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Issue #26 January 2009
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Greetings!

At don't get caught, we're all about preparation: coming up with smart strategies, essential training or compelling content and messages to help you reach your communications goals. This month, check out the 8 tests you should apply to your communications efforts to make sure they're in tune with 2009's best practices--and learn from the government and business case studies we offer in this issue.
 
I hope you'll catch up with me at these speaking engagements in Chicago in February, Washington in March and Virginia in May--or check out the links at right to join me on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. If you want to discuss a communications plan, training session or retreat, or message development project, you can reach me at  info@dontgetcaught.biz. Happy new year to you!
 
Sincerely,
President
8 Tests for Your 2009 Communications
Tune Up Your Strategic Approaches to Achieve More Now
teleprompterNot sure where to put your focus this year when it comes to tuning up your communications strategies? We've got the questions you should ask yourself and your team when evaluating your approaches in 2009--questions designed to help you make better decisions about using social media options, shaping your budgets and deploying your team and its skills. Should you still have a media relations operation? Allow people to live-Twitter your conference?  Cut back on announcements? The 8 tests walk you through your own attitudes, approaches and options you should consider, and can form the basis for a strategic training retreat or ongoing discussions with your team about innovative approaches.  don't get caught can facilitate training sessions, communications retreats or new strategies customized to your team's--and organization's--specific needs. Email us at info@dontgetcaught.biz for more information.
Using Social Media for Business
Case Studies, Interviews Show New Ways to Connect
Looking for a good return on your investment when it comes to social media as a communications tool?  Check out these recent posts from the don't get caught news & info blog sharing ideas, thoughts and case studies from a variety of companies: 

Social media's just one of the communications tools we can help you configure to meet your communications, marketing and public relations goals.  Email us at info@dontgetcaught.biz to learn more.

 
In This Issue
8 Tests for 2009 Communications
Social Media for Business
Social Media Case Study with Data

Case Study with Data: Library of Congress on Flickr
If you're making the case for a social media project or looking for ROI/ measurement data, don't miss this report on how the Library of Congress assessed its experimental use of photo-sharing site Flickr.
Includes new approaches in media relations and more!

Don't Get Caught Without Tips from Our Blogs

 Power Networking with Social Media and Video Questions About It
 
 Video Seminar on Using Multimedia to Communicate Science & Health
 
 
 
Don't Get Caught--Ask!
Got a question about communications strategy, public speaking, social media or message development? We'll be glad to answer your questions on our blog.  You can submit questions in text using email or a comment at any time on our blog, or send us a video of yourself asking the question--and we'll post it (and an answer) on the blog. What's your most pressing communications question in 2009? 
 
Send your questions to us at info@dontgetcaught.biz or post them on our blog