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5 Things You Need to Know This Week - October 25, 2011
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - October 25, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we dance like Chris Martin, get spooked by Angela Merkel, and talk to Siri about the Steve Jobs biography. Oh, and the world's population increases. Hosted by Andrew Gauthier.
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- MSNBC's Chris Jansing on How to Make It in Cable News - Media Beat (1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- The anchor of MSNBC's Jansing & Co. has a simple method for success: "I keep my head down and I work hard."
This is part 1 of our 3-part Media Beat interview with Chris Jansing.
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- Cubes: VIP Tour of Scholastic
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- 13 years ago
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- In this episode of MediabistroTV's "Cubes," we tour the corporate world headquarters of Scholastic. The company known for Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and, of course, Clifford the Big Red Dog is based out of two conjoined buildings in Manhattan's SoHo district. The space includes Scholastic's flagship bookstore, a huge rooftop terrace, one-of-a-kind Harry Potter memorabilia, and a 4,000-square-foot auditorium that recently hosted a performance from Taylor Swift.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - October 18, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of 5 Things You Need to Know This Week, we go on the road with President Obama, call dibs on #Occupy spots, sample the new McTV menu at McDonald's, and... there was one more thing... oh yeah, the World Series.
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- Elevator Pitch: Tutorspree
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In the latest episode of "Elevator Pitch," host Alan Meckler grills entrepreneur Aaron Harris about his startup Tutorspree, a site that connects students with private tutors.
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- Stacy London on How to Make It in Fashion - Media Beat (3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- "Beg, plead, cry, blood, sweat, tears." That's what the co-host of TLC's What Not to Wear, says is necessary to break into the fashion business. "Reach out to freelance stylists. Say you'll work for free. Say you'll do their books. Say you'll do anything to help them."
This is the final installment of our 3-part Media Beat interview with Stacy London.
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- Stacy London: "Oh boy, have I made mistakes" - Media Beat (2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- With over a decade of fashion and styling experience, has Stacy London ever given out bad advice? "No, I'm never wrong," London said jokingly in our Media Beat interview. "No, not about other people's style. But my style? Oh, boy, have I made mistakes."
This is part 2 of our 3-part interview with the host of TLC's "What Not to Wear."
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- Stacy London on the Success of 'What Not to Wear' - Media Beat (1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- After nine seasons of TLC's What Not to Wear, co-host Stacy London attributes much of the show's longevity to its guests who agree to purge their wardrobes. "They sort of let go of their old ideas about themselves, and allowed the process to work. And that's why the show, I think, succeeds."
This is part 1 of our 3-part Media Beat interview with Stacy London.
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- Cubes: Tour of MLB Network
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this episode of MediabistroTV's "Cubes," we tour the headquarters of MLB Network. The impressive space, which is also home to MLB Productions, features multiple studios, a vast library of archival footage, and an indoor baseball field, complete with dugouts, stands, and a digital scoreboard. The place will be buzzing over the next few weeks as the network is set to air more than 150 hours of live coverage of the 2011 MLB postseason.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week: October 4, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Occupy Wall Street has now spread to the "5 Things You Need to Know This Week" studio. In this week's episode, we help out a group protestors, share some exclusive iPhone news, talk about Advertising Week, and get five fashion tips from Stacy London, host of TLC's "What Not to Wear."
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- Josh Wolk on How to Pitch New York Magazine's 'Vulture' (Media Beat 3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In the final installment of our three-part interview with Josh Wolk, the 'New York' magazine editor says that the magazine's 'Vulture' section is always looking for entertainment freelancers and explains what he looks for in a pitch.
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- New York Magazine's Josh Wolk: 'The Word 'Exclusive' Has Gotten Devalued' (Media Beat 2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In part 2 of our "Media Beat" interview with New York magazine's Josh Wolk, the veteran entertainment editor talks about scoops, original reporting and so-called "exclusives."
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - September 27, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we unveil our new tablet device (which many of my roommates are calling an "iPad killer") and discuss the future presidents of Russia and the U.S., among other things.
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- Josh Wolk on New York Mag's 'Vulture': 'The Smartest Voice on Pop Culture' (Media Beat 1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- The New York magazine entertainment editor talks creating buzz for the pub's Vulture section and why it wants to be the smartest voice in pop culture.
