Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
State of the Union overshadowed by breaking news
On Twitter, President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night took a backseat to other news events.
Search Results (crisis management)
Ragan Insider Adam Fuller
Missed the Ragan Disney conference? 3 major takeaways
One attendee shares some highlights and lessons learned from Ragan’s Social Media for PR and Corporate Communications Conference at Walt Disney World.
Ragan Insider Erik Bernstein
PepsiCo removes controversial ingredient in Gatorade following online petition
Although the company denies its actions were influenced by an online petition that received more than 200,000 signatures, the 15-year-old who started the petition, has claimed victory.
Ragan Insider Sean McGinnis
Manage your online reputation in 6 easy steps
Don’t wait until something goes wrong to see what turns up in a Google search. Here’s how to stay one step ahead of a reputation crisis.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Social media buzzes about Armstrong’s anticlimactic interview
While the disgraced cyclist admitted to doping, little else transpired from his one-in-one with Oprah Winfrey. Social media, however, kept the conversation going.
Ragan Insider Alyssa Aalmo
‘Personal branding’: Tattoos in the workplace
Many millennials have tattoos, but some executives and hiring managers might find them unseemly for communications professionals, regardless of age or the changing times.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Gap’s social media policy a guide for other companies
The clothier gives its 134,000 employees a no-nonsense policy. Here are some highlights you might want to adopt.
Ragan Insider Ben and Kelly Decker
The 10 best & 10 worst communicators of 2012
Politicians, business execs, athletes, entertainers—each group is represented in both categories. Check out who made the lists, and why.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
9 stupid things to avoid doing at your office holiday party
Should you bring your pet python? Wear a sexy Ms. Santa outfit? Throw up on the CMO? If you’re unsure, Ragan.com’s got you covered.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
Election night 2012 makes history on Twitter
Tens of millions of tweets, including one heavily retweeted note and picture from the president after he was re-elected, marked the first social media election.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
As Sandy hits, emergency officials manage expectations
City, county, state and federal officials, as well as utilities, work to inform residents of the effects of the hurricane while fighting off sensational stories in the press.
Ragan Insider Reema Mitra
How to make Facebook Global Pages work for your brand
Facebook’s latest commercial feature helps organizations tailor their regional presences while maintaining a hub site. Here’s what you need to know.
Ragan Insider Gini Dietrich
Pizza Hut stunt gets the wrong kind of buzz
The chain’s ‘sausage or pepperoni?’ promotion raises eyebrows and withers quickly, proving this isn’t how PR should make headlines.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
VP debate: The social media winners and losers
As Joe Biden and Paul Ryan duked it out Thursday night, Twitter users roasted a laugh and delivered high praise to one of the three people on stage.
Ragan Insider Rich Gorman
4 common online reputation mistakes—and how to fix them
Don’t be blindsided when negative PR strikes your company. Apply these brand-saving tips, like monitor your brand regularly and create a social media strategy.
