Justin Joffe
‘Raw, snackable video’ will remain popular, predicts Magnolia’s social media director
Learn what works at Chip and Joanna Gaines’ home goods behemoth and what’s ahead for social media pros.
Social Media
Justin Joffe
Mercedes-Benz shares plans to go fully electric, PR pros emphasize need for strategic planning, and Olympic athletes criticize breastfeeding policies
Also: Olympic sponsors emphasize technology, Clubhouse opens to the general public and Facebook responds to content moderators about NDAs.
Justin Joffe
Lyft and Ford partner to offer driverless rides, most Americans support regulation of big tech, and J&J addresses opioid lawsuit deal
Also: Brands offer beefy promotions for National Hot Dog Day, Twitter takes heat for copying Reddit and TSA requires crisis plans from pipeline companies.
Ragan Staff
Tune in for our Twitter chat on using social media in your crisis response
Special guest Kena Lewis, corporate director, public affairs and media relations for Orlando Health will join us to share insights ahead of Ragan’s Social Media Conference at Disney World Sept. 9-10.
Justin Joffe
Jeff Bezos misses the mark in space flight presser, tips for crafting engaging emails, and Victoria’s Secret rebrand centers women’s needs
Also: Mattress Firm takes sleep awareness campaign on the road, TikTok introduces resume pilot program and JCPenney launches accessible clothing line.
Justin Joffe
Ben & Jerry’s stops ice cream sales in West Bank, digital newsroom employment dwarfs newspapers, and Toyota holds back on Tokyo Olympics
Also: McCormick searches for taco influencer, Nike supports employees during supply chain shortage and how one retail real estate trade association is rebranding.
Allison Haeger
Readers share which Disney character most resembles their approach to work
Are you a Baloo, or more of an Eeyore? Learn more about all the dynamic communicators in our midst, and find out if you won a night at the Swan & Dolphin Resort.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How Vans is ramping up messaging ahead of skateboarding’s Olympic debut
The iconic skate-centric shoe company hopes to maximize its street cred as skateboarding makes its first appearance as an Olympic event.
Justin Joffe
J&J recalls sunscreens over carcinogen concerns, content marketing strategies that work, and Amazon’s response to CPSC lawsuit
Also: Brands celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Microsoft resurrects Clippy and Twitter retires Fleets.
Justin Joffe
Olivia Rodrigo promotes vaccines at White House, diverse boards see more revenue growth, and Facebook defends CrowdTangle restructuring
Also: Triller launches contest to hire resident DJ, Norwegian Cruise Line sues Florida, and Coca-Cola tweaks Coke Zero formula.
Justin Joffe
How communicators use podcasts to have conversations about thought leadership
Nicole Christie, senior writer and producer at Microsoft, weighs in on the trend of corporate thought leadership podcasts ahead of Ragan’s Social Media Conference.
Brendan Gannon
National Geographic’s integrated campaign around Earth Day generates more than 1,000 stories
Its campaign featured Q&As with Jane Goodall and led to thousands of stories. This earned first prize in the Entertainment Campaign category of Ragan’s PR Daily Awards.
Justin Joffe
Harvard responds to high-profile Black faculty resignation, consumers request data collection reform, and VMI navigates sexual misconduct claims
Also: Grubhub launches guarantee to protect restaurants, Boeing discloses manufacturing problems, and Burger King employees in Nebraska make headlines with mass exodus.
Ted Kitterman
In return to Disney World, Ragan hopes to recapture magic of in-person learning
In its first in-person conference in over a year, Ragan will bring together top innovators and leaders on social media strategy to define the current state of affairs for comms pros.
Justin Joffe
Twitter responds to Virgin Galactic space flight, how PR pros can grow their value, and Pfizer CEO apologizes to Fauci
Also: McDonald’s makes National French Fry Day about its fans, Biden requires internet providers to offer transparency with infographics, and reporters share on-air tips.
