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Congratulations to the Traverse City Central High School debate team for a clean sweep this past weekend – winning both the varsity and junior varsity divisions of the Detroit Country Day School’s Yellowjacket Invitational. Over thirty teams competed in the first tournament of the year on the topic: Resolved: the United States federal government should [...]

Like Sports? Like Twitter? Check This Out.

Published on 2012-09-20 00:54:12

Here’s your sports public service for the week. SI.com has released its list of the Top 100 sports related Twitter feeds – including news, information, and entertainment. The list contains the individual’s name and relation to the sports world, number of followers and a link to join, and for some, a sample Tweet. As the [...]

Tier One Elite Hockey League Hires WorldLink for Marketing and Public Relations

Published on 2012-09-19 17:40:46

WorldLink Communications is pleased to announce that we will be leading the marketing and public relations efforts for the national Tier One Elite Hockey League. Tier One includes teams from coast-to-coast, and is the premier amateur youth hockey league in the United States. Players compete against the highest talent in league games and showcases, which [...]

YouTube, ‘The Innocence of Muslims’, and the First Amendment: Social Media’s Real-World Impact

Published on 2012-09-17 18:08:07

The recent decision by Google to block YouTube access to trailers of the controversial movie, ‘The Innocence of Muslims’ in Libya, Egypt, India, and Indonesia following attacks on U.S. embassies tests social media’s role in preserving First Amendment ideals on a global scale, and its new found responsibility as an unwitting player in international affairs. [...]

WorldLink to Offer Workshop through Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce

Published on 2012-09-15 23:17:31

WorldLink Communications is pleased to announce the delivery of a workshop sponsored by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce entitled, “Small Business: Unlocked – Networking 101,” on September 27th from 4 – 5:30pm at the Sheraton in Romulus, MI. This entertaining and informative training will be presented by Jay Johnson, Partner at WorldLink, and focus [...]

The Clinton Convention Speech: Before and After

Published on 2012-09-12 23:39:06

For those of you able to tune in to Bill Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention last week, you probably either loved it or hated it depending on your political leanings. What is hard to deny no matter what your political affiliation is that President Clinton is one hell of a communicator. Even if [...]

Why People Like GoDaddy

Published on 2012-09-12 09:02:02

Recently, GoDaddy’s servers dropped which caused a disruption in many of its customers products and services. Below is the email response from GoDaddy, coming less than 24 hours after the incident was resolved. This is a shining example of why people like GoDaddy. They admitted responsibility, asked for forgiveness, made users feel secure that the [...]

Mobile Media – Detroit Style

Published on 2012-09-05 01:37:32

There’s an interest new service available for riders of the Detroit bus system. Punch a few keys into your cell phone and you’ll receive a text from the Detroit Department of Transportation letting you know where your bus is – in real time. You can check out the full article here – including directions on [...]

WorldLink to Conduct Training for Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Published on 2012-07-26 22:55:00

WorldLink Communications is pleased to work with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to train college-age student ambassadors and interns in a public speaking and networking skills seminar on August 11th. This training represents an effort by MEDC through its Pure Michigan brand to encourage young professionals to relocate to Southeast Michigan and a growing [...]

WorldLink Partner Wins National Jaycees Award

Published on 2012-07-25 18:54:28

Congratulations to WorldLink partner Jay Johnson for receipt of the Presidential Medallion from the United States Jaycees at their recent national convention. Jay was one of only sixty Jaycees to receive the highest possible recognition, from a total membership of over 20,000. This award was presented, in part, for initiative in developing and implementing a [...]

Jaycees Forum to Feature Over 20 National, State, and Local Political Candidates

Published on 2012-06-15 22:34:53

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adam Bonarek abonarek@mijaycees.org 313-473-7852 Jaycees Forum to Feature Over 20 National, State, and Local Political Candidates

UPDATE: The LinkedIn Security Breach Gets Personal

Published on 2012-06-08 22:28:12

Of course, I should have known it was coming. I’m now part of the LinkedIn saga…albeit in a minor way. My password was included in the LinkedIn security breach that I wrote about here. The good news is that LinkedIn sent me a very nice email (copied below) explaining the security issue and how to [...]

LinkedIn Password Breach – Protect Yourself

Published on 2012-06-06 21:42:58

Security breaches are nothing new in the online world. The latest example comes from social media powerhouse LinkedIn, which disclosed today that 6.5 million hashed and encrypted passwords have been leaked to the public. From an article on TheNextWeb.com: Norweigan IT website Dagens IT reported the breach, with 6.5 million encrypted passwords posted to a Russian hacker [...]

Redford Township Jaycees Announce Political Candidate Forum

Published on 2012-06-05 16:52:06

As most of you know – especially those who follow this blog – WorldLink partner Jay Johnson is running for Redford Township Trustee. Now you have an opportunity to see him in action! Check out the press release below: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adam Bonarek abonarek@mijaycees.org 313-473-7852 Redford Jaycees Announce Candidate Open House

Coming to America? Bring Your Travel Guide

Published on 2012-06-02 14:37:20

If you’ve ever traveled internationally, you’ve probably consulted a travel guide for information on local customs, sights to see, places to stay, and places you shouldn’t. Lonely Planet and my rough college Spanish helped me get through Mexico with a minimum of difficulty. Have you ever wondered what those guides say about the United States? [...]

