Writing & Editing

Crystal Shelley

A wonderful bundle of guidance for enduring editorial excellence

Grab a career’s worth of advice from a slew of accomplished writers, editors and storytellers.

Justin Joffe

Boeing touts transparency with move to ground aircraft, U.S. adults support voluntary digital vaccine passports, and Clubhouse invites scrutiny with data leak response

Also: Amazon responds to warehouse union vote, journalists call out Insider’s methods for measuring story performance, study finds Facebook ads may still violate labor laws, and more.

Justin Joffe

Cruise lines embrace CDC restrictions amid government fight, P&G works to overcome Apple’s privacy measures, and eBay removes auction for art made in Japanese internment camp

Also: Sean Diddy Combs calls out GM’s investment in Black-owned media companies, Google adds testing capabilities for video ads, comms pros analyze COVID-19’s impact in PR, and more.

Ragan Insider | Laura Hale Brockway

41 alternatives to the word ‘cool’

If the word ‘cool’ is wearing out its welcome in your personal lexicon, try these synonyms.

Ragan Insider | Robby Brumberg

Lessons on life, writing and storytelling from the creator of ‘Bluey’

Joe Brumm, the creative force behind the beloved animated sensation, shares guidance on finding the concise core of a story.

Justin Joffe

LG touts strategy in decision to stop making phones, Publix hits back on ’60 Minutes’ investigation, and how businesses are using employee wellness data

Also: Tesla pushes back on labor law violations over Musk Tweet, Delta shares messaging around canceled flights, and more.

Laura Hale Brockway

12 examples of pandemics and epidemics in fiction and literature

Looking for an elevated frame for our current health crisis? Here are some examples of great writers tackling the human issues around disease and loss.

Justin Joffe

CDC stresses caution with new relaxed travel guidelines, Facebook deals with resurfaced data leak, and Florida issues state of emergency over waste water leak

Also: Feds require Johnson & Johnson to oversee vaccine production at partner facility, Instagram shares tips for influencer marketing, LinkedIn releases guide to crafting thought leadership content, and more.

Justin Joffe

PBS execs defend record of diversity with data, ViacomCBS reevaluates mental health portrayals in its programming, and Walgreens announces vaccine education TV special

Also: Washington Nationals issue statement on positive COVID-19 cases, Facebook gives users more control over news feeds, journalists share thoughts on what makes a story sharable, and more.

Ragan Insider | Ted Kitterman

How PR pros can be allies for beleaguered reporters in tech and beyond

As media outlets become short staffed and reporters face increasingly complex stories in industries like tech and finance, PR pros can be essential partners in sourcing great stories.

Justin Joffe

Brands tone down April Fools’ Day gags, Microsoft and others speak out against Georgia voting law, and Johnson & Johnson loses 15 million vaccines

Also: New York’s message on legalizing cannabis centers racial equity, trust in leadership declines, Hasbro’s job opening for TikTok expert goes viral, and more.

Justin Joffe

Spotify and LinkedIn to launch social audio apps, YouTube refuses employee request to remove rap song with anti-Asian lyrics, and Netflix touts plan for net-zero carbon footprint

Also: Volkswagen’ launches pun-laden electric car campaign with playful pun, Nike responds to bootleg Satan sneakers with lawsuit, businesses drastically reduce political donations, and more.

Justin Joffe

Vaccine passport privacy concerns loom large for comms, authorities and nonprofits provide resources on Twitter after Nashville flood, and CDC director goes off script

Also: Facebook offers advice for brands on combatting anti-Asian rhetoric, Jeff Bezos orders Amazon social accounts to attack, Journalists share their most trusted sources, and more.