Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
The origin and definition of 10 COVID-19-related terms
One by-product of the COVID-19 pandemic is the introduction of a vocabulary pertaining to the disease.
Writing & Editing
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Honoring Juneteenth, revisiting racist brand origins, and addressing harassment during WFH
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
The origins of 5 terms related to employment status
Explore the provenance and derivation of these workplace words we’re all hearing plenty of lately.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
9 substitutes for ‘impactful’
Emboldened by its Merriam-Webster approval, this odious word-goblin continues to clutter copy around the globe. Try these less annoying options.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Navigating authenticity and openness in the face of racial injustice
For business leaders, communicators and brand managers, making space for disenfranchised voices without disappearing or making tone-deaf gaffes requires careful listening.
Ragan Insider Jonathan Rick
In a crisis, use the language of empathy, not legalese
Here are two examples from recent headlines around banks processing federal stimulus payments that show the disparity between human connection and corporate blather.
Ragan Insider Nick Bailey
On COVID-19, let’s lose the language of war
While words born from conflict seem to fly in headlines and internal memos, there might be a better way to frame the challenges we all face together.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
How to make your writing resonate right now
Prioritize genuine compassion, consistency and clarity, and ditch the sales pitch cloaked by a veneer of concern.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
3 simple ways to edit your workday and boost your productivity
Just as we assiduously declutter bloated copy, let us streamline and sharpen how we approach work.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Crucial crisis plan elements, how leaders can stay positive, the secret to sustaining remote work, and more
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Return to work plans, HR risks to weigh, crisis lessons from Parenthood, and more
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Levi’s COVID-19 response, metrics to watch during the crisis, and why it’s time to consider TikTok
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Jamie Knightley
The current crisis demands more external communication
Here is why the current business environment calls for scaling, not slashing marketing and PR efforts.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Google, Microsoft and Verizon challenge Zoom, retail sales decline to new low, and PlayStation launches ‘Play at Home’ campaign
Also: Land O’Lakes updates its packaging, Busch offers couples free beer for a year, your WFH photos, bringing farm animals to a meeting, and more.
Ragan Insider Dee Donavanik
5 champion communicators in the COVID-19 era
When it comes to leaders and heroes in this crisis, there are few who have used their voice and platform with aplomb. Here’s what PR pros can learn from them.
