Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Deutsche Bank co-CEO announces 35,000 layoffs
The layoffs will happen by 2020, and will include full-time employees and contractors. Operations in 10 countries also will close.
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Ragan Insider Derek Newton
5 tips for digital brand managers to handle a crisis
When online brands face sticky situations, PR pros can follow these steps to minimize the damage.
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
7 deadly PR sins to shun
Some are notorious no-nos, and others are downright dishonest. Steer clear of these seven PR sins to preserve good reputations for you and your clients.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
DraftKings, FanDuel respond to reports of fantasy-sports scandal
After an employee was accused of using insider data to win money, the organizations released a joint statement, extolling ‘the integrity of the games we offer to fans.’
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
Can stress make you a better writer?
You could see the movie, Jobs, but you may just need to read an Aaron Sorkin interview about its narrative structure. Also, tight deadlines might make you a better writer, and always remember to focus on the details of things.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Walmart to announce layoffs; Dunkin’ Donuts closing 100 stores
The retail behemoth is battling falling revenue by cutting back its workforce, while the food chain is losing its Speedway locations.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Head of police union says reporters ‘aren’t qualified’ to judge police actions
In the wake of another incident for which police have been roundly criticized in the press, the president of the New York City Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association sent an open letter.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
Why writers should do work other than writing
Labor can be a major source of inspiration. Plus, an account from a Kissinger speechwriter, embracing a messy workspace and creating your own narrative.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
U.K. Department for Work and Pensions caught using stock photos, fabricated quotes
A statement from the department said they were for ‘illustrative purposes,’ and were based on real interviews. They have been removed from a brochure.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Zirtual lays off 400 employees with a last-minute email
The online startup folded quickly, and employees were sent scrambling to find new jobs. However, Startups.co is taking over the company, and services resume on Monday.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Trump campaign fires adviser over Facebook posts, stays mum on foreign workers
Trump famously launched his campaign by saying Mexico was ‘not sending their best’ to the United States.
Ragan Insider Stephen Murdoch
4 ways for young PR pros to ‘keep the door open’
Leaving your first PR job? That doesn’t mean you have to cut ties with your former employers. Here’s how to keep the relationship going.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Gawker Media resignations highlight struggle between journalism and PR
The organization’s executive editor and editor-in-chief left after a disagreement over a story. How will this affect reporting and native advertising in the future?
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
A PR primer from Donald Trump
The Donald may be a punchline to many, but it’s hard to deny that he knows about getting media attention and building a brand.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Blue Bell CEO calls post-recall layoffs ‘agonizing’
The ice cream maker is laying off more than 1/3 of its workforce, and hitting another 1,400 with furloughs.
