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		<title>Featured Client of the month: Ricciuti&#8217;s Resturant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ricciuti’s highlights locally grown and seasonally-inspired dishes in its casual, historic Montgomery County, Maryland setting.  Located in Olney, their award-winning menu features sustainable seafood and locally-farmed ingredients.  An Open Table Diner’s Choice Winner in 2012, Ricciuti’s is celebrated by locals and “foodies” alike for its savory fare and eco-friendly philosophy. Here are some upcoming events ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/02/14/featured-client-of-the-month-ricciutis-resturant/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Word Play the Platinum Way</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Meghan McQuade Boyle As a writer, playing with words is my favorite pastime.  Word play, a manipulation of words and sounds, is a witty way to engage your audience in ads, speeches and social media.  Contrary to its name, word play is trickier than it sounds, as it is equal parts art and science.  ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/02/14/word-play-the-platinum-way/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Media Coverage Quick Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Krista Brick Want to get local or regional media coverage for your business or event? 1-  Find something unique to pitch about it. What is new this year? Pitch a cool unique story about one of the people involved. Got numbers and data- reporters love those! 2-  Tie your business to a national current ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/02/14/media-coverage-quick-tips/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Simple Workplace Etiquette</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Hanna Weaver There are several instances when people forget to mind their “p’s and q’s” and in the work place is no exception. Sure, everyone is guilty of sending a quick email and not checking for grammar and spelling mistakes, unless you have automatic spell-check, which can be a Godsend. People are also guilty ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/02/14/simple-workplace-etiquette/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Speaking Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By: Adrienne Lawrence Getting up in front of a crowd, even a small one, can be nerve wracking. But not to worry. With a few key tips, you&#8217;ll have the audience laughing with your jokes and paying attention to every word. 1. Know your topic. Be it a history of your family, Sunday school lesson, ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/02/14/speaking-tips/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Looking Back and Forward…</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Now that it’s 2012, a 2011 retrospective is in order.  Last year, we welcomed several new clients, including Riccuiti’s, CNB Bank and Easels in Frederick.  We also reconnected with several clients we hadn’t worked with in a few years, namely Progressions salon.spa.store, Yarnability (formerly Y2Knit) and Clemson Corner (from groundbreaking to grand opening).  We’re proud ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/01/20/looking-back-and-forward%e2%80%a6/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Leaping into the New Year</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Shepherdstown Chronicle recently inquired about my resolutions for 2012.  Intrigued?  Give the following article a “twirl” (hint, hint) and keep me accountable: http://www.shepherdstownchronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/507832/Age-old-tradition-of-resolutions-continue.html For those who’ve resolved to manage their time better in 2012, here’s an excerpt: &#8220;I know this sounds crazy, but I&#8217;ve been taking tap and ballet classes and my goal is ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/01/20/leaping-into-the-new-year/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tackle a Challenge in 2012</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who’ve resolved to tackle new challenges in 2012, you still have an opportunity to try your hand at the puzzle in our 2011 Holiday Card.  I’ve maintained a link in our blog: http://holiday.platinumpr.com/ The game is fun to play anytime!  If you’re looking for an excuse to procrastinate on another resolution, ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2012/01/20/tackle-a-challenge-in-2012/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
		<link>http://platinumpr.com/2012/01/20/tackle-a-challenge-in-2012/</link>
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		<title>Google Analytics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Public relations is a field where success can be measured in a number of ways. Maybe you’ve seen your organization mentioned in a local newspaper, or maybe you’ve seen your company’s number of Facebook friends double in mere days. These are all indicators of success, but if you really want to crunch numbers, a program ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2011/09/28/google-analytics/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Using QR Codes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the latest marketing techniques to hit print materials is the use of QR codes. QR (Quick Response) codes are two-dimensional matrix barcodes designed to be read by smartphones, and when scanned, they can bring up anything from webpages to videos to photos and additional text. All types of businesses have begun implementing QR ... <a href="http://platinumpr.com/2011/08/25/using-qr-codes/">Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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