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• Do you still have a print publication?

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  Do you still have a print publication?

  MyRagan-ites continue to discuss the importance of print publications at their organizations, along with strategies for print. Take a look and weigh in.

   

   

• How to use symbols in your photographs

  Photography instructor Phil Douglis takes us to the New York Stock Exchange for this lesson about corporate photography.

• What 'old school' communication tools do you miss?

  One MyRagan-ite fondly remembers the days when she used Wite-Out. What about you?

• 3 reasons communicators need a Google Voice account

  A MyRagan-ite, afraid Google will eliminate Google Voice, explains why it's a great app for business people.

• Does your company have a mobile intranet?

  According to one report, 30 percent of intranets this year have mobile components.

• When's the best time to write?

  A MyRagan-ite wants to know when your creative juices are most potent.

• How is your company handling video?

  A MyRagan-ite's IT department is squashing her dreams of streaming video.

• Which words are you sick of hearing mispronounced?

  A Nevada lawmaker wants to pass a resolution about the pronunciation of the word, "Nevada." That got a MyRagan-ite thinking: More commonly mispronounced words need legislation, too. Which ones would you choose?

• What's the difference between brand and corporate communications?

  A MyRagan-ite was asked why marketing is responsible for external communications. He sought your advice on how to best answer that question. Any suggestions?

• Have you weighed in yet? Do you write for fun?

  MyRagan-ites are still sharing their stories about whether they continue writing once the five-o'clock whistle blows or if they hang it up for the night.

• Which industry blogs do you read?

  The managing editor of Ragan's PR Daily is looking for your must-read blogs and websites related to the PR, marketing, social media, and corporate communications world.

• How do you educate employees — without boring them?

  A MyRagan-ite wants to increase employee awareness of policies at her company. She's looking for interesting and inventive ways to do it. Any suggestions?

• How sharing tips can build customer relationships

  A MyRagan-ite makes the case for tips sheets.

• Do you write for fun?

  A MyRagan-ite wants to know if you maintain a blog, write poetry, or pen long letters in your spare time — or if you give your fingers a rest when you arrive home.

• How to photograph words and signs

  A picture is worth (more than) a thousand words. Sometimes, the picture actually includes words. Photography instructor Phil Douglis offers advice on how to expertly photograph those words.

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