Ragan Insider Carrie Morgan
The impact of social media on newsrooms
CBS News anchor Sean McLaughlin says Twitter and Facebook have changed the essence of how journalists do their jobs.
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Ragan Insider Constance Aguilar
8 sources of Facebook content for brands
Need a stream of interesting and relevant content to engage your audience, but don’t know where to turn? Why not look to these social channels.
Ragan Insider Linc Wonham
Fighting the fallout from a fast-food fail
Social media platforms can help you extinguish the flames of a PR crisis as quickly and effectively as they can ignite them.
Ragan Insider Kate Frost
Making the most of your brand’s Wikipedia page
The site is the go-to resource for tons of people looking up information about anything at all—including you. Make sure the information about your brand is accurate.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
The real reason writers write?
Often overlooked, a human desire for conversation drives many scribes—along with the Internet, of course. Plus, how fear plays into writing, the creative alphabet, and more.
Ragan Insider Rachel Farrell
Is the traditional PR pitch dead?
Has the rise of new media made it possible to practice PR without reporters? Absolutely. But is it smart?
Ragan Insider Andy Crestodina
If your blog was a beer …
Here’s a frothy comparison between brews of various types and their written counterparts. Bear in mind, an enticing head is just the beginning.
Ragan Insider Dee Ann Adams
What communicators can learn from the armed forces
Armed Forces Day was observed May 18, but if you missed it, you can still honor the troops, past and present, by faithfully following their best examples.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Why controversies might be good for brands—study
Consumers care about the positions company leaders take on the big issues of the day, but the fallout from taking a controversial stand usually blows over, a new study found.
Ragan Insider Emma Coats
Pixar’s 22 rules of storytelling
Straight from a Pixar story artist, here’s a list of ways to break through writer’s block and write stories you’re proud of.
Ragan Insider Kristin Piombino
6 lessons from ‘Scandal’ on how to be a rock star professional
The ABC drama not only serves up entertainment and suspense, but good advice on how to rock at your job.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
10 Nora Ephron quotes that will inspire anyone
From her thoughts on the word ‘synergy’ to advice on wearing a bikini, the late author and screenwriter said a number of inspirational (and useful) things. In honor of what would be Ephron’s 72nd birthday, here we’re celebrating with some of her best.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
Writers, stop turning verbs into nouns!
Doing so weakens your writing. Plus, it’s really irritating.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
‘Likes’ don’t save lives, says UNICEF Sweden
Passive support on social networks—a.k.a. ‘slacktivism’—is nice and it raises awareness for causes, but the global charity fund needs monetary donations to help those in need.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
‘Vigilante copy editor’ correcting placards in a Brooklyn park
Someone is correcting typos, flawed grammar, and other such errors on the informational placards in Pratt Institute’s sculpture park.
