Ragan Insider   |  Robby Brumberg

How to create superb infographics

Conveying information visually is as old as cave paintings. The modern, digital approach is every bit as compelling to today’s audiences—if you do it properly. Follow this advice, offered in infographic form.

Ragan Insider   |  Kevin J. Allen

Trump’s ‘covfefe’ tweet puzzles the internet

The occupant of the Oval Office sent the wags of the Twitterverse into a derisive feeding frenzy with his post-midnight puzzler. Who knows? It might end up being the Word of the Year.

Ragan Insider   |  Jessica Levco

4 reasons why I hate Seth Godin

The author doesn’t begrudge the marketing solon his wide appeal, but the wacky headlines, the breathless warnings? Those are a bit much. Here’s her case.

Ragan Insider   |  Russell Working

AP allowing the singular ‘they’

Traditionalists might not like the use of a plural pronoun to designate an individual. Within the context of malleable gender identity, however, advocates are praising the change.

Ragan Insider   |  Katie Delahaye Paine

Why AVE is toxic to PR

It’s high time for public relations practitioners to put the kibosh on the ad value equivalency metric, the author vehemently asserts.

Ragan Insider   |  Larry Alton

Boost your productivity when burnout looms

When the thought of writing more copy makes you want to curl up in a fetal position and take a nap, don’t give in. These ideas can help you push through to the finish line.

Ragan Insider   |  Maddy Osman

9 tips for great email subject lines

Your brilliant body copy does you—and your recipients—no good if they don’t open it. Try these approaches to pique interest and get more eyeballs perusing your prose.

Ragan Insider   |  Matthew Royse

7 terrific sites for free photos

Stunning visuals can attract eyeballs and make your content irresistible. Here are seven hubs for downloading gratis stock images.

Ragan Insider   |  Maris Callahan

6 red flags from prospective PR clients

Nabbing a big project or an important client can be great for you and your agency, but beware: These danger signs mean headaches on the horizon.

Ragan Insider   |  Mark Nichol

15 common military terms and their origins and meanings

Did you know that ‘host’ and ‘hostile’ have the same derivation? Check out how such terms as ‘corps,’ ‘platoon,’ ‘detail’ and ‘echelon’ came into being—and infiltrated the vernacular.

Ragan Insider   |  Nick Morgan

5 essential attributes of successful public speakers

Putting yourself before an audience time and again, risking rejection or indifference, can be grueling. These key traits can make or break your long-term effectiveness in conveying your overall message.

Ragan Insider   |  Robby Brumberg

Infographic: 10 ways outstanding intranets benefit workers

If your internal hub lies fallow, your employees and the organization as whole will miss out on great opportunities. Check out what yours should deliver to engage your staff and boost productivity.