Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
NBA bans L.A. Clippers owner for life
Donald Sterling has been harshly punished for taped remarks made privately to his girlfriend that she shouldn’t bring black people to Clippers games.
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Ragan Insider Mary Anne Keane
Listening in life and PR
There’s a difference between hearing and listening. Make sure you’re doing the latter when you’re communicating with clients. There’s even a test for it.
Ragan Insider Kristen Tischhauser
7 PR tools your agency can start using today
These tools can save you time and energy while making it easier to connect with journalists, customers, copywriters, and colleagues.
Ragan Insider Matt Wilson
The good and the very bad of Martin Luther King Day marketing
Re-releasing a movie that focuses on America’s racial history on the holiday seems just fine, but promoting clothing sales, mixed drinks, and twerk parties is ill-advised.
Ragan Insider Luke Budka
Reducing the stress in your professional life
PR is one of the most stressful jobs in America, but that doesn’t mean you have to be one of the most stressed-out people. Here are some ways to cope.
Ragan Insider Ross Wallenstein
5 PR lessons from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
PR pros can learn a lot from the words of George Bailey, Clarence, Sam Wainwright, and the other inhabitants of and visitors to Bedford Falls. Hee-haw!
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Walmart defends lifetime ban of Arizona man
The customer says he was banned for taking advantage the store chain’s price matching policy once too often. Walmart says he threatened an employee.
Ragan Insider Evan Peterson
Holiday gifts for wordsmiths
Need help finding the perfect present for the writer on your Christmas list? The Millions rounds up some of the best finds for any scribes in your life. Plus, editorial style boards, the golden age of publishing, and the year’s best books.
Ragan Insider Connie Anderson
How to cure your holiday pitching blues
If you’re not careful, the holidays can be a depressing time, personally and professionally. These steps will help you avoid the year-end doldrums.
Ragan Insider Jessica Levco
A writer calculates the ROI of her day
Our health care editor measures the return on investment of waking up and starting the workweek. Grab a blindfold, some hot cocoa, and an abacus.
Ragan Insider Abbi Whitaker
Tips for your holiday social media campaigns
The holiday shopping season starts earlier and earlier every year, so why not map out your social media push?
Ragan Insider Mickie Kennedy
5 life lessons learned in public relations
Work lives and home lives tend to be separate entities, but one can offer insight into the other, especially when your job involves working with people.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
Guinness ‘holiday’ nothing to celebrate in Ireland
Arthur’s Day honors the Irish brewery’s founder, but not everyone raised a glass to salute what’s being slammed as a ‘cynical marketing ploy.’
Ragan Insider Gil Rudawsky
As floods rage, open communication offers a lifeline
A crisis communication expert in Colorado finds himself on the other side of a major disaster and thereby becomes all the more appreciative of good messaging.
Ragan Insider Michael Nolledo
6 seconds in the life of a PR professional
Blink and you’ll miss this Vine offering an abridged look at the life of a PR pro.
