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How One Library Marketer Advocated for (and Got) an Additional Promotional Staff Member

Super Library Marketing

In 2018, the Library passed a levy with the promise to build a new branch. In the end, the benefit of hiring someone who would do the work of those two contracts (web and PR agency), in addition to being a DCDL employee and helping as needed with other Communications Department duties (campaigns, community events, etc.)

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Out with the old: Why traditional tech training methods need upgrading

Open Access Government - Technology News

increase from 2018/19. And the number of BAME apprentices is falling; from 2018/19 to 2019/20, the number of starts by apprentices from BAME backgrounds fell by over 6,000. As they stand, apprenticeships just aren’t working when it comes to promoting diversity and inclusion efforts. In 2019, only 16% were female employees.

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Inspiring Others to Experience the Fullness of Their Humanity — Episode 102

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

So, I’m thrilled that NRPA is once again partnering with Merrell for the Hike Your Turf campaign this month, which focuses on encouraging everyone to get outside and explore their local parks and trails, as well as the importance of equitable access to these spaces. She was also chosen as a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

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Post columnist Colbert King says the DC Council needs to do more oversight

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

And in " Outline for a proposed Ward-focused (DC) Councilmember campaign platform and agenda " (2015), I suggest more tools for ward-specific oversight. I've written about this over the years, " Continued musing on restructuring DC's City Council (mostly) " (2013), is probably the most complete summation of recommended changes.

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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Open Access Government - Technology News

TikTok is crucial for political campaigns looking to reach new audiences through digital advocacy. (4) The Use of TikTok for political campaigning in Canada: The case of jagmeet Singh. Campbell Systematic Reviews, 2018. 4) Internet availability and usage vary by country and location, and affluence drives digital inequality.

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Why World Backup Day is relevant everyday

Open Access Government - Technology News

“Be prepared against data loss and data theft” is the slogan behind the World Backup Day 2023 campaign on the importance of data security World Backup Day shines a light on maintaining computer system security. million (or 4% of annual global turnover if greater) for each infringement.

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Uber: criminal?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

These firms evaded regulation, but were able to mobilize their customers as advocates and pay for campaigns to support what they were doing, making it difficult for elected and appointed officials to challenge their narrative. (If