Check out this edition’s thumbs up and thumbs down.
Business
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Alaskans never cease to impress. Local Sitka man Tim Fulton has moved into production for his invention, named the TISABAS, or Tim Saves Backs.
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Before you start sharing your earned media, think about which social media platforms are most appropriate for your business or brand.
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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.
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Thumbs up: New heart: North Pole man who missed opportunities for heart transplant surgery due to weather, travel delays finally gets his day.
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A statewide planning effort to bring digital equity to Alaskans is underway, and Alaskans are invited to participate.
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If you missed Digital Summit, check out a few of our favorite lessons learned to help set you up for success.
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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.
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Thumbs up: Alaska workers: Governor Dunleavy makes college degrees optional for many state jobs.
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From travel and tourism to resource development to nonprofits, organizations can benefit from creating a crisis communication plan to mitigate risk and maintain trust.
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Having a compelling and effective social media presence is essential to any business.
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Thumbs up: Skagway dogs: Skagway canines break the Internet with their viral video showing town’s doggie daycare pick-up bus.
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Gen Z – we’re the ones who don’t know life without iPhones, attended Zoom University and are eager to change the world.
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Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is deciding if your job is the right fit for you.
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Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks.
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The 33rd Alaska State Legislature gavels in on Tuesday, Jan. 17. How can Alaskans outside of Juneau keep track of what’s going on?
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Learning your checking account has been exposed to fraud is no fun.
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The best way to protect your organization’s reputation is to build up a foundation of trust and transparency over time.
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Thumbs up:• Spam blocker: Local entrepreneur finds way to block spam, support nonprofits.
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It can be difficult to come up with a brilliant idea for every piece of social media content you make.
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An Anchorage engineer is collecting plastic waste washing up on Alaska’s beaches and hopes you will too.
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Thumbs up: Old Fairbanks bus made famous by “Into the Wild” deemed an “American treasure,” awarded impressive preservation grant.
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Northern Pacific Airways showcased its nearly completed upgrades of the North Terminal in the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last month.
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Business
Big hitters of Alaska’s resource development industries return for 43rd annual RDC conference
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.
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Here are some useful productivity tools and apps to help improve your performance and spend less time scrolling and scoffing on social media.
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Generational marketing is the development of specific marketing strategies to engage consumers from every generation.
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Thumbs up: Civil discourse, cruiseline seafood, government transparency. Thumbs down: Juneau landslide, storm damage and inmate deaths.
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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.
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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.
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Insurance premiums protect major assets, like homes and automobiles, from out-of-pocket expenses in the case of damages or liability.