Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
10 brands that could soon vanish
From retailers and cars to an entire basketball league, 24/7 Wall St. predicts these once household trademarks might easily disappear by 2014.
Archive for May, 2013
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
J. C. Penney: Tea kettle’s resemblance to Hitler ‘unintended’
A billboard showcasing the teapot spread viral thanks to Reddit, though the retailer maintains that any likeness in not deliberate. UPDATE: It’s been taken down.
Ragan Insider Mickie Kennedy
6 tips for working with PR freelancers
Working with a freelancer can be something of a gamble. You’ve got to know when to stick with it, when to part ways, and when to offer encouragement.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
14 job openings in the PR and marketing world
Salvatore Ferragamo shoots for the stars with the hire of a celebrity relations coordinator while StumbleUpon hopes it’ll stumble upon a new marketing manager. That, and more, in this week’s job roundup.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Nike to stop manufacturing Livestrong bracelets
The company helped start the cancer-fighting foundation and has long made its iconic, yellow bracelets. Now, months after Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal came to a head, Nike’s severing that key tie.
Ragan Insider Kimberly Castleberry
19 things you need to know about the #NewGooglePlus
From sending money to starting a stampede of ponies, these features are worth noting.
Ragan Insider Elissa Freeman
What sets Canadian PR pros apart?
Public relations practitioners in the Great White North bring special traits to the table.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
8 great lines from ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’
Hollywood marketers are just beginning their run of possible summer hits, inspiring us to take a nostalgic look at the snappiest quotes from the 32-year-old blockbuster.
Ragan Insider Kristin Piombino
Texting hurts your grammar
A study proves saying ‘2’ instead of ‘to,’ and other forms of techspeak, can affect a person’s ability to write well. Grammar purists rejoice.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Video: The psychology of online trolls
An explanation of the ‘disinhibition effect’ shines light on the mentality of these Internet tyrants lurking in your comments section while hiding behind a veil of digital anonymity.
Ragan Insider Ken Mueller
5 places NOT to check in
Don’t become the Mayor of Loserville. Keep your tummy tucks, your adult reading materials, and your time in the slammer to yourself.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Customer posts video of Papa John’s driver’s racist phone call
The manager of the Sanford, Fla., location where the driver worked apologized and said he fired the employees involved in the call. Papa John’s CEO also issued an apology.
Ragan Insider Caitlin Whitehurst
What tennis greats and PR pros have in common
The two professions have more similarities than you may think. Take a look.
Ragan Insider Hana Bieliauskas
6 ways PR is like grilling out
The key steps for being a successful grill master aren’t all that different from what it takes to cooking up a great PR campaign.
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.
