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Unlike all other texts in the field, which emphasize paper documents and outdated practices, only Bovée and Thill present the full range of social media and electronic communication that students will need to know to meet employer expectations.

Business Communication Today, 11th Edition
 
Excellence in Business Communication, 10th Ed.
 
Business Communication Essentials, 5th Ed.
 
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13 “Pinteresting” Facts about Pinterest Users

Friday, May 18th, 2012

With an average of 1.36 million users daily, the social photo pinboard has taken the web by storm, and top online retailers are following suit. Who are these feverish pinners? According to full service agency Modea, the majority are female mothers — 28 percent have a household income of $100k+. Via mashable.com

Are Your Infographics a Rubber Band Ball of Confusion?

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

It seems infographics are everywhere. Do you know what they are? Do you think they’re cool–or a rubber band ball of confusion? Effective infographics keep it simple – and you know how we love simple. If you still don’t know what one looks like, here is a site devoted to it. . . Via simplystatedbusiness.com

30 Resources and Tips for Using Pinterest in Business Communication

Monday, May 14th, 2012

People like to collect things. Sports memorabilia, carnival glass, stuffed animals, you name it. Pinterest, the new social-media darling, took note of this behavior and created an easy-to-use site where people can share their interests in the form of pictures. The site is beautifully designed and truly engaging. It has been around since 2009, but [...]

The Value of Data Visualization

Monday, May 7th, 2012

This video explains the value of data visualization. Via www.videoinfographics.com

The 500 Year Evolution of the Resume (Note 2000 & Beyond)

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Note the last row on the infographic that mentions a social media resume. Not a single text in the business communication market illustrates a social media resume–except in a Bovee & Thill textbook. Only Bovee & Thill gives your students a cutting-edge education on how to be successful in today's job market. Via infographiclist.com

10 Traits of Amazingly Awesome Infographics

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Honestly, who doesn't love infographics? They're informative, visually stimulating, and they allow you to easily digest a ton of information quickly. Via blog.hubspot.com

Fun with Infographics

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Via www.copystrands.com

Education by the Numbers

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Via visual.ly

The Most Powerful Colors on the Web

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Via www.coolinfographics.com

A Code of Ethics for Data Visualization

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

Data Visualization is a relatively new field and as such, it has a lot of maturing to do. And part of that process is determining what is acceptable practice. . . Via blog.visual.ly

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