Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Company markets protective blanket for school shootings
Critics are saying ProTecht is seeking to profit off tragedy with its Bodyguard Blanket, while supporters say it’s a necessary step.
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Ragan Insider Myreete Wolford
A Ketchum director shares keys to job hunting
A college senior nabbed the opportunity to speak with the firm’s Midwest director, Bill Zucker, by simply asking a question. That’s one of several things job seekers should do.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Giant balloon depicting Jesus wearing betting site jersey spurs outrage
The balloon, which is modeled after Rio de Janeiro’s famous statue of Jesus with his arms open, is a promotional stunt for Sportsbet, and has the hashtag #KeepTheFaith on it.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
‘Show, don’t tell’ your examples of writers’ jargon
If you have an affliction for buzzwords, it might be time to ‘kill your darlings.’ Plus, the future of Byliner, envied writers, why scribes should love those around them, and more.
Ragan Insider Jim Crook
5 simple ways to tighten your writing
Needless phrases and filler words muck up your message. Hone your verbal scalpel, and excise the excess.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
20 job openings in the PR and marketing world
Bazaarvoice needs someone to represent its in the media, and Luxottica sees a bright future for one lucky communications candidate. That, and more, in this week’s roundup.
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
20 quotes to inspire PR professionals
Get inspired with these thought-provoking utterances from Henry Kissinger, Jerry Seinfeld, Mark Twain, and others.
Ragan Insider John Egan
6 lessons from a chance encounter with Arianna Huffington
A passing meeting at an airport bookstore turned into a blogging gig at The Huffington Post. The takeaway? Never pass up an opportunity.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Sterling CNN interview described as ‘meltdown,’ ‘train wreck’
The Los Angeles Clippers owner, whom the NBA banned two weeks ago over racist statements, told Anderson Cooper he was ‘baited’ into making them, then went off on Magic Johnson.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
Why relatives might make the best editors
Lumping family matters in with business isn’t always a great idea, but the acute eye of a fellow scribe at home may just save your writing career. Plus, Hallmark on what sells cards, eBay’s newsroom, and more.
Ragan Insider Sonia Blumstein
4 essentials for getting your op-ed published
Writing an op-ed for a newspaper isn’t an impossible task, but you have to hit all the right notes to get an editor’s attention.
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
7 media relations rules you might want to break
There are exceptions to every rule, even the most ironclad, endlessly repeated public relations precepts.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
U.K. supermarket accused of ‘cultural vandalism’
Morrisons advertised its low price for a baguette on a nearly sacred statue of an angel in the town of Gateshead, England. People are furious.
Ragan Insider Ragini Bhalla
5 foolproof ways to enhance your brand story with data
Don’t slap an article together just to get it out into the ever-expanding universe of online brand content. Back it up with some numbers.
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
How important are quotes in press releases?
Almost every press release includes a quote in the second or third paragraph, but if it doesn’t add anything to the message, it may not be worth including.