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- Cubes: Grey Office Tour
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this episode of "Cubes," we tour the New York headquarters of Grey, one of the oldest ad agencies in the world. Located just off Manhattan's Madison Square Park, the office features a huge rooftop terrace, "Mad Men"-era furniture, and a bed that doubles as a meeting room.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - September 20, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we protest the President's Buffet Tax, discover Levi Johnston's "Family Circus" cameo, suggest products for Google to make, and, oh yeah, take a hostage.
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- Elevator Pitch: Zaarly
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Touré Talks About Interviewing R. Kelly and Other Celebs - Media Beat (3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Touré explains his strategy for getting big names like Adele and Beyonce to open up on the record. As for that infamous R.Kelly interview on BET, "It was about being a cat burglar and not letting him know that he played himself."
This is the final installment of our 3-part Media Beat interview with Touré.
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- Touré Explains "Post-Blackness" - Media Beat (2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In his new book, Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness, noted journalist and author Touré discusses why "post-Blackness" is not the same as "post-racial."
He even asks noted Black academics, celebrities and activists: "Would you eat watermelon in a room full of white people?" Watch to find out how ?uestlove of The Roots and Rev. Jesse Jackson answered.
This is part 2 of our 3-part Media Beat interview with Touré.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - September 13, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we talk about fantasy football, Fashion Week, Tim "Stretch" Armstrong, and Glenn Beck's new children's show.
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- Touré Explains How He Uses Twitter - Media Beat (1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- If you ever needed proof that a non-Kardashian can rule Twitter, look no further than Touré. "I seem to look at it as if I'm on a panel," says the author of Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness. "And it's a Q&A-type situation, so I make a statement that would relate to many people." Watch our chat on Media Beat to find out how the noted journalist amassed over 35,000 followers and why the topic of tipping got the Twittersphere in a tizzy.
This is part 1 of our 3-part interview with Touré.
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- Elevator Pitch: Gojee
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Cubes: Tour of Consumer Reports
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this episode of "Cubes," we get an inside look at the science behind Consumer Reports. The magazine's headquarters feature an echo-proof sound chamber, a state-of-the-art photography lab, and a special machine that crushes baby cribs, among other cool things.
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- Touré on Publicists and Interviewing Celebrities
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - August 30, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we give a lesson on human reproduction, talk about the U.S. Open, sit down with Julian Assange, and, oh yeah, cover that Irene thing everyone's been talking about.
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- Touré Slams 'Switching the Races' Question
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Cubes: JWT Office Tour
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In the latest episode of "Cubes," we tour the New York headquarters of JWT, one of the largest ad agencies in the country. The office features a game room, animation studios, tent-inspired meeting areas, a bar, and much, much more.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - August 23, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of the Internet's most popular list-based news show dedicated to the media world, we discuss Col. Muammar Qaddafi's mastery of disguise, find out the value of a Hulu, and create VMA buzz with human hair.
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Oh, and Touré takes over as host.
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- Cubes: Bloomberg Office Tour
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this brand-new episode of "Cubes," we get a VIP tour of Bloomberg's Manhattan offices from Bloomberg TV correspondent Gigi Stone.
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- Constance C.R. White on How to Get a Job at Essence (Media Beat 3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- If you're thinking of sending your resume to Essence, you better bring a little something more than knowledge of AP Style to the table. "One of the things that will make you successful at Essence is to have a vast curiosity and openness," said editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White in the final installment of our Media Beat interview.
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- Constance C.R. White: 'Essence has always had a diverse staff' (Media Beat 2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Essence faced a couple of controversies recently for its staffing decisions: namely, hiring white editors at a mag that targets Black women. So, in the second installment of our Media Beat interview, we asked editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White to address the criticism and discuss how she plans to move the magazine forward.
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- Constance C.R. White of Essence: We Are 'Absolutely' Looking for New Writers (Media Beat 1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- For many writers, 41-year-old Essence is a dream publication -- but how the heck do you actually break in? In our latest Media Beat interview, editor-in-chief Constance C.R. White says those shooting for a byline should focus on one thing: What's important to Black women?
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- Elevator Pitch: Yipit
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this episode of MediabistroTV's "Elevator Pitch," host Alan Meckler sizes up Yipit, a daily deals aggregator that delivers promotions from places like Groupon and LivingSocial.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - August 9, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we avoid eye contact with Michele Bachmann, make a music video for Kanye West and Jay-Z, ask James Earl Jones for his take on the Iowa straw poll, and, overall, do our best to cheer everybody up.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - August 2, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of the Internet's most popular list-based news show dedicated to the media world, we cook up a double-dip recession (yum-o!), share tips on summer love with a politician, and get stared down by Coolio.
