A successful organization is built on effective communication. In the workplace, strong communication means all employees know what they are working towards, how they are contributing, and where they can go for support.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sends plane loads of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard. From a crisis mgt. standpoint, how effective was this political stunt?

The vast majority of public relations (PR) professionals (94%) want to be a part of changing the future of their field, with over nine in 10 (92%) believing AI has the potential to transform the way PR is conducted, according to new research commissioned by Stagwell's (NASDAQ: STGW) PRophet, the first-ever AI-driven PR pitch platform built by and for PR professionals that predicts media interest and sentiment. 

The ellipsis is a useful but often misused punctuation mark. It’ most used for indicating that something has been removed from a quote, but their actual usage can be a bit tricky.

Advancing equity is the active process of looking at the systems we have today through the lens of those most disadvantaged by those systems.

Despite her aging appearance, Queen Elizabeth II kept her job for an unprecedented 70 years!  A Canadian news anchor who let her locks go grey wasn’t as fortunate.  Her seemingly heartless dismissal has aroused widespread empathy, including from some of the world’s leading companies, sounding an alarm against ageism.  However, in an era when brand-building is of utmost importance, shouldn’t companies have a say in the looks of those they pay to be the faces of their firms?

Who doesn’t love a circus? - Clients and public relations agencies when request-for-proposal (RFP) processes are run like one!

From 2016 to 2021, live video traffic grew by 4 times. The switch to live video is but the latest in a constant stream of revolutions in how online content reaches consumers.

Today’s special guest is Robert L. Dilenschneider who formed The Dilenschneider Group in October, 1991.

Now that Labor Day 2022 is history, the election season is now officially underway, although it really never stopped. And you can be certain that critics of far right and far left media outlets will shout 24/7 about the slanted and false coverage their rivals are disseminating. And so will politicians of all stripes.

My tech-minded wife wants me to buy a car with the latest technology that automatically puts on the brakes if someone suddenly steps out in front.  And if I’m not up to steering, it will steer by itself.

The Queen is dead. Long live the King.  

One era has ended and a new one has begun.  

Ragan Communications partnered with D S Simon Media to produce “NextUP,” a new video series that asks rising communications stars to forecast the future of comms in their own words. These conversations will lead up to  Ragan’s Communications Week on Nov 1. and our Future of Communications Conference.

There are many companies that have decided to invest in marketing and public relations  campaigns on social media platforms these days. In fact, according to a recent survey, around 90% of all US companies tend to use social media platforms as part of their overall marketing efforts. That means, for a company to be successful with its own social media marketing efforts, it needs to invest a lot of time and effort. This is an important aspect of social media marketing that companies need to keep in mind, and one of the best ways to circumvent all that competitors is by working with social media influencers or experts. Aside from that, companies have a few other challenges, as well as advantages when it comes to social media marketing.

One of the greatest challenges facing global communicators and content creators today is finding a common language — literally. For every communication we prepare, we have to think about not only how to stand out in the crowded content marketplace and make a meaningful connection with our audiences, but how to actually get through and be effectively understood.

Crypto investments have shown that they’re a severe opportunity and are here to stay despite the doomsaying that was present initially upon their appearance.

Each day brings about newly consequential, societal change. News coverage regularly reports on an increase in anti-LGBTQ violence, mass demonstrations following police killings of people of color and state bans on reproductive rights. Consequently, companies can no longer remain on the sidelines and simply focus on maximizing their profits.

Running any small business is not easy especially when you have a small budget. It is a fact that you cannot run a business on determination and skills alone. In case you are feeling a bit short-handed in terms of finance for your company, you may consider the option of investments. Here are some tips to get a small business owner started in the field of investments.

Putting money into new technologies is an exciting opportunity with the potential to yield strong profits. You help the economy grow and create jobs when you invest in an upcoming business. It's not easy to hit a home run, but if you invest in a successful business, you may see returns anywhere from five to one hundred times your initial investment.

Ragan Communications partnered with D S Simon Media to produce “NextUP,” a new video series that asks rising communications stars to forecast the future of comms in their own words. These conversations will lead up to  Ragan’s Communications Week on Nov 1. and our Future of Communications Conference.