Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Which presidential candidate has the swankiest bus?
So far, the 2012 campaign is all about the bus tour. So, let’s look at what might be rolling into a town near you.
Marketing
Ragan Insider Franny Oxford
How to talk to strangers at professional events
This isn’t a sixth-grade dance. Come on, wallflowers, get away from the punchbowl, and go mingle. Here’s some advice to help you rub elbows.
Ragan Insider Howie Goldfarb
Are you aware of Facebook’s dirty, little secret?
It may help determine what you use the site for (hint: it’s not for selling products).
Ragan Insider Bobby Marhamat
How PR pros can optimize QR codes
Turns out QR codes aren’t only for advertising and marketing pros. Public relations professionals can use them, too. The author, whose company specializes in QR codes, explains how.
Ragan Insider Mickie Kennedy
Sending product samples to the media? Follow these guidelines for success
Shipping your product to a reporter is one way to score publicity, but if you do it wrong you might get burned. Here’s how to do it the right way, every time.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
To ‘supercharge’ Android, Google buys Motorola
Google is on a hot streak this summer. It unveiled Google+ and bought the company that made the first portable cell phone.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
How a dance video contest heated up the buzz for Moe’s
The restaurant chain’s I Love Queso competition bolsters the online chat about a one-day giveaway promotion—and the savory appetizer in general.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Vast majority of moms and teachers love eggs, says American Egg Board study
That’s right; 82 percent think eggs are the best way to start an important day. Wonder what the other 18 percent think.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Study says U.S.-based companies use social media for brand building
Gaining press coverage was the least popular use of social media.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Obama 2012 to adopt Bush-style smear tactics
Unable to run on his record, the president’s reelection campaign will be a ‘ferocious assault’ on Mitt Romney, according to a report this morning.
Ragan Insider Dorothy Crenshaw
In terms of PR firms, bigger isn’t always better
When choosing a PR team with which to work, you may wonder whether bigger is better. The author, who owns a boutique agency, explains when it is and when it isn’t.
Ragan Insider Meghan M. Biro
The 12 most annoying workplace habits
We’re talking to you, Mr. Tuna Fish Sandwich.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
One of our favorite Tumblr accounts: Dumb Tweets @ Brands
Need a quick chuckle? Here’s a blog that highlights some of the ridiculous tweets people send to brands.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Zagat’s 10 worst restaurant names
What do many of these eateries have in common? Double entendre. Wonder what that’s meant for business.
Ragan Insider Rohit Bhargava
How to strategically drop the F-bomb in business
Sometimes, whether you like it or not, there’s nothing like the F-word to get an audience’s attention.
