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Check out this edition’s thumbs up and thumbs down.

Alaskans never cease to impress. Local Sitka man Tim Fulton has moved into production for his invention, named the TISABAS, or Tim Saves Backs.

Before you start sharing your earned media, think about which social media platforms are most appropriate for your business or brand.

Are you still using your title as the headline in your LinkedIn profile? Do you think that LinkedIn is only used for looking for jobs?Well, LinkedIn is not just a platform for jobseekers – it is also a powerful tool for thought leadership and personal branding.

Thumbs up: New heart: North Pole man who missed opportunities for heart transplant surgery due to weather, travel delays finally gets his day.

A statewide planning effort to bring digital equity to Alaskans is underway, and Alaskans are invited to participate.

If you missed Digital Summit, check out a few of our favorite lessons learned to help set you up for success.

Are you still using your title as the headline in your LinkedIn profile? Do you think that LinkedIn is only used for looking for jobs? Well, LinkedIn is not just a platform for jobseekers; it is also a powerful tool for thought leadership and personal branding.

Thumbs up: Alaska workers: Governor Dunleavy makes college degrees optional for many state jobs.

From travel and tourism to resource development to nonprofits, organizations can benefit from creating a crisis communication plan to mitigate risk and maintain trust.

Having a compelling and effective social media presence is essential to any business.

Thumbs up: Skagway dogs: Skagway canines break the Internet with their viral video showing town’s doggie daycare pick-up bus.

Gen Z – we’re the ones who don’t know life without iPhones, attended Zoom University and are eager to change the world.

Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is deciding if your job is the right fit for you.

Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks. 

The 33rd Alaska State Legislature gavels in on Tuesday, Jan. 17. How can Alaskans outside of Juneau keep track of what’s going on?

Learning your checking account has been exposed to fraud is no fun.

The best way to protect your organization’s reputation is to build up a foundation of trust and transparency over time.

Thumbs up:• Spam blocker: Local entrepreneur finds way to block spam, support nonprofits.

It can be difficult to come up with a brilliant idea for every piece of social media content you make.

An Anchorage engineer is collecting plastic waste washing up on Alaska’s beaches and hopes you will too.

Thumbs up: Old Fairbanks bus made famous by “Into the Wild” deemed an “American treasure,” awarded impressive preservation grant.

Northern Pacific Airways showcased its nearly completed upgrades of the North Terminal in the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last month.

It’s back – the Resource Development Council’s Alaska Resources Conference returns in person Nov. 16-17 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage.

Here are some useful productivity tools and apps to help improve your performance and spend less time scrolling and scoffing on social media.

Generational marketing is the development of specific marketing strategies to engage consumers from every generation.

Thumbs up: Civil discourse, cruiseline seafood, government transparency. Thumbs down: Juneau landslide, storm damage and inmate deaths.

This is more than just a puffy blanket – it’s a piece of art that tells a story and explores vibrant Indigenous culture and themes.

Whether you’ve been in your role for a while, or you’re starting a new job, there’s always room to improve your confidence at work.

Insurance premiums protect major assets, like homes and automobiles, from out-of-pocket expenses in the case of damages or liability.