Ragan Insider Bryan Evans
5 ancient public relations secrets
Even in days of antiquity, people knew the power of an authentic, compelling message.
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Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
5 common speaking mistakes—and how to fix them
Storytelling isn’t just about stringing words together in narrative form. Your presentation will profit from avoiding these habits.
Ragan Insider Rebekah Polster
A defense of publicists
If you think you’re a publicist simply because you promote things on social media and send out press releases, think again.
Ragan Insider Himay Zepeda
9 speaking tricks you may not have tried
How one speaker went from terrified tyro to practiced public speaker in just a few years, with the help of extensive reading and research.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Amazon makes public appeal in fight with publisher, misuses quote
In an open letter to customers after authors complained, the online retail giant misappropriated a George Orwell quote.
Ragan Insider Kipp Lanham
Why organizations should take advantage of speaking opportunities
Having an executive or spokesman speak on behalf of your brand to an audience that’s influential and willing to listen can be a big boost.
Ragan Insider Nicole Ravlin
Defending the oft-disdained publicist
We’ve all seen the articles from members of the media complaining about bad pitches and pushy PR people—but what about the people who are trying to do things right?
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
Billy Crystal’s sage advice for public speakers
In his memoir, the comedian offered some of the best advice he ever got in standup comedy, and it can apply to any kind of speaking.
Ragan Insider Bethany Cramer, Stacy Wood
3 tips for writing a winning speaking proposal
If you want to catch the eye of someone planning a conference, then know your stuff and work your connections.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
Meet Santa’s publicist
The difference solid PR (and a good lunch meeting) can make. Plus, agency gives to its less fortunate—its interns; Tumblr editor’s favorite GIFs of 2012, ending an online argument, Easy-Bake ovens go gender-neutral, and more.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
For Budweiser, not all publicity is good publicity
The beer maker has asked Paramount Pictures to obscure its logo in future version of the film ‘Flight.’
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
Study: Democrats favor Starbucks; Republicans prefer Dunkin’ Donuts
Apparently, only a part of America runs on Dunkin’. Plus, Hebrew National hot dogs might not be so kosher after all, Regis and Kathie Lee reunited at last, Arsenio back on late night, ‘Sneakerology,’ and more.
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
The one sentence most public speakers get wrong
And how to correct the problem.
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
10 tips for public speakers—from 1980s pop music
You thought ‘I’m So Excited’ by The Pointer Sisters ad ‘Hello’ by Lionel Richie were just songs? No, no, they’re lessons for your job.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Habitat for Humanity lands in the doghouse for blundered publicity-op
What was meant to be a celebration of the nonprofit’s 500,001st home constructs a PR gaffe for the organization.
