Ragan Insider Travis Bradberry
9 phrases smart people never say
You may deliver these familiar comments with the best of intentions, but that’s not how your listener will interpret them.
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Ragan Insider Sean Hull
How to ‘flirt’ with journalists on Twitter
For many, Twitter is a medium solely for posting ideas and content. For PR pros, it can be a great use of your time when building rapport with journalists. Follow these guidelines when looking to connect.
Ragan Insider Asher Rumack
15 vital lessons for those doing creative work
Writers and designers, take heed. Visions and expectations can vary wildly in fields reliant upon artistry and imagination. Here are key takeaways from a veteran of innovative campaigns.
Ragan Insider Becky Gaylord
12 amazing quotes from graduation speeches
Great amusement, amusing anecdotes, and a little something from Dr. Seuss.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
A guide to millennial marketing
The younger demographic has huge spending power, but getting your messages to and connecting with them can be an uphill battle. This infographic can help.
Ragan Insider Sandra Fathi
5 PR and social media predictions for B2B communicators
As content continues to evolve and expand, brand managers must adapt. Here are a few approaches to consider.
Ragan Insider Russ Fradin
Where employee relations, media relations and crises intersect
Consumers are paying attention to how large organizations treat their employees. Here’s how that can help you with overcoming controversy and expanding your online audience.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
Phrases to cut from your writing
These unnecessary sentence additions can weigh down your copy. Eliminate them to make your sentences clear and concise.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Mall of America endures controversy over black Santa
The largest mall in the nation isn’t backing down to social media trolls. Here’s what happened—and its response to backlash.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
How busy should writers and editors be?
Must we answer emails late at night or be on call even when we should be enjoying family time? Here are a few things to consider about your attitude toward work.
Ragan Insider Clare Lane
Olive oil marketers, manufacturers suing Dr. Oz
The celebrity physician is no stranger to reputational crises. Here’s the latest on pending litigation over his segment ‘Is your olive oil fake?’
Ragan Insider Russell Working
10 clichés to ditch this holiday season
Turkey and all the trimmings. Grinches and Scrooges. Should wordsmiths dump these tired phrases now—before we start writing seasonal copy?
Ragan Insider Mark Lange
How to transform your word-of-mouth marketing strategy
It’s no longer enough to provide outstanding services and cross your fingers that customers will tell their friends and family about your organization. Here’s how to nab online referrals.
Ragan Insider Kristin Piombino Long
5 workplace takeaways from ‘The Crown’
The new Netflix series about a young Queen Elizabeth II offers relatable lessons on how to take charge of your career and be more self-possessed, assertive and poised in your professional interactions.
Ragan Insider Susan Young
4 unusual health care marketing efforts
From Nivea to Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, brand managers are pushing creativity buttons. Some are succeeding more than others.
