Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
2013 Insights Program with Canon
Here’s your shot at a great summer, students. Get it—’shot’ … because it’s a camera company? Shooting pictures? I’m sorry.
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Ragan Insider Russell Working
Largest PR paychecks found in coastal cities, mostly
Major companies and big media bring financial rewards to pros in the Northeast and on the Pacific Coast, a PR Daily survey shows.
Ragan Insider Lorra Brown
10 ways to annoy a college professor (and lose a reference)
The author, who teaches PR to university students, explains the habits of students that grate on college professors.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
‘Coffee’ listed as a viable LinkedIn skill
Brewhaha—161,000 users tout a certain savvy for the roasted bean on their online résumés. Plus, eccentric Craigslist job descriptions, your new (and copyright-free) birthday song, headlines that need to happen, HARO founder to leave Vocus, and more.
Ragan Insider Lorra Brown
10 résumé tips to help you land a job
Whether you’re still in college or in the workforce looking for a new gig, this advice will help grab the attention of potential employers.
Ragan Insider Gini Dietrich
How to succeed in PR: 5 tips
Read a lot, write more, and be curious are just a few ways to work your way up the public relations ladder.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
Quiz: Can you cut it in PR?
Please take out your No. 2 pencils. The examination starts now. Plus, Valentines for journalists, the meaning of being a writer today, what font selection says about you, jargon finally catches a break, and more.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Papa John’s taps crisis PR firm to burnish CEO’s image
John Schnatter was a polarizing figure last year due to his remarks about Obamacare. Now he wants everyone to know the reporting about him was wrong.
Ragan Insider Shel Holtz
In questioning of PR spend, L.A. politicians are asking the wrong questions
Or at least they’re asking them in the wrong order, according to the author, who dives into a recent debate over public funds devoted to PR efforts.
Ragan Insider Rebekah Radice
12 most fabulous ways to make your Facebook cover photo pop
Looking for ways to make your brand’s Facebook photo stand out among the crowd? Try one of these images.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Google tops Fortune’s ‘Great Place to Work’ list—again
The search giant remains the best place to work for the second straight year by constantly evolving. Find out which companies rounded out the top five, and the role internal communication plays.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
PR manager is the 5th-most-stressful job in America
Pour yourself a drink tonight—you deserve it. For the third straight year, a public relations job title has landed on CareerCast’s list of the 10 most stressful jobs.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
5 New Year’s resolutions for writers
Consider giving up a nasty habit—such as using lazy corporate verbs or writing tepid subject lines.
Ragan Insider Elissa Freeman
Journalists and PR pros share 10 wishes for the year ahead
Better industry standards and smoother working relationships could make for a happier 2013.
Ragan Insider Jenny Fukumoto
25 things young professionals must know before 25
The author hit the quarter century mark last month. She shares the lessons from her professional mistakes and missed opportunities (thus far).
