Ragan Insider Mic Johnson
Are you making this critical LinkedIn mistake?
Every day, thousands are committing an easily avoided blunder.
Archive for March, 2012
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Harley-Davidson shatters stereotypes on Twitter
With a video and a hashtag, the motorcycle manufacturer is changing people’s minds about its customers.
Ragan Insider Danielle Cyr
5 ways to use Twitter more effectively
Whether you want to quickly sift out important information or make sure people retweet you, follow these tips.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Do we apologize too much?
As comedian Bill Maher pleads with the nation to stop the flood of mea culpas, people in the PR field explain the breakout of ‘I’m sorry’ reactions and why it’s not so bad.
Ragan Insider Chad Padgett
Your Spell Check just bounced: 3 tips for copy editing
Language errors can be embarrassing. Here are some useful ways to avoid these awkward situations.
Ragan Insider Denise Graveline
6 ways speakers can appeal to introverts
Not every audience member will ask questions or volunteer during your presentation. Here’s how to connect with your quieter listeners.
Ragan Insider Kristin Long
Infographic: What makes Pinterest so addictive?
It’s more than just pretty pictures. The site’s design and anonymity make it a refuge for many.
Ragan Insider Kristin Long
Infographic: Are your co-workers killing you?
Co-workers are one of the most common causes of work-related stress. Are yours slowly dragging you to the grave?
Ragan Insider Steve Vittorioso
11 frequently botched AP style points
If you want to write a piece that a news outlet can publish without much tinkering, you’d be wise to master these terms—and the rest of the journalists’ bible.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Report: Klout doesn’t measure what it claims
A new analysis from the Altimeter Group finds social scores from services such as Klout, PeerIndex and others, don’t measure influence. Yet those scores aren’t useless.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
5 ways to repair misused em dashes
Follow these tips to keep your writing clear and understandable.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
Critics pan Kraft’s new name
Mondelez International is the new name of Kraft’s global snack company, and it has its share of critics. What do you think of the rebranding effort?
Ragan Insider Shonali Burke
5 steps to a successful measurement program
Use this handy checklist to create a targeted, easy-to-manage measurement plan.
Ragan Insider Michael McCarthy
4 myths about video content—debunked
Ragan Insider Michael McCarthy
4 myths about video content—debunked
Think videos don’t have to be short or high-definition to be popular? Think again.
