Plus: Sesame Street back in control of Elmo X account after hack; Target grapples with brand identity loss.


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The Scoop: Jamie Dimon opposes Trump on federal reserve independence without saying his name

Plus: Sesame Street back in control of Elmo X account after hack; Target grapples with brand identity loss.


Breaking down share of voice in your media strategy

Keep this tool in your back pocket.


Q&A with Andy Hirschfeld: On pitching, freelancing, and finding the real story

A chat with the independent journalist whose work appears in Al Jazeera, Fast Company, Bloomberg and more.



4 steps to creating ‘first-mover’ messaging

Tackling challenges with a proactive approach.



The Scoop: UnitedHealth uses legal threats to silence critics

Plus: xAI apologizes for Grok's antisemetic rants; 18% of NPR stations could disappear if funding is cut.


A communication roadmap for M&A success

Communications is the way to bring together two organizations.



The new PR playbook for an AI-driven media landscape

The media traffic cliff isn’t coming. It’s here.


The Scoop: ‘Tiny Chef’ viral video shows importance of new content streams

Plus: What a potential new TikTok app means for brands; report shows local journalists are disappearing.


How CBRE’s Claudia Nwaogu is turning AI curiosity into confidence

CBRE’s global communications and media manager shares why letting go of perfect might be the smartest move for communicators navigating today’s fast-changing tech landscape.


3 questions with…

We asked Lucy Kaylin, editorial director of Hearst Magazines, a few questions in preparation for Ragan’s upcoming Leadership Summit & Retreat on Sept. 17-19 in Newport Beach, California, where she’ll be one of our guest speakers




5 considerations for greater reach in B2B media strategy

Tailoring your goals for visibility and success.


The Scoop: How TSA is communicating major screening change

Plus: X CEO resigns; Pfizer announces departure of longtime comms pro.


Public Relations Certificate Course

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Video Visual Virtual Awards

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PR Daily Awards

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Revitalizing Newsletters and Town Halls to Drive Engagement

August 12, 2025 | 2-3:30 p.m. ET



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