Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
5 warning signs of a lazy writer
When the words don’t seem to flow, writers can sometimes fall back on bad habits. Avoid these telltale signs of uninventive writing.
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Ragan Insider Robyn Greene
4 important skills aspiring PR pros won’t learn in the classroom
College curriculums can help future communicators learn a lot about the industry, but not everything. Consider these crucial elements to success not often taught.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
12 ways to produce a killer press release
Write concisely. Avoid unusual fonts. Include video and other visuals. Make it easy for reporters to cover your news.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
Pick up a wheel of your favorite cheddar, colby or pepper jack while rocking out with some of the biggest names in music. Plus, check out our roundup of other current openings.
Ragan Insider Michelle Ubben
How to win today’s battle for talent
Finding good people is harder than ever. Here are five ways to recruit and retain the best.
Ragan Insider Elizabeth Cogswell Baskin
7 realities that communicators must embrace for success
Less is typically more, don’t ditch the channel before assessing the content, and strive to make the company’s purpose personal.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
Why and how your company should set communication competencies
Organizations increasingly are drawing up detailed lists of skillsets to help with hiring, job evaluations, career advancement and earning a voice among the senior leaders.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Netflix fires exec to preempt backlash over racial slur
After its communications chief twice uttered the N-word, leaders dismissed him to demonstrate the company’s values and to avoid the social media scrutiny that invariably follow in such cases.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
Freshen up your self-focused photography skills for this week’s featured position. Plus, check out our roundup of other current openings.
Ragan Insider Leah Brown
9 social media updates for PR pros to use
As media platforms continue to tinker with their offerings to draw new users and satisfy engaged communities, PR pros can take advantage of the latest tools to reach their audiences.
Ragan Insider Ray Hennessey
Why legal trouble is just the tip of the iceberg
You might have a legal defense prepared, but you shouldn’t forget to make your case in the court of public opinion, too.
Ragan Insider Chris Lynch
How PR pros should prepare for artificial intelligence
Though many PR pros are skeptical of artificial intelligence’s impact on the industry, savvy communicators should take steps to ready for change. Here’s how.
Ragan Insider Lacey Poppe
Should your organization have a podcast?
The audio content format is all the rage, but is it the right time for your team to wade in? Consider these insights before launching.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
The fresh scents of fermented grapes and delicious cuisine are in the air for this week’s featured position. Plus, check out our roundup of other current job openings.
Ragan Insider Mike Lizun
Why and how you should be sending press releases
The spray-and-pray approach is pretty much a waste of time—and it certainly doesn’t constitute a full strategy. Here’s guidance on the proper way to compose and use this much-maligned tool.
