Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Advertising Dictionary defines jargon through video series
This YouTube channel is a humorous take on buzzwords and other terms thrown around by advertising and marketing pros.
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Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Costume seller defends ‘Ebola containment suit’
The promotional copy for the costume calls it ‘the most viral costume of the year.’
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Jacksonville Jaguars call mascot’s Ebola joke an ‘extremely poor decision’
The mascot, Jaxon de Ville, carried around a sign that read ‘Towels carry Ebola’ during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ragan Insider Rob Reinalda
#FeelingNuts on Twitter is raising testicular cancer awareness
Hugh Jackman, Ricky Gervais, and William Shatner are among the celebs breaking the ice about this very serious male health concern.
Ragan Insider Janice Cuban
How San Francisco’s suggestive water conservation campaign succeeded
A little creativity and a risque approach to what could be a boring message have paid off in a San Francisco campaign.
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
7 PR storytelling sins
PR pros looking to tell their clients’ stories can look to classic tales full of conflict, drama, and excitement as a template.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
PR firm Bell Pottinger challenges satire site
When the Pan-Arabia Enquirer reported the firm was representing ISIL, it demanded the story be taken down. The site did so, but not before it fired another shot.
Ragan Insider Rohit Bhargava
5 Twitter tips from Steve Martin
The actor knows how to make the most of Twitter, and his book about his adventures with the social network earns this author’s praise.
Ragan Insider Gini Dietrich
PR lessons from Weird Al Yankovic
Weird Al rolled out his most recent album, “Mandatory Fun,” to huge success. Here’s how he snagged the major press, and how you can do the same for your organization.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Hilton creates clever content marketing with ‘vacationitis’ site
The hotel chain’s tongue-in-cheek microsite detailing all the symptoms of a malady that can only be cured with a trip is a winner.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Can serious work co-exist with silly tweets?
A former CIA officer has publicly criticized the agency’s Twitter feed for its often humorous tone. Some would argue that’s what Twitter is all about.
Ragan Insider Mark LaVoie
The best PR campaign of the past 400 years
If you think about the founding of the United States of America as a startup business, it had some pretty fantastic publicity.
Ragan Insider Bobby Zafarnia
Should brands maintain separate crisis channels?
Publishing a serious crisis response next to promotional materials, especially if they’re intended to be humorous, can send a mixed message that can hurt your brand.
Ragan Insider Richard Delahay
7 steps to make your presentation more engaging
Your content is important, but even more important is making a genuine connection with your audience.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Honda takes down ad after complaint from narcoleptics
The ad for the automaker’s Fit model claimed that people with narcolepsy weren’t ‘fit to drive.’ People who have the condition were not pleased.
