Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
OkCupid admits to experimenting on users, too
The dating site has stepped up to say it has done some of the similar testing to the one that got Facebook in so much trouble recently.
Archive for July, 2014
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
New York Times investigates Wikipedia plagiarism claim
If the allegations are true, this would mark the second high-profile case involving a publication republishing text from the online encyclopedia without attribution.
Ragan Insider Brent Eastman
3 branding lessons from theme parks
This author found some inspiration on his summer vacation that could help your organization take its branding to the next level.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Baby brand gives out candy in pill bottles at conference
At the BlogHer conference, Bright Starts distributed candy in real-looking prescription bottles. The incident offers a lesson about conference swag.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
Vitalize your writing with anagrams
Rearranging the letters in a word or phrase to create yet another word or phrase is great fun and can afford you a playful way to perk up your prose.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
The 2014 Ace Awards are back!
We are putting together lists of the best individuals, agencies and in-house communications teams in PR and Marketing. Tell us why you should be on the list and enter the 2014 Ace Awards!
Ragan Insider Mickie Kennedy
Keeping PR tasks under control
If you’re not keeping organized, then things are sure to get hairy.
Ragan Insider Daphne Gray-Grant
3 reasons to paraphrase more—and quote less
Being more selective about the verbal gems you share with your readers—and framing them just right—makes them sparkle with a special luminescence.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
ESPN host apologizes for domestic-violence gaffe
Stephen A. Smith issues mea culpa ‘making the most egregious error’ of his career. Were the tone and wording sufficient?
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Social media: The new face of disaster response
When disaster hits, both the media and the public hit the Web.
Ragan Insider William Comcowich
Qualities and questions to consider when searching for a PR agency
If you need assistance from a PR agency, it’s worth the effort to do your due diligence before hiring one.
Ragan Insider Kim Cox
How 5 quotes from ‘Almost Famous’ apply to PR
Whether you’re representing a band looking to make its big break or a startup company seeking funding, relationships with reporters make all the difference.
Ragan Insider Annabel Adams
The best and worst moments in a PR pro’s career
There’s the thrill of landing your first story, and the agony of getting cut from a segment. It’s just another day in the life of a PR pro.
Ragan Insider Matt Hames
10 reasons people don’t care about your content
Spewing blog posts, updates, and tweets without regard to your target audience or the channel you use will just waste your time and add to the online clutter.
Ragan Insider Marianne O'Connor
5 tips to improve your brand image
To forge a really strong brand, it’s necessary to develop a recognizable personality. Here are some ways to do it with an honest evaluation.
