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'Most-hated' companies clam up—smart or stupid PR?'
PR   |   Matt Wilson
'Most-hated' companies clam up—smart or stupid PR? Most of the companies on a list of the 10 most-hated in the United States don't seem interested in talking about it. Is that the right approach?
 
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IABC hasn't hired a new president for 8 months. Why?
PR   |   David Murray
IABC hasn't hired a new president for 8 months. Why?
This former Ragan reporter takes a close look at the association's current leadership situation—and wants to know why no one is doing the same.
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Morgan Stanley CEO to staff: 'If you're really unhappy, just leave'
Executive Communication   |   Roula Amire
Morgan Stanley CEO to staff: 'If you're really unhappy, just leave'
James Gorman certainly didn't sugarcoat his attitude toward disgruntled employees. Was he too blunt or refreshingly honest?
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Infographic: Inside the life of a community manager
Social Media   |   Kristin Piombino
Infographic: Inside the life of a community manager
Most are women and work for brands. Learn what they spend most of their time doing, and which social media sites are more successful.
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QR codes: 5 popular complaints (and why they’re wrong)
PR   |   John Fitzgerald
QR codes: 5 popular complaints (and why they’re wrong)
Almost 80 percent of college students don't know how to scan a QR code, but this author thinks the trend will catch on. What do you think?
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39 plural forms that might confuse writers
Writing & Editing   |   Laura Hale Brockway
39 plural forms that might confuse writers
There are some weird rules about making certain words plural. Take note so you never mistake them.
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Weber Shandwick: How to get hired by us
PR   |   Ragan Staff
Weber Shandwick: How to get hired by us
Stop talking and start doing social media if you want to get hired, explains the firm’s senior VP of digital communication. Jason Wellcome tells you exactly what he’s looking for when hiring PR/social media talent. Hint: Strong writing is a must.
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11 tips for a better night's sleep
PR   |   Tighe Flatley
11 tips for a better night's sleep
Don't bring your smartphone into the bedroom, turn the temperature down and invest in an eyemask for better rest at night.
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8 dos and don'ts for writing great Web links
Web Sites   |   Gerry McGovern
8 dos and don'ts for writing great Web links
Links that say "FAQ," "Resource" or "Tools" are ineffective, according to this Web usability expert.
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Chobani's Tourette's gaffe offers cautionary tale
Social Media   |   Lisa Barone
Chobani's Tourette's gaffe offers cautionary tale
The yogurt maker offends in an attempt to humanize its brand. Three ways for your brand to avoid making a similar mistake.
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What's the key to a top 10 intranet?
Intranets   |   Matt Wilson
What's the key to a top 10 intranet?
According to three of the companies that the Nielsen Norman Group named to its list of the 10 best intranets, culture trumps technology.
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6 ways to cut copy for more powerful prose
Writing & Editing   |   Clare Lynch
6 ways to cut copy for more powerful prose
Your 'perfect' text needs surgery, if not an outright amputation. Here's what to excise—or lop off.
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6 things you should measure—and 6 you shouldn't
Measurement   |   Katie Paine
6 things you should measure—and 6 you shouldn't
The queen of measurement lays out what you shouldn't waste your time with, and what to stop ignoring.
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Webinar alert: How to create a truly social intranet
Ragan Conference Alert   |   Ragan Staff
Webinar alert: How to create a truly social intranet
This three-part series offers an inside look at the intranets of Best Buy, Microsoft and SAS, as well as advice and best practices from the communicators behind them.
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Will Facebook Timeline eventually 'revolutionize brand pages'?
Social Media   |   Matt Wilson
Will Facebook Timeline eventually 'revolutionize brand pages'?
The new profile design isn't available for brands yet, but some are already taking advantage through personal profiles.
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How to land the PR internship of your dreams
PR   |   Kaitlin Doody
How to land the PR internship of your dreams
And how to take advantage of the opportunity once you do.
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5 ways to improve your internal PR strategy
Internal   |   John Trader
5 ways to improve your internal PR strategy
Internal PR could make or break your external strategy. Here's how to do it right.
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Weber Shandwick: Social media jobs are hard to fill Weber Shandwick: Social media jobs are hard to fill Jason Wellcome, the firm's senior VP of digital communications, explains why it's difficult to find people who are using social media rather than just talking about it. He tells you exactly what he's looking for when hiring.
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'Most-hated' companies clam up—smart or stupid PR?'
PR   |   Matt Wilson
'Most-hated' companies clam up—smart or stupid PR? Most of the companies on a list of the 10 most-hated in the United States don't seem interested in talking about it. Is that the right approach?
 
Infographic: Inside the life of a community manager'
Social Media   |   Kristin Piombino
Infographic: Inside the life of a community manager Most are women and work for brands. Learn what they spend most of their time doing, and which social media sites are more successful.
 
What's the key to a top 10 intranet?'
Intranets   |   Matt Wilson
What's the key to a top 10 intranet? According to three of the companies that the Nielsen Norman Group named to its list of the 10 best intranets, culture trumps technology.
 
6 ways to cut copy for more powerful prose'
Writing & Editing   |   Clare Lynch
6 ways to cut copy for more powerful prose Your 'perfect' text needs surgery, if not an outright amputation. Here's what to excise—or lop off.
 
6 things you should measure—and 6 you shouldn't '
Measurement   |   Katie Paine
6 things you should measure—and 6 you shouldn't The queen of measurement lays out what you shouldn't waste your time with, and what to stop ignoring.