Ragan Insider Natasa Stolevski
Writing rules PR pros should know
Confused about how many spaces to put after a period? Not sure how to correctly format dates and times? This quick guide can help.
Archive for November, 2015
Ragan Insider Russell Working
What are the PR turkeys of 2015?
Public relations can be a difficult game, what with CEOs mouthing off on social media or products going haywire. In observance of Thanksgiving week, here are a few of this year’s turkeys.
Ragan Insider Susan Young
Pfizer-Allergan deal elicits market speculation—and some humor
The proposed $160 billion partnership ignites prognostications about the branding of new—and older—drugs. There’s also talk about patents, pricing and tax dodging.
Ragan Insider Lisa Arledge Powell
What Facebook’s new video hub means for PR pros
Communicators who have long relied on YouTube for sharing their brands’ content have a new choice with intriguing features.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Study: Nordstrom surpasses other retailers on social media
The clothing brand got top honors for its interaction with fans, shareable content and online response times.
Ragan Insider Allison Talamantez
5 ways online-dating advice can boost ‘influencer’ marketing
The virtual world of romantic relationships can teach brand managers much about partnerships with social media personalities. Here are a few tips.
Ragan Insider Mike Bird
3 ways marketers can find customers on Twitter
Marketing pros should target relevant audiences and pique potential consumers’ interest on Twitter. Here are tips for success.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Nestlé exec: ‘Human rights abuses have no place in our supply chain’
The food company recently disclosed the results of a study that reported forced and inhumane labor practices by its Thai seafood distributor.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Facebook announces ‘fundraiser’ tool for nonprofit pages
The social network is partnering with several charitable organizations. The new features are meant to encourage users to donate to causes.
Ragan Insider Yonatan Sredni
5 things reporters can do to make PR pros thankful
These small favors will cost journalists little or nothing, and will earn gratitude and thanks from stressed, harassed PR reps everywhere this Thanksgiving.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
Final deadline is fast approaching for Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards
We can’t judge the best internal communicators if the best has yet to apply. What are you waiting for? Enter the 2015 Employee Communications Awards by Dec. 2.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Yahoo angers ad-blocking users by restricting access to mail
The organization said it is ‘continually developing and testing new product experiences.’
Ragan Insider Jennifer Gehrt
How technology’s ‘Hummingbird Effect’ evolves PR strategies
Just as sexual reproduction of flowers led to the evolution of hummingbird wings, technology prompts evolution in PR, marketing and other areas.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Chipotle vows ‘aggressive strategy’ as E. coli spreads to six states
Though the restaurant chain’s shares plummeted after additional cases were found, the brand seems to be staying above water with its consumers.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
7 crisis lessons from ‘The Hunger Games’
The dystopian series provides ample social commentary. In addition, PR pros can learn a lot about crisis communications from the ‘girl on fire.’
