Mark Nichol
7 reminders for concise, tidy writing
Mind this guidance to keep those sentences snappy and paragraphs punchy.
Speechwriting
Beki Winchel
American Airlines to cut 19,000 jobs, McDonald’s investigates its HR department, and New York Fashion Week is online
Also: Facebook and Instagram offer shopping tools, General Mills offers Lucky Charms’ marshmallows, YouTube automation removes more than 11 million videos, and more.
Daphne Gray-Grant
How to manage and mitigate writing-related anxiety
Take breaks throughout the day, get plenty exercise, and be kind to yourself.
Mark Nichol
How to avoid punctuation and case missteps in quoted matter
Should your lead-in end in a comma, or a colon, or nothing at all? When should you—or shouldn’t you—capitalize the first word of the quote? Read on; all will be revealed.
Robby Brumberg
Infographic: 8 keys to rediscover your writing magic
Pursue and prioritize whatever keeps your soul happy, persevere through the initial ‘difficult’ stages, and make time to follow your curiosity.
Stephanie Scotti
4 keys to deliver a TEDx-worthy presentation
COVID-19 has derailed many events and in-person meetings, but these principles of oration, persuasion and connection apply to all formats.
Beki Winchel
Clorox names first female CEO, Lifetime announces inclusive holiday film lineup, and Chipotle merchandise highlights sustainabiliity
Also: Consumers’ satisfaction with social media platforms drops, Twitter under investigation by the FTC, the Red Cross helps TikTok fans prepare for Hurricaine Isaiah, and more.
Mark Nichol
How to identify and remedy 5 common errors in vertical lists
Needless repetition underlies several of the missteps. Inconsistency is at the root of others. Using certain techniques will keep your bulleted elements fluid and concise.
Bryant Hilton
5 ways to improve, refine and streamline your business right now
Ongoing COVID-19 disruptions offer an opportunity to revisit areas of your company that need improvement. Focus on these crucial yet often overlooked aspects of success.
Billy Kingsland
Simple communications are crucial now—and always
To succeed, communicators must prioritize clarity, honesty and meaningful content.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
The origin and definition of 10 COVID-19-related terms
One by-product of the COVID-19 pandemic is the introduction of a vocabulary pertaining to the disease.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
WhatsApp limits forwarding to slow misinformation, SeaWorld CEO resigns, and measuring PR in a crisis
Also: Matthew McConaughey joins senior living facility’s bingo game, Disney offers virtual magic, CBS drama focuses on pandemic, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Instacart to hire 300K, how COVID-19 is changing social media habits, and Facebook offers small business resources during the pandemic
Also: Ford, GE and 3M collaborate on medical supplies, Twitter ramps up verification, Cadbury announced its new ‘spokesbunny,’ and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Get the latest crisis news delivered daily to your inbox
We’re introducing a new digital newsletter—the Crisis Communication Daily—a rundown of the top tips, best practices and headlines on crisis management to help guide communicators through COVID-19 and future crises.
Ragan Insider Paul Barton
7 tips for a winning Q&A
To engage your audience, answer their queries and get real-time input on your presentation, offer a question-and-answer session near—not after—the end of your talk. Here’s what to do.
