Despite a learning curve, these comms outsiders offer unique insights and expertise.


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Unconventional paths make for great PR pros

Despite a learning curve, these comms outsiders offer unique insights and expertise.


What now for AI in communications?

Ragan research points to continued growth but also growing concern.


New social media features and updates to know this week

Including updates from X, Threads, Bluesky and more.



The Scoop: Why marcomm workers are struggling to find jobs amid a booming economy

Plus: The arguments for and against a TikTok ban; internal politics spill external at the Washington Post.


5 steps for editing AI-generated copy

Rigorous editing is a must.


In defense of crisis communications amid the Lively/Baldoni mess

It's time to be clear about what is and what isn't crisis communications.


The Scoop: What Meta’s new policy hire may mean for its social networks

Also: Surgeon general issues new cancer warnings about alcohol consumption; college football puts safety ahead of viewers.



4 random communications tips that demand to be told

Tips ranging from showing joy to structuring stories scientifically.


Your predictions about the future of communications

Attendees of Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference filled out cards to predict the future of their role in 10 years. These were our favorites.


10 Years of WFH: How to make your virtual firm soar

As many organizations return to office, here's how to stay remote forever -- and thrive.


Top Stories of 2024: The slang Gen Alpha uses, no cap

Get to know the language of this up-and-coming generation so you can use it (or not) wisely.



Top Stories of 2024: How Boeing has communicated about 737 Max 9 disaster

Handling the aftermath of a life-or-death crisis is harrowing. Here's what you can learn from Boeing.


Top Stories of 2024: We put 4 AI tools through a PR task test. Here’s what came out on top.

ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude face off in an epic battle. Who wins?


Top Stories of 2024: Communicators share their best writing tips

Nearly 300 comms pros shared their best ideas. These are the best.


Social Media Strategy Certificate Course

Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 2025 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


Social Media Digital Awards

Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025


Internal Communications Certificate Course

Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2025 | 1-3 p.m. ET | Virtual Series


Employee Communications 101

January 30, 2025 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.. ET | Virtual


Content Marketing Awards

Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2025


AI Horizons Conference

February 24 - 26, 2025 | Fontainebleau, Miami Beach | Miami, FL



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