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11 rules for hugging at the office'
Internal   |   Tim Sackett
11 rules for hugging at the office There may come a time when you want to hug a co-worker. That's OK, just make sure you're familiar with the rules.
 
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Infographic: Texting negatively affects your grammar
Writing & Editing   |   Kristin Piombino
Infographic: Texting negatively affects your grammar
A study proves saying "2" instead of "to," and other forms of techspeak, can affect a person's ability to write well. Grammar purists rejoice.
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Infographic: Employees are more trustworthy than CEOs
Internal   |   Kristin Piombino
Infographic: Employees are more trustworthy than CEOs
A new study from Edelman shows rank-and-file workers are more credible than CEOs. Is this true at your company?
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New website offers distance-learning for communicators
Ragan Training   |   Ragan Staff
New website offers distance-learning for communicators
No money for travel or training? We've got the solution for you and your entire comms team.
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7 ways to measure Facebook's ROI
Measurement   |   Kathi Kruse
7 ways to measure Facebook's ROI
It's not impossible—it just takes some work. To find out if your efforts are paying off, track these metrics.
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This just in! Newt Gingrich confused by cell phones, blenders, laptops
Commentary   |   Steve Crescenzo
This just in! Newt Gingrich confused by cell phones, blenders, laptops
Some news outlets are so desperate for content they'll run anything … and we mean anything.
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T.G.I. Friday’s bars suspected of replacing premium liquors with cheap alcohol
PR   |   Matt Wilson
T.G.I. Friday’s bars suspected of replacing premium liquors with cheap alcohol
Of 29 bars officials in New Jersey raided Wednesday for allegedly putting lower-quality liquor in high-end bottles, 13 were T.G.I. Friday’s locations. Folks took to Facebook to let the restaurant chain have it.
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4 misfit PR candidates you’ll likely interview
PR   |   Nicole Reaney
4 misfit PR candidates you’ll likely interview
These common characters will arrive at your office and initiate the behaviors that (they think) work for them. On the plus side, the author also describes the winning applicant.
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Ferrero backs off bid to quash ‘World Nutella Day’
Crisis Management   |   Matt Wilson
Ferrero backs off bid to quash ‘World Nutella Day’
The fan-created annual tribute has garnered 40,000 Facebook ‘likes,’ but the maker of Nutella took legal action to stop it. Then it reversed itself. Did the company turn great publicity into irreversible damage?
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12 tactics for effective meetings
Internal   |   Jeremy Raelin
12 tactics for effective meetings
Set these techniques as a protocol to streamline your staffers' sharing of innovations and information.
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7 people who prove English majors aren’t worthless
Writing & Editing   |   Matt Wilson
7 people who prove English majors aren’t worthless
English degrees aren’t typically thought of as gateways to incredible monetary success, nor steady employment for that matter, but a few famous degree holders offer hope.
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Former White House speechwriter: Focus on just one thing
Executive Communication   |   Russell Working
Former White House speechwriter: Focus on just one thing
Clinton speechwriter Jeff Shesol tells how to focus your speech, become educator-in-chief, and write like Hemingway, not like Faulkner.
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5 hot social media tools
Social Media   |   Rebecca Debono
5 hot social media tools
These platforms can help brand marketers seeking to engage audiences and key online voices, as well as monitoring conversations and other mentions.
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Conference alert: Comprehensive training for health care communicators
Ragan Conference Alert   |   Ragan Staff
Conference alert: Comprehensive training for health care communicators
Speakers from the Mayo Clinic, Rush University Medical Center, and more will spill their secrets for powerful and effective health care communication.
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10 goals for your first 5,000 hours on the job
Internal   |   Laura Vanderkam
10 goals for your first 5,000 hours on the job
In the first couple of years in your just-out-of-school gig, you can bide time and eke by, or you can build a foundation for your future. Well?
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Emoticons for brands: The dos and don'ts
Internal   |   Arik Hanson
Emoticons for brands: The dos and don'ts
The smilies, frowny faces, and sideways looks that people type using keyboard symbols are fun and lighthearted, but they’re not appropriate for every business conversation.
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3 simple ways to boost PR using Google
PR   |   Carrie Morgan
3 simple ways to boost PR using Google
Getting more coverage for your client or company could be easier than you think.
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What don't people understand about PR and comms? What don't people understand about PR and comms? Shot at a Ragan conference, Ignite's David Spark asks attendees what misconceptions about their job drive them crazy.
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11 rules for hugging at the office'
Internal   |   Tim Sackett
11 rules for hugging at the office There may come a time when you want to hug a co-worker. That's OK, just make sure you're familiar with the rules.
 
Former White House speechwriter: Focus on just one thing'
Executive Communication   |   Russell Working
Former White House speechwriter: Focus on just one thing Clinton speechwriter Jeff Shesol tells how to focus your speech, become educator-in-chief, and write like Hemingway, not like Faulkner.
 
10 goals for your first 5,000 hours on the job'
Internal   |   Laura Vanderkam
10 goals for your first 5,000 hours on the job In the first couple of years in your just-out-of-school gig, you can bide time and eke by, or you can build a foundation for your future. Well?
 
11 old-fashioned sayings to bring back'
Writing & Editing   |   Kristin Piombino
11 old-fashioned sayings to bring back Slang comes and goes with each generation, but some expressions are just too good to lose. Here are a few from generations past that should make a comeback.
 
Following crushing tornadoes, help and hope spread on Twitter'
Social Media   |   Matt Wilson
Following crushing tornadoes, help and hope spread on Twitter After the latest in a string of devastating storms slammed Oklahoma Monday afternoon, relief agencies and government officials took to the Web to provide news and opportunities to help.