Blogging about talking (and other forms of communication)

Our world runs on communication between people. Whether you are trying to make your life partner understand where you are coming from, or whether world leaders are negotiating a treaty, or whether a business is trying to clean up its image, communication is essential. There are a number of communication careers available these days. From Tv broadcasting to advertising to cultural understanding and consulting, communication professionals can be found in abundance.

It can help to have access to solid resources as you work in communications. Some of the best resources can be found at institutions of higher learning. No matter how long you have been a communications professional, you might find what you are looking for with dot-edu sites. Here are 50 great dot-edu resources for communications professionals:

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One of the most popular ways to communicate right now is with Twitter. Communications professionals know how important social media is, and also know how important it is to have a way to communicate with others. Twitter has shown itself a useful communication tool, from providing marketing opportunities to helping people keep in touch. There are also a number of applications that can be used for a variety of purposes.

If you want a communications career, you should know how to use Twitter, and understand the uses of the various applications. If you are interested in learning about what different Twitter applications are available, and their quality, you can consult these 25 Twitter app ranking and review sites: (more…)