Oh, and please be sure to follow us on Twitter: @mediabistroTV
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- Elevator Pitch: Wanderfly
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In the debut episode of MediabistroTV's "Elevator Pitch," WebMediaBrands CEO Alan Meckler meets with the founders of Wanderfly, a startup that provides travel advice based on a user's interests and budget.
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- Goodbye Brent
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Doug Edwards: Have 'Mental Flexibility' When Working for a Startup (Media Beat 3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In the final installment of our Media Beat interview with Doug Edwards, author of I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59 and Google's first marketing and branding head, we talk about his career path from Siberian public radio reporter to startup publicist.
Besides offering a few tips to reporters out there thinking of making the leap to "the dark side," Edwards has a few for those thinking about joining a startup company: "put an effort into understanding what the company is about."
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- Doug Edwards on Being 'Google Employee Number 59' (Media Beat 2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In Part 2 of our Media Beat interview with Doug Edwards, Google's first director of consumer marketing and brand management and author of the book I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59, he talks about his job as publicity and marketing lead for the former startup company.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - July 26, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we read a letter from Roger Ailes, discuss unwanted sexual advances, talk some football (J-E-T-S Jets! Jets! Jets!), and see Skittles in a totally different light.
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- Author Doug Edwards: 'Google Looks At Failure Like a Data Point' (Media Beat 1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Doug Edwards, Google's first director of consumer marketing and brand management and author of the book I'm Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59, talks with us about what it was like working at Google during those early days. Though the company has gone on to an incredible number of wins, there have been a few losses along the way, including Google's first stab at social networking, Orkut.
"I think Google looks at failure like a data point," Edwards says. "It's a learning opportunity."
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- Cubes: Thrillist Office Tour
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- An inside look at Thrillist's NYC headquarters from MediabistroTV.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - July 19, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week: Greece Lightning, Murdoch's Bible, and Legal Drugs
In this week's episode, we dance, do drugs, and talk about the News International scandal (among other things).
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- How Margaret Brennan Uses Twitter at Bloomberg TV (Media Beat 3 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Bloomberg TV anchor Margaret Brennan (@margbrennan) says she is "obsessed with Twitter." But you won't catch her Tweeting about what she had for breakfast. In the final part of this week's Media Beat, Brennann talks about how she uses Twitter as a juxtaposition of her two-hour morning business TV show.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - July 12, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- If you like money, success, and/or kung fu, you'll absolutely love this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," in which we talk about President Obama's credit limit, Fox News' new show, and how damn sexy Rupert Murdoch is. Hosted by Andrew Gauthier.
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- Margaret Brennan on Leaving CNBC for Bloomberg (Media Beat 2 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Bloomberg TV anchor Margaret Brennan is an example of what happens when parents let their kids watch too much news -- they end up reporting the news. In the second part of our Media Beat interview, Brennan tells us about how she got to where she is today, and the decision -- after 7 years -- to leave everything she knew at CNBC.
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- Margaret Brennan on Bloomberg TV, CNBC and FBN (Media Beat 1 of 3)
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- This week Margaret Brennan marks two years on the air on Bloomberg TV. The UVA grad thought she'd be working for the State Department. But after a detour to TV, including 7 years at CNBC, she hasn't looked back. How this self-described "foreign policy geek" ended up working in TV, and loving it.
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- 5 Things You Need to Know This Week - June 28, 2011
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- In this week's episode of "5 Things You Need to Know This Week," we challenge Michele Bachmann to a staring contest, take a journey through the t-shirt of Novak Djokovic's dad, and uncover the history behind the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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- Mediabistro's Career Circus Featuring Hiring Expert Laurie Ruettimann
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Learn more about Mediabistro's Career Circus:
http://www.mediabistro.com/careercircus/.
Hiring expert and Mediabistro conference favorite Laurie Ruettimann (Writer, speaker, human resources professional, and the mastermind behind TheCynicalGirl.com) dispels the myth that you should do what you love. Don't miss her razor sharp advice about how to carve a career path based on following your talents to do what you're good at. She'll help you think differently about your approach and provide inside tips on how to find success and bring the best that you can to your job search, or your job, without giving up your quality of life.
Join us August 4th, 2011 for Mediabistro's Career Circus in New York City. Getting ahead in your career is no longer about your experience. These days you need to adapt to change, know your core expertise, and self promote with confidence. What are the hot skills that organizations need now and how do they align with your specia...
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- Margaret Brennan on Bloomberg TV's New Ad Campaign
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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