TODAY’S HEADLINES – 05.22.2019  
 
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MEDIA RELATIONS

3 questions that can trip up your media interview

Some journalists will intentionally throw curveballs to try and knock your spokesperson off his or her game and make a salient mistake. Here’s how to prepare for probing reportage.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Kardashian tweet incites an online fast-food fight

The reality-TV star ripped Jack in the Box with a vague complaint. Even absent an @ mention, its social media team responded quickly, but competitors pounced—some more deftly than others.


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CONTENT MARKETING

21 keys to create an inviting, exciting website

Today’s fickle clickers simply won’t abide anything less than a seamless, lightning-fast user experience. Follow this guidance to enhance your online presence and avoid costly mistakes.



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CONTENT MARKETING

6 tips to spruce up your online content

Refresh your social media profiles, prune your email list, and polish up your Google My Business page to make it shine.


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RAGAN AWARDS

4 frequently asked questions about Ragan & PR Daily Awards

Learn how to make your entry stand out, how awards can benefit you and how past winners succeeded.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

How PR pros should account for social media ‘lurkers’

These valuable social media users might be avoiding your best efforts to measure campaigns. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore them in your online strategy.


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RAGAN AWARDS

Join the ranks of GlaxoSmithKline, VSP and Mayo Clinic

Enter Ragan’s 2019 Health Care PR & Marketing Awards. Don’t miss the final deadline on May 24.



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OP-ED

How marketers fell short with ‘Game of Thrones’ activations

The hit TV show set staggering viewership records with its finale and many brand managers tried to take advantage of the global phenomenon. Were the attempts successful?


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SOCIAL MEDIA

Massive Instagram influencer leak puts marketers in a bind

Will influencers and agencies redouble privacy efforts after a major breach exposed millions of high-profile users’ private contact information and rates? Here’s what pros should keep in mind.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

4 PR gaffes that jeopardize your reputation

In today’s media climate, consumer trust is the most valuable commodity your organization can possess. Here are four mistakes that damage public confidence.



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FROM THE ARCHIVES

5 ways to slash bounce rates and drive conversions

The higher your bounce rate, the less time people are spending on your page, getting to know your brand. Here’s how to keep restless readers hooked.


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PR

How to find more meaning in mundane work

If you feel like every shift is trudging through temple-rubbing drudgery, turn your mind to more substantive things. Here’s how to make the most of every workday.


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PR

Why you don’t need a bigger training budget

See how even the smallest comms teams are getting robust training without breaking the bank.


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