Plus: A’ja Wilson lands first shoe deal with Nike, but fan reaction is mixed.


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The Scoop: Pope Leo XIV humanizes himself with introduction

Plus: A’ja Wilson lands first shoe deal with Nike, but fan reaction is mixed.


Buffett's farewell: Reflecting on his simple words and succession surprise at Berkshire

Buffett's communications style was unmistakable, even as he retires.


Jayli Barkley of Riverside County District Attorney’s Office grounds government messaging in real life

For Jayli Barkley, communications work because they come from lived experience.



Post-crisis reflection is a critical tool for communicators

University of West Virginia’s Naumann-Blevins’ sophisticated approach to mitigating crises.


How PR pros can turn data into stories that stick

Data-driven storytelling can spark press, boost engagement and build trust.


Choosing Your Technology Solution with Confidence

Searching for a new or upgraded intranet platform doesn't have to be daunting.


36 podcasts for comms and PR pros, for when you're strategizing and/or spiraling 

Tune in for tips on PR, internal comms, social media strategy and more.




Zenith Awards to honor greatness in PR, marketing and mixternal comms

The new program will recognize the strategy, creativity and innovation driving the communications industry forward.


The Scoop: Surviving Europe’s boycott means showing up locally

Also: New York Times digital subscription hike signals opportunities beyond the front page; Marvel intentionally spoils ‘New Avengers’ reveal.


Meet your Ragan Training content team

Get to know the Ragan team behind our new learning portal.




The Modern Leader series: Decoding the ‘Now’: What employees really need to thrive

As The Grossman Group celebrates 25 years, Ragan is partnering with them to share the top attributes they see in modern leaders today.


Navigating Pride in a polarized world

New research offers PR strategies for brands looking to sustain credible Pride messaging.


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