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Archive for October, 2018
Ragan Insider Vanessa Restifo
5 fundamental characteristics of Generation Z
To reach the emerging generation, play to their strengths, preferences and interests. Here’s how to connect with this ascending cohort.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Study: 60 percent of U.S. workers would take half the pay for a job they love
Cash is crucial, but so are meaningful benefits, opportunities, flexibility and recognition.
Ragan Insider Rachel Strella
9 social media tips communicators can’t ignore
Creating a robust online presence for your organization has become part of the job. Consider these insights as you go about building your audience.
Ragan Insider Lou Hoffman
8 worst practices in international PR
Taking your outreach efforts to the global stage poses particular, often hidden, hazards. Doing your homework and carefully crafting your messaging to local markets are just part of the deal.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
Do your internal stories engage employees?
Employee communications doesn’t have to be boring. Tell us how you made it exciting. Enter Ragan’s 2018 Employee Communications Awards by Nov. 14.
Ragan Insider Annette Franz
8 terrific alternatives to staff surveys
For a different listening approach, don’t hesitate to open up the playbook a bit. Try these diverse strategies to gather better, rawer, feedback.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
6 ways McDonald’s internal comms is proving its value
Can you clearly demonstrate that your communications have value, inspiring innovation or productivity? McDonald’s is embarking on a journey to do just that.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Report: Instagram is teens’ top platform, but most still flock to Snapchat
A survey of 8,600 teenagers across 48 states reveals current trends in fashion, food, brand engagement and social media platforms. Consider the telling data.
Ragan Insider Marjorie Comer
5 essential elements of an effective PR plan
You don’t simply sign the contract, put a few coins in the slot, and wait for your shiny new campaign to be dispensed. Research, parameters and regular check-ins are crucial for success.
Ragan Insider Justine Figueroa
Your intranet can transform the employee experience—here’s how
Check out how these organizations used their intranets to change their culture.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
4 basic—but absolutely paramount—writing reminders
Start by crafting a scintillating headline and lead, and ask, ‘Why does the reader care?’ Also, don’t forget to make it interesting.
Ragan Insider Christine Burri
5 great ways to get and keep employees focused on benefits
Your organization invests a lot of time and money in medical coverage, retirement funds and wellness programs, but it’s wasted if staffers don’t tap those resources. Try these tactics.
Ragan Insider Matthew Royse
Infographic: The best times to schedule your social media post
Should you share your thoughts on a Monday or a Friday to get the best engagement? Consider this guidance to learn when readers are most likely to visit your channels.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Critics deride Phillip Morris’ anti-smoking campaign as ‘hypocrisy’
The tobacco behemoth is now pushing vapes and promoting ads that ask smokers to give up cigarettes. Health advocates are decrying the move as a disingenuous PR stunt.
