Ragan Insider Fraser Seitel
Obama ditches preachy tone in State of the Union address
The president’s substantive content and positive tone deliver the message that America (and Congress) must get back to work.
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Ragan Insider Arik Hanson
Does Olivia Pope of ‘Scandal’ represent the PR industry well?
It’s time to sound off, PR pros. Does the main character in the ABC drama accurately depict what it’s like to work in PR?
Ragan Insider Susan Young
7 smart things every PR pro can do during a snowstorm
With nearly two months of winter left, there’s a good chance lots of PR pros could find themselves snowed in at least one more time this year. Don’t let it get you down.
Ragan Insider Kaitlyn Kotlowski
How to make your client a subject-matter expert
Build from the bottom up: Find a niche element your client knows, build upon that knowledge, and put your client out there—online and at live events. And avoid the hard sell; it’s a turn-off.
Ragan Insider Anthony Hardman
5 tips for pulling off a newsjacking
Target and other retailers’ recent credit card compromises didn’t bode well for them, but they did earn the security firm SecureState national exposure thanks to some tools that are probably in your media arsenal.
Ragan Insider Pat Parkinson
51 restaurant Facebook pages to learn from
Take a look at what restaurants in every state in the United States (plus the District of Columbia) are doing to connect with locals. If your brand is looking for a way to do the same, it’s a great place to start.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
The inexplicable PR debacle known as Anne Hathaway
The much-maligned actress apologized for the dress she wore to the Academy Awards on Sunday. What’s the deal? Why is she so hated?
Ragan Insider Ben, Kelly Decker
Top 10 best and worst communicators of 2013
A look back at the winners and sinners of the year in the media.
Ragan Insider Freek Janssen
8 blog posts you should have read in 2013
If you missed these important posts about the present and the future of PR this year, here’s your chance to get caught up.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
The ultimate gift guide for communicators
Whether you’re looking for a stocking stuffer for your favorite communicator or need some ideas for yourself, this list has you covered.
Ragan Insider Hannah Pomatto
An ode to AP style, and why it matters in PR
A collection of tips and guidelines for public relations pros from the self-proclaimed ‘bible for journalists and anyone who cares about good writing.’
Ragan Insider Arik Hanson
The PR consultant dress code strategy
Your clothes communicate a lot about how serious you are, your attention to detail, and what approach you’ll bring to a project. Be aware of what you’re saying.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
Good grief! 3 crisis PR lessons from ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’
You might not realize it, but the holiday favorite provides some useful lessons for communicators on how to respond when disaster hits.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Army says call for ‘average-looking women’ in photos is not its official position
The official spokesman for the U.S. Army distanced the organization from a colonel’s message to PR representatives about the attractiveness of female soldiers in publicity photos.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Do PR pros think they’re smarter than their audience?
A Forbes article posits that the public relations field still abides by the notion that its practitioners know better than the public at large. But haven’t we changed?
