Mandy Menaker

Just learned the best @SlackHQ tip! If you have a pesky notification that won't go away, press Shift and Esc. It will give you the option to mark everything as read, and gloriously stop pretending there are unread messages.

@CloeyCallahan Congrats Cloey! Excited to see where you land next and wishing you all the best on a new chapter!

Life update: Aug 16 will be my last day at Digiday Media's WorkLife. I had a good run, publishing over 400 stories over the past 2+ years. I am excited for my next chapter, consisting of a new day job (sharing soon!) and writing future of work stories on a freelance basis.

@apbenven oooh yay Alexis!!! Excited to read this one!

My first big magazine spread comes out next week, and younger me would be so proud. As a kid, I dreamed of seeing my name next to a story in a print magazine, and I'm totally pinching myself. Stay tuned. 👀

@bethanybiron The local Jersey City liquor store has a cat named Hennessy if willing to make a PATH trip 🐈‍⬛

Wanna hear something seriously messed up? I’ve been back in NYC for 36 days and have not seen a single bodega cat.

@noahkagan I saw this tweet once that resonated -- close all tabs and if it's meant to be, your tabs will find a way back to you

There are two types of people in the world: Those who have so many tabs open And normal people 😂

@CloeyCallahan This is so cute! Happy birthday!

Today I join the quarter century club! I am officially 25, and the best part is my mom still decorates back at home 😭 hbd to me!

@noahkagan Depends on your product/service, the expected LTV of each customer, and your CAC. There is no right answer, since so many factors influence the biz model.

Would you rather have 100 customers who all spend $25? Or one customer who spends $2,500? Reply below. (I choose the first 🙂)

@eagerber Agree. Especially since many journalists don't get say in the final headline. It takes complex pieces and turns it into clickbait.

Headlines like this are what make so many execs fearful of being honest about their problems emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2023/0…

@thedigitalyenta Yes -- constructive feedback is one of my favorite love languages.

if a friend sent a newsletter with very hard to read text, would you let them know?

Writes @CloeyCallahan "ADUs blend the convenience of remote-friendly spaces with the ability to physically “leave the office” at the end of the workday – except now the commute is only a few steps across your backyard." Fun article on a growing trend. worklife.news/spaces/adu-wfh/

@martyswant Big fan of working dog winery in NJ! It's about an hours drive, dog friendly (outside), and they have live music on weekends.

We finally have a car & now want places to drive! Anyone have recs for day trips around upstate New York, Long Island, NJ & elsewhere not too far from Brooklyn? (Bonus points for any dog-friendly spots.) Also open to farther spots for full weekends like Maine, VT, etc.

@BeckyLucasConde Loved Ladera Hotel in St. Lucia! Went for a Babymoon last December. Beautiful rooms, welcoming team, and the coolest gym view ever.

Which are the best 'no-kids-allowed' hotels out there right now (because 'adult hotels' just sounds wrong)? Why - what are its USPs? For an article I'm working on. Suggestions much appreciated - deadline tomorrow morning! #journorequest

This is an excellent piece from @CloeyCallahan. Years ago I was guilty of being a micromanager, and thankfully have learned better ways to guide others and manage my own anxiety. If you have a manager who hasn't gotten there yet, give this a read for actionable tips.

@dianakelly Hi Diana! What sources are you hunting for right now? Happy to help share with my network of PR folks.

To all the journalists, freelance writers and professionals trying to nail down a source for quotes in August…

Love this question - @PRisUs is a great resource for #pr folks out there to follow. My 2 cents? Always link (not attach) assets and keep those assets super organized and well labeled with company name and context. If pitching a TV station, also link b-roll if available.

It’s obviously awesome when a journalist says yes to a story or source. But it’s also awesome when they take the time to say no thank you - it means they value the thought you put into the pitch, even if not right for them. Take time to celebrate the no, not just the yes #pr

Sharing my latest article for @PRDaily. In this article, I share insights on how to define your career values and why it's crucial to revisit them regularly. Thanks @AllisonLCarter for the opportunity to contribute! prdaily.com/aligning-ambit…

@Katie_Roof But also can we talk about how supportive her sorority was when she needed to get her score up? Legally Blonde is such a wonderful example of women rallying around each other and celebrating non romantic wins

I didn’t go to law school but I took the LSAT and got a perfect score on the logic games section when I was 22. Was dating a lawyer at the time, he convinced me not to go to law school but I still took the test anyway. I was a sorority girl, felt like Elle Woods

@AmandaMGoetz My daughter is currently in daycare 4 days a week and it is the right balance for me -- my brain enjoys variety, and I am a more present mom during family hours when I also work. That being said, I switched from in-house to running my own biz, which allows for more flexibility.

Would love more women to weigh in on this…… We tried this and our marriage broke. He made more money when we had kids so I was the one to quit and stay home. But I went crazy staying home all day with a baby when I was used to leading teams, creating campaigns and more. It only works when the person at home fully understands what they are giving up and what that “team” looks like. And how are you supposed to know what that looks like when you’ve never done it before?

@KaeLaniSays @phillymag oooh that sushi plate is pretty

@ThinkDesign_Ed The cost of acquiring and onboarding a new customer is much higher than finding ways to drum up more business from your existing customers. Almost always better to extend LTV and create long-term business!

Entrepreneurs… Which is more valuable….a new customer or an existing customer?