Ragan Insider Brent Pittman
17 digital marketing tasks you can do over the holidays
Even if your boss or client is out of the office, these items can be checked off your list to make next year more efficient.
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Ragan Insider Jim Dougherty
5 reasons brands should use email in 2016
Social media may seem more exciting, but studies prove that most people prefer good old-fashioned email. Need more convincing? Read on.
Ragan Insider Gary Magenta
Why retention starts with well-trained managers
If your organization is neglecting your supervisors and not affording them time and resources for mentoring, that disregard will leach into your workforce. That’s how discontent spreads.
Ragan Insider Sam Miranda
8 reasons lists are the worst form of content
List articles are ruining online writing, this author says. With no irony intended, here is his list of reasons why we have to stop this content-marketing atrocity before it goes any further.
Ragan Insider Cord Himelstein
How to express gratitude and motivate your employees
Saying ‘thank you’ is essential for staff engagement, but here are specific ways for you to boost your colleagues’ self-esteem and inspire them to greater achievement. You’re welcome.
Ragan Insider Caroline Roodhouse
16 ways to keep your internal print magazine relevant and fresh
Even in this age of digital media, print remains pertinent. Here’s why you should consider keeping your print publications, as well as several ways to keep them fresh and interesting.
Ragan Insider Chuck Gose
Reasons internal communications clog up
Structural issues and technological flaws are often easier to fix than the human element. Is one of your upper-tier managers the proverbial kink in the hose?
Ragan Insider Drew Hubbard
7 common ways people abuse conference calls
Don’t set up a conference call when you could resolve the issue via email, and definitely don’t schedule a call for a Monday or Friday.
Ragan Insider Julia Sahin
PR pros, how’s your personal brand?
It takes more than just a Twitter bio to put forth your professional face. Try these seven tactics to establish your profile and keep your messaging relevant and engaging.
Ragan Insider Shelly Kramer
Why email still reigns for engaging millennials
Yes, social media channels are important to Gen Y, but every account requires an email address. For direct communication with brand reps, email is the mode they prefer.
Ragan Insider Chuck Gose
Are you a proactivist or reactivist at work?
A new report frames employee engagement in a unique way—one that can be measured with a five-question quiz.
Ragan Insider Erica Hakonson
7 ways to motivate employees to use the intranet
The technology is solid, and the content is in place, yet your employees are staying away from your intranet. Try these techniques to make it a hub for professional and social activity.
Ragan Insider Ann Handley
10 ways to detox your inbox
Your time is valuable, and you shouldn’t be wasting it trying to tame your inbox. Apply these tips to gain control over your email and win back your day.
Ragan Insider Jim Dougherty
7 tips to create a killer podcast
These guidelines and techniques can help you reach a vast audience with fresh or repurposed content, all at an exceedingly low cost.
Ragan Insider Paige Schaefer
Why your internal content should behave more like Tinder
The mobile dating app not only can help you achieve your romantic goals, but it can provide an example of what a great content experience should look like for your employees.
