Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Communications at Tesla: Forget the chain of command
Elon Musk says employees should go above or around their managers if necessary.
Archive for September, 2017
Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
7 things speakers should remember about the audience
When you make a presentation to a group —regardless of the crowd’s size or the length of your talk— your success depends largely on establishing a rapport. Keep these tips in mind.
Ragan Insider Karen Hertzberg
5 ways to improve your content writing
Do your homework. Employ smart SEO practices. Start strong. Find your voice—without prattling on incessantly.
Ragan Insider Wendy Marx
6 emerging PR trends
Shifting metrics, bigger budgets as marketing and public relations overlap, and the growing importance of digital channels and content will weigh heavily on pros’ and agencies’ success.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
As protests continue, NFL calls Trump’s comments ‘divisive’
After the president lashed out at football players for kneeling during the national anthem, the league and its teams responded in solidarity.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
4 sins of omission that deflate morale—and could deplete your staff
Acknowledge when someone leaves the company, cultivate a sense of community, communicate when change is afoot, and, for the love of Pete, show appreciation for a job faithfully done.
Ragan Insider Kevin J. Allen
Infographic: 15 tools to measure and monitor your social media efforts
You must constantly scan the digital landscape and interact with consumers to be successful, and the right resource can help you achieve that status. Consider this list.
Ragan Insider Matthew Royse
10 books that should be on every marketer’s shelf
The author separates the wheat from the chaff to provide a list of tomes that can boost your knowledge and help you succeed at work.
Ragan Insider Carlin Twedt
Kim’s ‘dotard’ insult spurs laughs, highlights words’ power
North Korean leader Kim Jung Un lashes back at Trump’s ‘Rocket Man’ snipe, sending many scurrying to online dictionaries and offering lessons on speaking the language of your audience.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
Your brand’s videos are drawing attention
We’d like to give them even more notice. Enter PR Daily’s 2017 Video & Visual Awards in 42 categories. Save $50 when you enter by Sept. 29.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
3 quick tips for more compact writing
Extraneous words are like bit of gravel in pudding. Here’s how to pick them out and get to the good stuff.
Ragan Insider Daniel Marlin
6 things TEDx speakers do to succeed
To reach the presentation pinnacle, it’s essential to promote yourself, study previous presenters, practice, and prepare for technical difficulties.
Ragan Insider Ethan McCarty
It’s time to stop measuring ‘internal communications’
Instead of counting impressions, clicks or content consumption, focus on driving behaviors that lead to substantive business results.
Ragan Insider Laura Hale Brockway
16 email marketing terms communicators should know
If you feel that you’d like a translator when your marketing colleagues speak, this glossary can get you up to speed.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
University launches brand journalism site to tout news, research
Whether the news is about cellphone germs or the northern lights, University of Alberta’s Folio allows the organization to tell its own story and cite its researchers.
