Archive for July, 2016

Ragan Insider   |  Kelly Byrd

5 essential PR truths

Many industry pros will tell you they have all the answers, but uncertainty is a persistent factor in the game. From storytelling to networking advice, here are a handful of tips to bank on.

Ragan Insider   |  Nicole Fallon Taylor

When a cold phone pitch is OK

When is a journalist on deadline? Always. That’s why phoning in a new story idea out of the blue is largely frowned upon. In certain cases, it’s OK, though. Here are the exceptions to the rule.

Ragan Insider   |  PR Daily Staff

Are you better than the rest? Find out in PR Daily’s CSR Awards

PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards’ 18 categories cover engagement and communications, social impact and business practices. Everybody talks about “making a difference.” Companies and organizations walk that talk. We need to know. The final extended deadline is August 10. Enter today.

Ragan Insider   |  Clare Lane

A guide to better video marketing

Today’s consumers want to get to know the brands they like and use. How should marketers relish that opportunity? A new report points to video. Here’s how to get started—or improve.