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End the year with healthy communication. It’s a gift to yourself and others. It can be done online, in print or in-person. With endless options, it’s crucial to perfect your technique in all channels. It may be a make or break for a positive holiday season and well-balanced life. Speak freely as we move from December into January with Mass Appeal Magazine.  

Internet Offerings 

To start, we celebrate the social media giant, Instagram. In ‘Social Networth,’ Maya Molony praises Instagram for being the best of the social platforms in terms of building online communities. Engaging through ‘Reels’ and ‘Stories’ boosts a brand or person’s messaging. Therefore, Instagram knows how to communicate effectively.  

Social media coverage continues with ‘Buzz.’ Justine Tacmo discusses the gifting practices of brands toward influencers and social media savvy celebrities. We’ve all seen the tag ‘#Gifted,’ but what are the moral complications of this modern convention? Tacmo looks at from a public relations perspective. For those in public relations sphere, think deeply before sending your next PR package.  

Feelings In Print 

An apt practice to perfect during the holidays: writing a ‘thank you’ card. Copywriter, Grace Weston offers her insight on how to write a thoughtful card after receiving a gift. From wording techniques to length options, Weston has the answers in ‘Paper.’ Never write a generic ‘thank you’ card ever again.  

The Gift of People 

In ‘Noise,’ Lindsey Smith passes along a valuable skill her mother instilled in her at a young age. Smith praises this lesson–the gift of productivity. As it was a busy month for all of us, it may be time to reconsider how we optimize our time. An increase in productivity could even be a potential New Year’s resolution.  

Meanwhile, ‘Fuse’ flips the focus on how family teaches you to how you can teach your family. Dr. Easton Gaines is a holistic clinical psychologist who tackles the sensitive topic of not going home for the holidays. Dr. Gaines offers a comprehensive, communicative script to follow when breaking the news to family members. A gift for this year and beyond. 

To round out our communication pieces, we have ‘Body Talk.’ Paul Aaron Travis wants us to actually enjoy ourselves at company holiday parties. Therefore, it’s time to study body language. Ensure engaging conversation through physical communication. People are thankful for those who are practiced in reading social cues. 

Relax with us as the year comes to a close. Read the full pieces in the December 2023 issue of Mass Appeal Magazine.