Ragan AwardsPR Daily Staff
Announcing Ragan’s 2020 Top Women in Communications Awards
Nominate the inspiring women you work with—or yourself. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.
Archive for September, 2020
Daily ScoopBeki Winchel
Disney lays off 28,000 employees, Shell to cut 9,000 jobs and Merriam-Webster tweets popular searches during presidential debate
Also: Pantone releases “period” color to eliminate menstruation stigma, Walmart to roll out redesign, Nordstrom to stop selling fur and exotic animal skins, and more.
Social MediaBeki Winchel
British Red Cross encourages engagement with social media press kit
The website provides key messages in bite-sized pieces and packages the organization’s campaigns in ready-to-share posts.
The WorkplaceRobby Brumberg
The worst, most nefarious interview questions (and how to answer them)
It doesn’t matter how many tennis balls you think might fit into a limousine, but your problem-solving skills will be carefully examined. Mind these expert tips for acing your next interview.
A Day in the LifeTed Kitterman
Affect’s SVP Jen Dobrzelecki: ‘Keep going’
Here’s how this NYC-based PR exec views the future of the industry, the short-term effects of COVID-19 and the tools that help the most during WFH.
Ragan AwardsPR Daily Staff
Showcase what makes your organization a top place to work
Enter Ragan’s Top Places to Work Awards—part of our Employee Communications Awards. The entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 23.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
DE&I job titles are on the rise
According to data from LinkedIn, diversity roles have become increasingly popular around the world in the last five years, as the global economy tries to find balance, equity and justice for all.
Daily ScoopBeki Winchel
Universal Health Services scrambles after alleged ransomware attack, Japan Airlines removes gendered language and JPMorgan Chase’s WFH update
Also: Brand managers gear up for #NationalCoffee Day, PR budgets are down and content marketing gets organizations’ focus, WebMD stokes ire with chai latte recipe, and more.
COVID-19Jason Dressel
5 examples of clever, creative COVID-19 pivots
The pandemic is forcing businesses to adapt or wither away. Take heart — and maybe borrow an idea or two — from these savvy strategic swivels.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How short-term and long-term crisis responses require different mindsets
The immediate need to play defense, provide robust media relations and careful holding statements can differ from the strategic approach required for long-term management.
Ragan AwardsPR Daily Staff
Announcing Ragan’s 2020 Top Women in Communications Awards
Nominate the inspiring women you work with—or yourself. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.
Daily ScoopBeki Winchel
‘The Simpsons’ debuts with diversity pledge, Cream of Wheat drops Black chef in rebrand, and Amazon highlights SMB’s for Prime Day
Also: The Hershey Company offers Kit Kat Flavor Club, Innocent Drinks announces recyclable packages with snark, 68% of marketing execs do business differently after COVID-19, and more.
Media RelationsDomenica D’Ottavio
When is it OK for your brand to weigh in on breaking news?
Newsjacking is a powerful technique, but in these turbulent times, an ill-conceived comment can do a lot of damage. Consider this guide.
Employee EngagementMeghan Madhavan
How employee resource groups enhance internal comms efforts
Communicators share how they’ve leaned on employee affinity groups to respond to recent events.
PR IndustryBeki Winchel
5 PR lessons from ‘Tenet’
The new film from director Christopher Nolan offers communicators several takeaways as they navigate crises and more within their organizations.
