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Archive for February, 2013
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
The finalists for PR Daily’s CSR awards
The quality of work benefitting causes and philanthropies is both impressive and inspiring, as evidenced by the finalists in PR Daily’s first-ever Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
A field guide to social media personalities
The author, who falls into the ‘lurker/judger’ category, says his least favorite social media personality is the ‘vaguebooker.’ See what he means.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
The 10 happiest cities in the world
They are all places you’d love to visit—unless, of course, you live there—but are these cities really happier than your hometown?
Ragan Insider Christina Mozaffari
J.C. Penney’s ‘insulting’ perception problem
The retailer is returning to its traditional pricing structure after trying a radical marketing and pricing strategy. The CEO’s statement on the shift could use a little work, according to the author.
Ragan Insider Gini Dietrich
8 bad lessons brands can learn from airports
When it comes to good business practices, airports do everything wrong. They don’t go the extra mile, make flying fun, or offer help. Businesses, take heed.
Ragan Insider PR Daily Staff
The 5 most-popular stories on PR Daily this week
Words that are probably made up, the things you should never say to your boss, the Super Bowl’s big brand winner on social media, and more.
Ragan Insider Samantha Hosenkamp
How the Phoenix Suns shoot—and score—on social
Seven tips from the @Suns.
Ragan Insider John Trader
5 key traits of a successful PR professional
Want to excel in the world of modern public relations. Better have (or develop) all five of these characteristics.
Ragan Insider Paul Biedermann
12 most dreadful things my clients will never get from me
Garish websites, stuff media kits, business cards that are only good for storing chewed up, and more.
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
21 top editors leaving NY Times—what does it mean for journalism?
The latest round of buyouts in The New York Times newsroom knocks out decades of experience from the paper. Many of those years were spent building its digital footprint.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
Target showcases everyday tweets in fashion show
Models strutted down a runway and read tweets about everyday products in a live, interactive event that drew lots of laughs. The event was part of the retailer’s larger “Everyday Collection” campaign.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
The buzziest brands of 2012
These companies saw the biggest jump in buzz from 2011 to 2012, as determined by NBCUniversal’s Brand Power Index.
Ragan Insider Michael Sebastian
The 10 athletes with the worst images
Cheaters, liars, and dog-fighters made the list, as well as a few athletes whose lack of appeal stems from something more visceral. They are the punching bags of sports.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Fox News is the most—and least—trusted news network: survey
The station’s credibility took a hit, but it remains popular among many people.
