Ragan Insider Scott Signore
7 traits of a solid PR professional
The author says his firm looks for these characteristics when hiring someone new. Do you agree with his take? Do you fit the mold?
Search Results (pitching)
Ragan Insider Abbi Whitaker
Most mom bloggers want to work with PR professionals: study
These influential bloggers offer advice for working with them. Pay close attention.
Ragan Insider Cara Aley
5 ways to lose your co-workers’ respect
Workplace harmony is important to any company’s—or individual’s—success. Here’s how to stay on the good side of your co-workers.
Ragan Insider Nicole Ravlin
Advice for publicists during a breaking news event
Reporters don’t want your off-topic pitches when they’re covering a major news event. Such times call for a pause for PR, the author says.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
How to write funnier headlines than this one
A new website is praised for its titles and content, while a major online publisher issues an edict on headlines. Plus, the ABCs of design, the origins of ‘OK,’ how the Doritos Locos Taco created 15,000 jobs, the most ‘challenged books,’ and more.
Ragan Insider Samantha Villegas
Sign the PR Pro’s Pledge
To improve your relationship with clients and journalists, and boost the PR industry’s reputation, follow this pledge, the author insists.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
How EA Sports built a ‘virtual newsroom’
The maker of the Madden series of football games and other huge sports franchises keeps its ear to the ground so it can respond with relevant, accurate content.
Ragan Insider Kaitlyn Kotlowski
5 field trips for PR professionals
Take a jaunt to the Museum of Public Relations in Manhattan, or The Newseum in Washington, D.C. Just make sure your permission slips are signed.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
The $30 million spokesperson
Yahoo dropped a large sum for a news startup created by 17-year-old Nick D’Aloisio. Now reports say Yahoo expects the kid to be a spokesperson of sorts.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
Go inside the campaigns that won this year’s PR Daily Media Relations Awards
Learn all about the PR industry’s top media relations campaigns.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
Ditch the pitch: Sh*t young startups should never say
Forget all those old ‘sh*t people say’ videos. It’s better to learn what you shouldn’t say, especially to potential investors. Plus, marketing ‘goonies,’ Mike and Ike reconcile, Twitter turns seven, and more.
Ragan Insider Michelle A. Sieling
10 signs you’re an old-school PR pro
You remember clip books that were actual books, and fax machines that were absolutely revolutionary.
Ragan Insider Leon Emirali
3 ways Google Glass could influence PR
Sure, the device seems like a futuristic oddity now, but if it gains popularity it could have a significant effect on public relations.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
7 ways to ensure you’re using the best words
Don’t get caught deploying words with ambiguous meaning or, worse, incorrect meaning. It will send your audience the wrong message.
Ragan Insider Brian Johnson
The PR industry today looks an awful lot like advertising
If you’re selling directly to the consumer—as many PR departments are through social media—are you still a public relations professional?
