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By Danica Lo4 minute ReadHas your LinkedIn feed been looking a little different lately? Is there more . . . stuff in it?The professional network has adhered to a more staid, information-driven feed governed by a careful code of professional conduct through all the ups and downs that have roiled the social media ecosystem for the past 20 years. Over the past few months, it’s increasingly become a community-driven multimedia content portal.Last October, LinkedIn announced a $25 million investment in creators and its first Creator Accelerator Program (CAP). The 10-week incubator-style course, which wrapped up on March 18, is designed to coach and develop an initial cohort of 100 participants, each of whom would be awarded $15,000 grants to put toward their endeavors.This month, LinkedIn began rolling out creator tools to users on the platform at large. In addition to short-form, in-feed posts, users who activate Creator Mode on their accounts can upload videos, podcasts, documents, and articles, schedule events, deploy newsletters, and host and participate in video and audio livestreams. While direct monetization tools, such as programmatic or revenue-sharing campaigns, are not yet available, creators who are part of the LinkedIn Learning community are paid directly through the platform and other…

PRESS RELEASEOn March 17, 2022, Troopers out of SP Clarence arrested Dennis Strickland., 71, of Clarence, NY, for Criminal Contempt 2nd and Harassment 2nd. Troopers responded to a 911 report of a domestic dispute on Main Street in the town of Clarence.  Further investigation revealed that the victim had an order of protection against Strickland.  He was arrested and processed at SP Clarence. Strickland was arraigned at the town of Clarence Court and released on his own recognizance.

Kochi: Amid the havoc created by the pandemic for the past two years, the Infopark here reported an increase in software exports by an impressive 21 per cent in financial year 2020-21 and created over 2,000 job opportunities. In the last financial year, a total of 88 new companies started operations in the IT park with an allotment of 1,57,602 square feet space, Kerala State IT Parks CEO John M Thomas said, adding that the strength of the workforce increased by eight per cent. "Software export revenue of Infopark, Kochi and associated satellite parks last financial year stood at Rs 6,310 crore as against Rs 5,200 crore in the year before, a 21 per cent increase. Interestingly, the export revenue had a steady increase even while there was a minor dip in the total number of companies due to the exit of small scale companies with remote working," Infopark said in a statement. Currently, allotment of 50,000 sq ft space to 13 more new companies are under process and this is expected to create over 400 new job opportunities in the immediate future, Infopark said. The park houses 55,000 IT professionals in 412 companies with a total built-up space of…

March 19, 2022 17:37  Follow @PortlandPolice Officers on the Focused Intervention Team (FIT) seized a loaded gun and illicit drugs after an arrest of a suspect in a stolen vehicle. On Friday, March 18, 2022 at 6:17p.m., Officers from FIT were patrolling an area of the Eliot Neighborhood which has been a hotspot for shootings recently, when they saw a stolen vehicle being driven in the area. They coordinated with other FIT officers and stopped the car, a 2021 Honda Accord Crosstour, near Northeast Knott Street and Northeast Rodney Avenue. The driver was arrested and the officers saw that he had an empty shoulder holster on him. Upon further investigation, officers located a loaded .38 caliber revolver in the car as well as ammunition, methamphetamine, and evidence of drug distribution. Jerry R. Casin, 66, of Portland was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine (felony), and Delivery of Methamphetamine. Photo description: black revolver with cylinder open, with speed loader and loose ammunition, plastic baggies of meth, holster, and cash ###PPB### *************

Russian airstrike kills at least 40 Ukrainian Soldiers in MykolaivUkrainian media reported that Russian forces carried out a large-scale air strike on Mykolaiv, killing at least 40 Ukrainian soldiers at their brigade headquarters.Ukrainian authorities said they have not seen any significant shifts over the past 24 hours in front line areas, noting cities of Mariupol, Mykolaiv and Kherson in the south, and Izyum in the east continued to see the heaviest fighting.EDITORS NOTE: Graphic content. The following photos contain images of casualties at Mykolaiv.Ukrainian soldiers search for bodies in the debris at the military school hit by Russian rockets the day before, in Mykolaiv, southern Ukraine, on March 19, 2022.Bulent Kilic | AFP | Getty ImagesEDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Ukrainian soldiers carry a dead soldier through debris at the military school hit by Russian rockets the day before, in Mykolaiv, southern Ukraine, on March 19, 2022.Bulent Kilic | AFP | Getty ImagesEDITORS NOTE: Graphic content / Ukrainian soldiers cover bodies of dead soldiers laying next to the military school hit by Russian rockets the day before, in Mykolaiv, southern Ukraine, on March 19, 2022.Bulent Kilic | AFP | Getty ImagesA picture taken on March 19, 2022 shows the body…

