[15 Mar 2010 | Josh | Comments]
You Can’t Reset Your Reputation

Countdowns on websites can be really cool. They can help build excitement and get people to return on the big day. However, they can be just as annoying if they don’t actually mean anything. If you are going to use a countdown function for an announcement on your online property, then make sure it happens when it is supposed to…

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[18 Feb 2010 | MyPRGuide | Comments]
The Anatomy of a Social Media Release

Social Media Releases are becoming ever so popular because they offer an open and innovative way for organizations to publish news. SMRs have the ability to make news more interactive and engage the public in dialogue about an organization. However, it is important to note that SMRs cannot replace traditional press release; they can only compliment them. As PR 2.0 industry opinion leader Brian Soils said in his blog about SMRs…

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[15 Feb 2010 | Nicole | Comments]
Knoxville Social Media Summit

There’s a big social media event coming up next week that you don’t want to miss! Social Media Club Knoxville and the Knoxville Social Media Association are very pleased to announce the Knoxville Social Media Summit for Winter 2010. The Summit will take place between 3:30 pm and 8:15 pm on February 24th upstairs at the S&W Grand, located at 516 South Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville. Parking is available nearby at the State Street Garage or the Market Square Garage. The Summit will feature…

Design & Development »

[4 Feb 2010 | Franny | Comments]
3 Biggest Design Pet Peeves

Here in the design department of Pyxl, we’re constantly searching the design world for creative inspiration. But the more we browse, the more we run across the same bad design trends, and frankly, it’s getting under our skin. In an effort to put an end to these horrible design habits–and for our own personal relief–we want to warn you not to go there…

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[3 Feb 2010 | MyPRGuide | Comments]
4 Tips for Efficient Social Networking

Social media has become one of the most useful ways to reach the public. However, with more and more social networks emerging, it can sometimes be difficult to manage your time across multiple mediums. Here are a few integration tips to help get the most out of your time online…

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[28 Jan 2010 | Nicole | Comments]
Workspace & Worker Productivity

Do you think your work environment has an effect on your motivation? Do you feel more or less productive when you work in certain places? You may already know that I, along with the rest of the Pyxl team, finally moved into our new office last week. And after just one week of working in our collaborative new space, I must admit that I’m more productive, more creative and an overall better worker. Why? Because…