Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
Find out which major metropolitan areas are especially attractive to recent college graduates. Plus, checkout our roundup of current job openings.
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Ragan Insider William Comcowich
11 tactics to streamline meetings
These tips can save time, ratchet up productivity and even elevate staff morale. The Chatty Chucks and Interrupting Ivans might be a bit put out, though. (Have them email you about it.)
Ragan Insider Rocky Parker
12 recent AP style changes
Abiding by journalists’ preferred writing rulebook is a huge first step toward getting your pitch read. Heed these fresh updates.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
How to get your PR solution in front of the right people
Leave our PR & Media Relations Conference with a pocket full of new leads.
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
Study: As trust sags, employees and the public want CEOs to step up
In Edelman research, three-quarters of respondents want top execs at the vanguard of social responsibility efforts—but how effectively are those honchos taking up that mantle?
Ragan Insider Manish Dudharejia
3 ways office culture can hamper your PR
A sour workplace atmosphere can quickly tarnish your reputation and kill your retention.
Ragan Insider George Bradley
5 steps for cultivating relationships with editors
Sending an email with a cheery ‘Hi, Sam,’ at the beginning rarely works—especially if the target’s name is Phyllis. Do your homework, be genuine, and stay flexible.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
KFC, Hooters, White Castle, Dunkin’ and more offer Valentine’s Day romance
Certain marketing managers have jumped at the chance to promote their brands and grab online chatter with untraditional offerings for the holiday of love.
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
Virginia governor’s scandal offers lessons in crisis comms and planning
A yearbook photo dating back 35 years has the state’s top official on the hot seat. As old deeds and behaviors come under new scrutiny, executives and communicators should prepare.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
5 career organization lessons from Marie Kondo
The best-selling author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” has forged a global brand out of simplicity and organizational discipline. Communicators might want to take notes.
Ragan Insider Lizzy Hartigan
Interviewing for a PR job? Prepare for these 5 common questions
You probably won’t be asked about your spirit animal nor which ice cream flavor you’d be. Instead, think about how to answer these interview staples—and do ample research.
Ragan Insider Brendan Gannon
30 jobs in the PR and marketing world
Find out which skills help you stand out in a crowded job market, then check out our list of current job openings.
Ragan Insider Jana Barrett
Why and how you should measure brand perception
Your organization’s public profile is crucial for its success. Unfortunately, that’s largely out of communicators’ hands; the public drives that narrative. Here’s how to keep tabs and adjust.
Ragan Insider Valentina Drofa
5 common misconceptions about public relations
Myths about PR—its practice and its practitioners—abound. Here’s a reality check, along with guidance about how to proceed and missteps to avoid.
Ragan Insider Ronn Torossian
3 tips for focusing your media pitch
A vague, meandering press pitch won’t knock any reporters’ socks off. Consider this guidance to make your point, and make it clear.
