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7 errors even good writers miss'
Writing & Editing   |   Shanna Mallon
7 errors even good writers miss When your job entails putting words together at a breakneck pace, the odds are good that your devious fingers will try to put one over on your brilliant mind. Caveat scriptor!
 
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10 Nora Ephron quotes that will inspire anyone
Internal   |   Ragan Staff
10 Nora Ephron quotes that will inspire anyone
From her thoughts on the word ‘synergy’ to advice on wearing a bikini, the late author and screenwriter said a number of inspirational (and useful) things. In honor of what would be Ephron's 72nd birthday, here we're celebrating with some of her best.
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Is your voice worth an extra $187K a year?
Executive Communication   |   Christina Mozaffari
Is your voice worth an extra $187K a year?
An academic study links male CEOs’ professional success to the depth of their speaking voices. A separate study highlights ‘vocal energy’ in female execs.
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8 questions to ask before any media interview
PR   |   Brad Phillips
8 questions to ask before any media interview
Positioning yourself for success entails more than just preparing your talking points. Getting to know the interviewer—and the story angle—will start you off right and help keep you on target.
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Survey: Most organizations use internal video, but social features lag
Internal   |   Russell Working
Survey: Most organizations use internal video, but social features lag
Video has become a commonplace tool for reaching staff, but few allow YouTube-like sharing, ratings, comments, and employee productions.
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Common excuses for crappy social media marketing
Social Media   |   David Murdico
Common excuses for crappy social media marketing
So, you're having a 'conversation' with fans on your online platforms—great! But if you're not turning that into actual business transactions, you're missing the point.
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How one retailer made Winston the dog an Instagram icon
Social Media   |   Matt Wilson
How one retailer made Winston the dog an Instagram icon
ModCloth created a culture on the photo-sharing app that goes far beyond its clothing, and recruited nearly 170,000 followers in the process. Credit a pug named Winston for some of that.
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8 PR lessons from ‘The Office’
PR   |   Kevin J. Allen
8 PR lessons from ‘The Office’
The NBC comedy series may be drawing to a close this week, but there’s no doubt it’s going to leave a lasting impression. ‘That’s what she said.’
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Infographic: How businesses use social media
Social Media   |   Kristin Piombino
Infographic: How businesses use social media
Although 80 percent of small and mid-size businesses plan to use social media more this year, other stats prove they aren't doing a good job of engaging customers on it.
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12 quotations to guide your online strategy
Social Media   |   Linda Coles
12 quotations to guide your online strategy
From Charles Darwin to Mark Zuckerberg, there are plenty of ideas to spark your thinking.
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8 reasons your CEO should be on social media
Social Media   |   Brian Conlin
8 reasons your CEO should be on social media
Your company will get more sales, increase media coverage and better engage your audience. Need we go on?
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Social media helps McDonald’s change public perception
PR Daily Awards   |   Jessica Levco
Social media helps McDonald’s change public perception
The fast food chain reaches out to mommy bloggers and others to tout its Nutrition Network and change its image—with lots of success.
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12 amazing quotes from graduation speeches
PR   |   Becky Gaylord
12 amazing quotes from graduation speeches
Great amusement, amusing anecdotes, and a little something from Dr. Seuss.
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Activist’s #FitchTheHomeless video shaming Abercrombie draws more than 4M views
Crisis Management   |   Matt Wilson
Activist’s #FitchTheHomeless video shaming Abercrombie draws more than 4M views
Activist Greg Karber's video urging the public to donate their Abercrombie clothes to the homeless has gone viral quickly, following reports that A&F would rather burn damaged items than clothe the needy.
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6 lessons from 'Scandal' on how to be a rock star professional
Internal   |   Kristin Piombino
6 lessons from 'Scandal' on how to be a rock star professional
The ABC drama not only serves up entertainment and suspense, but good advice on how to rock at your job.
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Interactive course: Spice up your social intranet
Ragan Conference Alert   |   Ragan Staff
Interactive course: Spice up your social intranet
Say goodbye to sleepy intranets and boring company emails. Add excitement and engagement to your intranet with tips from this new interactive course.
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HubSpot's engagement tactics: A wiki, mystery dinners, desk shuffling
Internal   |   Matt Wilson
HubSpot's engagement tactics: A wiki, mystery dinners, desk shuffling
Those are just some of the ways the inbound marketing software company fosters dialogue and creates an inviting corporate culture.
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7 errors even good writers miss'
Writing & Editing   |   Shanna Mallon
7 errors even good writers miss When your job entails putting words together at a breakneck pace, the odds are good that your devious fingers will try to put one over on your brilliant mind. Caveat scriptor!
 
12 amazing quotes from graduation speeches'
PR   |   Becky Gaylord
12 amazing quotes from graduation speeches Great amusement, amusing anecdotes, and a little something from Dr. Seuss.
 
6 lessons from 'Scandal' on how to be a rock star professional'
Internal   |   Kristin Piombino
6 lessons from 'Scandal' on how to be a rock star professional The ABC drama not only serves up entertainment and suspense, but good advice on how to rock at your job.
 
Arizona restaurant owners go ballistic on Facebook'
Crisis Management   |   Matt Wilson
Arizona restaurant owners go ballistic on Facebook The owners of a restaurant that recently appeared on ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ responded to some online critics with an astonishing stream of invective. UPDATE
 
9 bogus claims by social media charlatans'
Social Media   |   Amandah Blackwell
9 bogus claims by social media charlatans It's time to unmask the 'gurus' and 'ninjas,' dismantling their wayward assertions and offering some valid guidance about online marketing.