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Saturday said the mortal remains of a medical student from the state, who was killed in Russian shelling in war-torn Ukraine, is expected to reach the airport here early on March 21, and all the documentations required for transportation have been completed. Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar, a Final Year Medical student in Kharkiv National Medical University, died on March 1, in the conflict zone. Noting that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had appointed a Funeral Agent to take possession of the mortal remains of Naveen, Manoj Rajan, State Nodal Officer (Ukraine Crisis) in a statement said, the agent has taken possession of the body and after completing necessary paper works has transported it to Warsaw (Poland). Further, the Indian Embassy in Poland and Funeral Agent have completed all documentations required for transportation of the human remains to India, he said. "The Joint Secretary, Eurasia, MEA has just reported the mortal remains of Shri. Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagaudar are expected to reach Kempegowda International Airport on March 21, 2022 at 0300 hours through Emirates Flight Number EK0568," he added. Naveen is from Chalageri village of Ranebennur taluk in Haveri district. According to sources, his parents have decided…

When you have networks like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram why would you even think about a veteran platform like LinkedIn?  But there’s a reason why LinkedIn is still around. It meets the needs of a well-diversified network of professionals and creates a virtual meeting place for both individuals and businesses. In fact, LinkedIn has over 722 million members! True, it may not be what Instagram and Facebook have, but no one goes on LinkedIn to watch memes or cute cats. Everyone who is on this network has one purpose in mind: networking. After all, where else could you reach out to your favorite world-famous entrepreneur and have a solid chance at catching their attention? Plus, businesses can use LinkedIn automation to gather valuable data on possible leads and partners. So the network does a fantastic job in allowing users to connect with people, projects, and organizations they find interesting. However, you’ll often hear people complaining that LinkedIn campaigns don’t yield results. This can be scary, but on closer look, the problem is not with the network (usually) but with the approach. So if you want to reach out to someone on LinkedIn, here are a few things to keep in…

Automation tools are technologies that help you deal with tedious and repetitive work. Since the digitization of many businesses, using technology to aid in the workflow process has been an important strategy for success.  When it comes to social media, automation is used mainly for growth. There are tools specifically created to automate platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn in order to grow followers. Two of the most established and most popular LinkedIn automation tools are Octopus CRM vs Dripify. Both are used by thousands of companies around the world as primary LinkedIn automation software. Both also offer excellent features that make LinkedIn outreach and marketing incredibly easy.  Octopus CRM vs Dripify: Overview  Founded in 2018, Octopus CRM is currently one of the best prospecting tool for LinkedIn. It’s a powerful software that can scour LinkedIn and send out connection requests, auto view profiles, endorse skills, and more to hundreds of profiles in a matter of minutes. Octopus CRM is compatible with various LinkedIn accounts including the free, premium, and sales navigator versions.  Founded in 2019, Dripify is an advanced automation platform focusing on LinkedIn lead generation and closing sales. It has a powerful autopilot feature that helps you…

We are always looking for ways to keep our audience informed as part of our mission to help businesses do business better. We’ve long felt there are many ways for us to fulfill our mission – we offer this Daily e-newsletter, we provide several niche newsletters, we publish a weekly print edition, we produce several special publications and projects throughout the year, we connect our audience through events, and we share about all of this on social media. From time to time, we’ll use the BR Buzz to keep you updated on some of the latest ways we’re working to engage and expand our audience. We strongly believe that keeping our community informed and connected is essential. This week, I invite you to follow us on our LinkedIn page, which we have recently revamped. On the page, we’ll be sharing content about leaders we are writing about, trends to know about, and big initiatives or developments in the area. Know someone you think would benefit from our work? Share it with them. Have an idea for us or something you want to offer feedback on? Reach out emilybarske@bpcdm.com. As always, the best way to support our work is to share it with…

Information about the City of Albuquerque's Gender Pay Equity Initiative.About The Gender Pay Equity Initiative was developed as a collaborative partnership between the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the Water Authority. The Gender Pay Equity Initiative was created to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to help close the gender wage gap in the community. On average, women working full time in the United States are paid 80% of what men in comparable positions are paid. Please watch the following video to better understand why gender pay equity should matter to you and your organization. Watch: Why Gender Pay Equity Matters Learn why the City of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and the Water Authority came together for the Gender Pay Equity Initiative and why gender pay equity matters to your organization. The Gender Pay Equity Initiative requires vendors to report gender pay disparities in their organization and rewards organizations that pay men and women equitably with a 5% preference in competitive solicitations (RFPs and RFBs). Pay Equity Reporting Form All businesses submitting bids or proposals (to the City, County, or Water Authority) must include a valid Pay Equity Reporting Form with their bid or proposal. A new Pay Equity Reporting…