Good News for Michigan Small Business Owners

Published on 2012-06-02 13:56:33

Most often, media outlets publish about big shifts in labor…Company X is laying off 30,000 employees to streamline operations, Company Y is closing a plant and 2,000 workers are now jobless…you know, all the positive news. It’s refreshing to see that small business successes are now promoted and acknowledged as a key component in Michigan’s [...]

Politwoops Saves Deleted Political Tweets – Enjoy!

Published on 2012-05-31 10:41:20

Political enthusiasts rejoice! There’s a new service offered by the Sunlight Foundation called Politwoops that exists to record and archive certain Tweets from politicians…like the not-so-smart ones they try to delete. Megan Garber at The Atlantic explains: The project follows the official Twitter feeds of, among others, President Obama, members of Congress, and presidential candidates; [...]

Body Language Update: Advances in Facial Recognition

Published on 2012-05-29 08:30:44

Understanding and correctly interpreting body language is an essential skill for professionals across a multitude of fields. Businesspeople, politicians, healthcare providers, entertainers – almost everyone will benefit from recognizing patterns and increased sensitivity to sensory clues. It’s a big reason why we strongly recommend advanced body language recognition as part of our communication foundation trainings [...]

Jay Johnson Announces Candidacy for Redford Board of Trustees

Published on 2012-04-28 10:56:30

This one makes me really, really proud…..

Numbers Prove Hoekstra Super Bowl Ad was a Bomb

Published on 2012-04-25 16:06:14

This is a follow up to a blog post from last February regarding Pete Hoekstra’s Super Bowl campaign commercial. You remember – it’s the one where an Asian-American actress using broken English “thanks” Debbie Stabenow for shipping so many jobs to China. Well, the results are in, and rather than a touchdown, it seems as [...]

Reggae in a Online World

Published on 2012-04-20 15:10:07

I’m a firm believer that you should do everything in your power to travel internationally at least once in your life. The differences in ways people communicate from around the world, not only in language but also in style, tone, volume, etc., helps you appreciate the value of tolerance and patience in situations you may [...]

Social Media and Your Employment Search – Not Best Friends

Published on 2012-04-19 15:00:14

It’s interesting that as technology continues to evolve into more creative and open ways of communicating – whether marketing to consumers, conversing with friends, or applications in the workplace – our society continues to struggle with finding a meaningful balance between personal exposure and appropriate behavior. The problem is, no one knows exactly where that [...]

WorldLink Communications Announces Local Candidate Workshop

Published on 2012-04-18 21:33:50

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All Aboard…Ride the Titanic via Twitter

Published on 2012-03-12 20:35:21

I came across this article recently that talks about a U.K. Publisher’s Twitter site that has been created to Tweet the Titanic’s fateful voyage in “real-time.” Posts will come from various historical individuals who played a role in the event, and are intended to provide an insider’s look and better educate individuals on the facts [...]

Kony 2012 and the Power of Social Media

Published on 2012-03-09 00:18:47

If you spend a fair amount of time on social media sites, you may have heard of a 30 min film released on YouTube entitled “Kony 2012” which documents the alleged atrocities of Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda. Delivered through the eyes of a young boy, the message is beyond [...]

Some Positive News for Michigan – Lessons in Communications

Published on 2012-03-08 04:01:31

There are a couple of recent articles in Inc. Magazine that are worth taking a look at if you’re into communications, small businesses, Detroit, or hopefully, all three. The first is by Leigh Buchanan and talks about recent efforts by the State of Michigan to improve employee customer service as part of a larger solution [...]

Bored This Weekend? Check Out The Detroit Urban Debate League

Published on 2012-03-07 22:43:41

I’ll be volunteering my time (along with a lot of other good folks) this weekend by judging at the Detroit Urban Debate League City Championships. The tournament will be held this Friday evening and all day Saturday at Manoogian Hall on the campus of Wayne State University. Below is the Detroit Urban Debate League’s schedule [...]

Obama Responds to Romney Attack

Published on 2012-03-06 18:16:47

President Obama’s response was short and sweet. His body language, obvious. His response sends the message that he is above taking the bait, and yet he still takes a sufficient shot. It was a minimalist, humorous response, which in this situation played quite well. See the video here:

Are Social Media and Eating Linked?

Published on 2012-03-03 19:12:31

Check out this article that discusses the trend of eating while Tweeting, posting, and um…blogging. Based on a study by The Hartman Group, it reveals that we aren’t distinguishing our social media time from out eating time, and ultimately spend our moments doing both. It’s apparent that people don’t separate eating time from social media [...]

Presidential Candidate Attire: What Message Are They Sending?

