How Big Data can reveal what employees want
Companies are now using Big Data to identify what employees want, and the best way to keep them, reveals Erin Moran of the Great Place to Work Institute. This data will help you better communicate what matters to your employees.
What is brand journalism?
Brand journalism stories cover your brand, competitors and niche—and include no marketing materials or messages. CEO Mark Ragan and head of Ragan Consulting Jim Ylisela take on this meaty topic. This is the first in a seven-part series.
How one hotel responds to social media complaints
Negative hotel reviews are a prime way to get direct feedback from customers and learn where the hotel falls short, says Nora Walsh, PR director at The Pierre in New York City. Follow her lead with these tips.
Why a charity video went viral, raised millions
“Rachel’s Gift” racked up more than a half a million views, and helped raise millions of dollars for nonprofit charity: water. Videographer Jamie Pent explains why the video captivated so many people.
The 3 biggest PR measurement mistakes
Sandra Fathi, president of Affect, discusses the three most common PR measurement mistakes and how to avoid them.
Why women predominate PR
Three female, New York City-based PR pros explain why women are well suited for public relations.
How to act legally on social media
Learn what you need to know about copyright law, Facebook contests, and much more from Gabe Karp, executive vice president and general counsel at ePrize.
GabeKarp.mp4
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.
Tech knowledge is key to a PR pro's success
If you’re not well versed in digital technology—how to use it and why—you’ll get left behind, says Deirdre Breakenridge, CEO of Pure Performance.
Deirdre_BreakenridgePurePerformance.mp4
Easy steps to improve press release views, traffic
Learn what will increase press release views, including headline length, keywords, hyperlinks and more from Tom Becktold, senior VP at Business Wire.
TomBecktold1.mp4
How should a PR agency help brands with social media?
So you hire a PR firm to help your company with social media. What next? Jackson Jeyanayagam, senior vice president at Taylor PR, explains what you should expect.
JacksonJinidem_TaylorPR_NasdaqNov11_Spot2.mp4
Which employees are best suited to be community managers?
Recently, the popularity of community managers has risen. But, what does a community manager actually do? And who's the best fit at your company? Renee Alexander, senior vice president of digital and social media at MSLGROUP, fills us in.
ReneeAlexander32012-2.mp4
3 essential elements of a viral video
While there's no guarantee your next video will go viral, you can increase your chances by making sure it has the right content, context and conversation.
How should non-visual brands use Pinterest?
Can brands use Pinterest without visually-appealing products? Of course, says the team ePrize. Make lawnmowers? Post photos of gorgeous lawns. Ask yourself: What inspires your products? Your designers? Pin those images. Plus, what’s the next big thing in social media.
ePrize_Panel_PinterestNconvergence.mp4
The No. 1 secret to a great presentation
Stories? Posture? Eye contact? They all matter, but presentation and speaking coach Thaddaeus Smith tells us which is the most important.
ThadSmith1.mp4
CEO use on social media going up
More CEOs are participating in social media compared to just two years ago, reports Leslie Gaines-Ross of Weber Shandwick. Learn how they're using it, and what prevents others from following suit.