Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Infographic: Why do people follow brands online?
Mostly became of special offers and deals, as this infographic shows.
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Ragan Insider Priya Ramesh
PR pros: Stop making these social media blunders
Avoid these classic goofs.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Study: Vast majority of Amazon’s top reviewers received free products
A report says PR firms might be influencing user-generated content on commerce sites, which inspired one writer to suggest that Amazon reviews are ‘corrupt.’
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
#TheDailySpin: Is Reporters Without Borders blurring the lines of decency?
A racy new campaign shines a light on censorship. Plus, Hearst ‘unleashes its brand DNA’, Olympians can tweet in 2012, and much more.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Southwest Airlines: ‘What he said is offensive’
A Southwest pilot made misogynetic and homophobic remarks over an air traffic control frequency. The airline suspended the pilot and has apologized to its employees and customers.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
Cisco recruits journalists to remake online newsroom
The networking giant lines up mainstream media contributors and opens up new website for social interaction—and even dissent.
Ragan Insider Tom Pick, Maria Verven
A 15-point checklist for creating the ultimate online newsroom
Everything your company’s online newsroom needs. Plus, how to display the information without overwhelming reporters and how to share it with the world.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
For second straight year, ad firm captures top PR prize at Cannes
A judge at the festival said adverting agencies possess ‘a little more sophistication when it comes to evaluating effectiveness.’
Ragan Insider Jody Koehler
In Europe, Germans lead online video viewing for month of April
Turkey ranked second, according to the latest data from comScore. The U.K. emerged as No. 3.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Super-size PR crisis: McDonald’s targeted in online hoax
The term ‘Seriously, McDonald’s,’ became a trending topic on Twitter after a fake racist notice attributed to the fast-food giant went viral over the weekend.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Gingrich’s spokesman and other top aides jump ship; fallout spreads to Facebook
Can the Republican presidential candidate recover from the setback?
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Spirit Airlines uses Weiner scandal for promotion; bad pun ensues
Did the airline, known for its often racy and topical ads, take the wordplay a little too far with this one?
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
Analysis: Rep. Weiner ‘undisciplined’ and ‘indignant’ at press conference
A media trainer says Rep. Anthony Weiner’s apology on Monday started off well enough—until he started answering questions.
Ragan Insider Jessica Levco
5 reasons why you should stop thanking people. Please.
Why social media has devalued a heartfelt thank-you.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Underpants tweet sparks political squabble online
An inappropriate image was tweeted to a woman from Rep. Anthony Weiner’s Twitter account. The politician says his account was hacked; GOP blogs think otherwise.
