Author Archive

  • Kibera

    African Adventure Shows No Boundaries

    I’ve had a bucket list for as long as I can remember, long before Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson made it cool. It includes things like going to every major sporting event in the world (I have a long way to go), but also focuses...

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  • AIDSQuilt

    World AIDS Day 2011

    Today is World AIDS Day. A day to remember the more than 25 million people who have died of the virus, support the more than 33 million people living with HIV, raise awareness of the disease and end negative stigmas associated with the disease. World...

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  • Weber Shandwick Seattle Thanksgiving 2011

    WS Seattle is thankful for…

    Ah, Thanksgiving Day. What a glorious day. If you’re like me, it’s a day to wake up, watch the Macy’s Parade, help with the fixings (I’m not exactly trusted with the turkey), watch football (Go Pack Go!), eat your face off, sleep off the tryptophan,...

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  • MapApp

    There’s a Map for That.

    I’ve always had a thing for maps. I think it comes with my obsession with traveling and seeing new places. There are times when I miss unfolding the giant maps and navigating my way across the country – followed by frustration and never being able...

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  • Next15Welcome

    Weber Shandwick Seattle Celebrates 15 Years!

    With the Emerald City as our backdrop, Weber Shandwick’s president, Andy Polansky, joined the team in Seattle last night along with our fantastic clients to help celebrate Weber Shandwick Seattle’s 15th anniversary. Be sure to check out some of the highlight photos below and in...

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  • PR Intern Essential Skills

    Nail the Essentials for a Successful PR Internship

    Over the past few weeks, colleagues ranging from hiring managers to interns have posted some incredibly helpful insights and advice as part of our PR Intern Blog Series, (#PRIBS). But before we get too far ahead of ourselves we feel it’s important to take a step back. On the road to rockstar status, there are some essential skills that no PR intern should take for granted, even if they may seem basic.

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  • Pimms

    When in Rome….or London

    I’ve worked at Weber Shandwick for more than five years and love many things about the agency. However, if I HAD to choose what I loved the most it would be the Opportunities, my Colleagues and the Global reach. Sorry, I couldn’t choose just one,...

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  • BeTheChange

    Millennials: Are we the change?

    As a millennial, I often feel that my generation gets a bad rap for being lazy and entitled. Although there may be some truth to the claim, I think there is an equal desire among my peers to make a difference and as Gandhi famously...

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  • Seattle1

    A Checkup With Health Care Social Media Pros in Seattle

    Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with two leaders in health care social media, Lee Aase (@leeaase), director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media and Dana Lewis (@danamlewis), interactive marketing specialist for Swedish Health Services. Lee and Dana have both been pioneers...

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  • RainCityRock2

    Seattle Nonprofit Spotlight – Rain City Rock Camp for Girls

    I moved to Seattle six months ago knowing very little about the city.  What little I did know was Seattle’s music legacy – from Jimi Hendrix to the 90’s grunge scene of Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder and friends. When I learned about Rain City Rock...

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