Category: Communication

Leadership Skills: Persuasion Methods and Techniques

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Persuasion in business is more than just getting other people to be receptive to your opinions and beliefs. Leaders understand that persuasion is a core aspect of communication that is needed for strong relationships and performance in business. Psychological needs illustrate a basic way of reaching people. Based on Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, once… Read more »

3 Ways Voice Tech Is Impacting Business

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Voice technology has become a  part of daily life for consumers. Forty percent of adults now use voice search once per day, and according to Google, 72 percent of people who own a voice-activated speaker — like the Amazon Echo or Google Home — say their devices are used often in their daily routines. Voice-activated… Read more »

6 Monumental Media Law Cases for Journalists

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Media law in America is about as old as the country itself, with freedom of the press outlined clearly in the Constitution. Throughout history, various media law cases have offered further clarity on how freedom of the press works. These cases have defined how American journalists do their jobs, affecting all eras of journalism and… Read more »

Freedom of Information: Journalism in the Digital Age

  The internet has fundamentally altered American society, and journalism is no exception. In fact, the media climate is evolving at a rapid pace. How are journalists delivering the news and informing the public amid widespread changes in technology? The Journalism Landscape Journalism in the digital age consists of broadcast journalism, print journalism and internet journalism…. Read more »