban most student emails?
"We asked a few of our more active “twitterati” Milken Educators for their thoughts, then added a handy resource guide to get you on your way.
"What does it take to avoid alienating the very people with whom we’re hoping to connect?
"As mobile work styles become increasingly popular, odds are you’re going to wind up hosting a video conference or webinar sometime in the near future.
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