Ragan Insider Art Petty
3 career-killing communication habits
If you’re a longwinded ‘watchmaker,’ an ‘interrupter’ or an ‘arguer,’ you could be sabotaging any opportunities to win in the workplace.
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Ragan Insider Gwen Chynoweth
How should marketers and PR pros take a stand on cultural issues?
As communicators attempt to share their values with diverse and divided audiences, where should the line be drawn? Consider these guidelines.
Ragan Insider Matt Heinz
7 hackneyed words and phrases that will doom your pitch
Red flags abound in sales and marketing emails and phone calls. If these litter your solicitations, it’s time to rethink your approach.
Ragan Insider Jessica Lawlor
How to persuade leaders to spend more on PR
You know the value of a well-timed, surgically-precise PR campaign, but your boss wants a second opinion. Here’s how to get your top brass to stop dragging their feet.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Monsanto: ‘The jury got it wrong’ in cancer lawsuit
After a jury awarded a man $289 million in damages for cancer he says Monsanto caused, the pesticide company is pushing back on the narrative that its products endanger public health.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Twitter suspends Alex Jones following a video calling to ready ‘battle rifles’
The platform’s move is a change from its previous decision to let the controversial host remain, but stops short of a permanent ban. The suspension is only for a week.
Ragan Insider Whitney Somerville
4 tips for building effective focus groups
In order to craft a complete picture of your audience’s needs and interests, follow these guidelines to craft a sample group.
Ragan Insider Jonathan Rick
The best résumés don’t have a ‘skills’ section
At best, the “skills” section on your resume is scannable verbiage. At worst, it’s a waste of space.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Academy’s new Oscar category aimed to boost ratings gets backlash instead
Many people agreed that a shorter ceremony would be best for attracting more viewers, but creating a ‘most popular’ film award received a deluge of criticism.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Spotify, Facebook, Apple, YouTube and more ban Alex Jones for hate speech
The removals came quickly as companies repeated that the controversial host violated their rules and guidelines. The moves highlight the PR struggle that comes from taking a stand.
Ragan Insider Jordan Lockhart
5 PR lessons from Leslie Knope
The hard-working and eccentric parks department director of the show ‘Parks and Recreation’ can inspire communicators of all stripes to be better. Here’s how you can perfect your skills.
Ragan Insider Greg Mischio
Should PR pros scale back their social media time?
Online tools have helped PR pros do more with less, reach new audiences and engage with far-flung constituents. Yet, when it comes to social media, has it all become too much?
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Dear PR pros: The problem is you
If you’re begging for your product to be covered, incorrectly targeting a journalist for your client’s news or attempting to spam a publication with links, you’re doing it wrong.
Ragan Insider Mike Lizun
4 tips to become a respected leader in your field
If you want to wield influence and authority: Create elite content, pursue speaking opportunities, and defer on topics outside your wheelhouse.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
Free webinar: Lessons from lululemon on using live video to connect employees
Athleisure apparel giant lululemon has its internal video streaming down pat. Learn how your brand can use the same tactics to create a more engaged workforce.