Published on 2012-02-26 20:51:08

One of the more important lessons that communication professionals preach to their clients is that image is a complete package. It’s not only the content of your message, but non-verbals like body language and dress that impact your audience’s willingness to listen to your message. Check out this Free Press article that discusses how the [...]

Cyber-Security Made Easy

Published on 2012-02-25 22:38:27

If you’re reading this blog, you probably know how to operate a computer. What you may not know however, is how to keep yourself safe from cyber-attack. A recent article from MSNBC.com discusses why this may be a particularly bad year for computer-related crimes: For online security professionals, 2012 is turning out to be a [...]

The GOP Debates – More Than Just Entertainment

Published on 2012-02-23 02:06:49

How many of you watched last night’s GOP Presidential candidate debate in Arizona? While in recent years debates have been a non-factor in elections, they seem to be taking a more prominent role in helping prospective voters evaluate the candidates. MSNBC commented on the trend: It’s been 26 days since the candidates left the stage [...]

Kilpatrick and the Yatooma Deposition Video – Believe It Or Not

Published on 2012-02-22 00:00:38

Channel 4 Detroit aired an unseen Kwame Kilpatrick deposition video this past weekend. You can find it here. Norman Yatooma, the attorney representing Tamara Greene’s family, was conducting an intense cross-examination, and Kilpatrick’s body language showed that he’d rather be staring directly into the sun than answering those questions. Take a look at the video [...]

Are You Into Biking? Check this Out…

Published on 2012-02-18 02:09:50

DISCLAIMER: This post is unrelated to communications…just some friends doing a good thing in Detroit. Take a look if you have any interest in bicycling – racing, mountain, BMX – it’s all going to be there! � FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mike MacKool Detroit Bike City mike@detroitbikecity.org 313-437-3423 Cobo Center to Host Inaugural Bicycle [...]

Pete Hoekstra’s Super Bowl Campaign Ad False Start

Published on 2012-02-18 01:53:32

It appears that former House Representative and current candidate for US Senate Pete Hoekstra found the line and took a running leap over it. I am, of course, referring to the controversial Super Bowl ad that attacks incumbent Senator Debbie Stabenow for reckless spending, and subsequent borrowing from China. Throw in some alleged job losses [...]

Remember Your Non-verbals Madam Governor

Published on 2012-02-07 22:43:57

Most of us have seen the above picture. Who would have thought that a quick non-verbal gesture would create so much controversy? Communications experts, of course! This picture is a great example of why body language is so important in communication, and serves as a reminder that, especially in the public eye, you must always [...]

The Facebook IPO Comes Back To Earth

Published on 2012-02-03 00:02:17

As the financial experts dive deeper into the Facebook IPO numbers, the bet isn’t as much of a lock as some in the industry would believe. MSNBC reports: Facebook has a lot going for it: 845 million active monthly users, more than $3 billion in annual revenue and a still-galloping growth rate. Its profit margin of [...]

Will the Facebook IPO Create a Master of the Internet Universe

Published on 2012-02-02 03:12:33

Aren’t the numbers being tossed around in the Facebook IPO just astounding? MSNBC reporting on some of the economics: The IPO of the 8-year-old company could be the biggest ever for an Internet company, hauling in far more than the $1.9 billion Google raised in 2004. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company said it had revenue of [...]

Social Network Research Reinforces the Power of Communication

Published on 2012-01-25 23:11:37

Check out this story from CNN on the Hadza tribe of Tanzania. They are one of the most isolated known hunter-gatherer groups on the planet, and are generally accepted as a close approximation of how early inhabitants lived. A recent study conducted by anthropologist Coren Apicella points to evidence that the Hazda utilize social networks [...]

Worldlink Completes 5th Year of Speech and Leadership Training

Published on 2012-01-25 00:24:58

WorldLink Communications recently completed its 5th year of national award winning speech communication and leadership training at the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit. Targeted towards high school aged Muslim youth, our program has expanded in both length and content to provide a comprehensive approach to developing and presenting ideas, along with supporting and defending them [...]

A Challenging State of the Union

Published on 2012-01-24 23:32:16

What was your impression of President Obama’s State of the Union speech tonight? What were the messages you received, and most importantly, do you believe in his vision for the future of America? � Whether or not you’re an Obama supporter, from a verbal communications perspective, the man can deliver a speech. From gestures to [...]

Traverse City Central Wins Michigan State Debate Tournament

Published on 2012-01-08 14:29:08

Congratulations to Traverse City Central High School for winning the 95th Michigan State Debate Championship this past weekend in Petoskey, defeating Dexter High School on a 2-1 decision. � TCC competed against teams from throughout the State, including Detroit Country Day, Holt High School, Birmingham Groves, Portage Northern, and Midland HH Dow, arguing both the [...]

Bob Evans’ Customer Service Lessons

Published on 2011-12-29 13:38:48

If you know me, you know that I am the guy who NEVER sends his food back. So long as it is somewhat edible, I tend to give restaurants the benefit of the doubt in most things, with an understanding that whatever they bring me is probably better than what I would have made myself. [...]

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