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HOW I GOT HERE | Isis Simpson-Mersha

How I Got Here: SalterMitchell PR President Heidi Otway on championing authenticity

Heidi Otway shares why you should ask questions and not be afraid to ask for help.

Ragan Insider | Emma Atkinson

Microsoft nixes facial recognition, NHL debuts ASL interpreter and how Americans feel about gas companies’ ESG promises

Also: Doritos pledges $5 million to Black Changemakers program.

Ragan Insider | Allison Carter

What prominent LGBTQ+ PR pros say about reaching the community in Pride and beyond

Avoid rainbow washing, celebrate intersectionality and more.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard, audiences expect brands to acknowledge crises, and mobile providers limit 5G near airports

Also: MTN DEW awards grants to outdoor community organizations, Carhartt explains vaccine mandate memo, and more.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Netflix leader defends Chappelle program to employees, US marketers increase diversity in content, and Facebook outlines protections for public figures

Also: Hotels.com searches for bathtub influencer, Chipotle execs explain strategy for investing in talent, and more.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

NYC requires proof of vaccination for indoor activities, SEO-friendly blog tips, and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo responds to sexual harassment report

Also: Spicy Cheetos makes its debut as ice cream flavor, YouTube invests in creators, and Frontier Airlines suspends flight attendants who used duct tape to restrain an unruly passenger.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Music festivals emphasize pro-LGBTQ values, economic confidence dips as Delta variant rages, and Spirit Airlines’ customers tweet their displeasure

Also: Frito-Lay launches space camp contest, Amazon responds to record regulatory fine and Zoom promises privacy changes.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Walmart pays full college tuition for employees, news outlets embrace newsletters, and Instagram announces new policies to protect kids

Also: Seattle Mariners award community grants, CDC reinstates indoor mask guidelines and Shutterstock acquires AI companies to help customers.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Mercedes-Benz shares plans to go fully electric, PR pros emphasize need for strategic planning, and Olympic athletes criticize breastfeeding policies

Also: Olympic sponsors emphasize technology, Clubhouse opens to the general public and Facebook responds to content moderators about NDAs.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Olivia Rodrigo promotes vaccines at White House, diverse boards see more revenue growth, and Facebook defends CrowdTangle restructuring

Also: Triller launches contest to hire resident DJ, Norwegian Cruise Line sues Florida, and Coca-Cola tweaks Coke Zero formula.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Harvard responds to high-profile Black faculty resignation, consumers request data collection reform, and VMI navigates sexual misconduct claims

Also: Grubhub launches guarantee to protect restaurants, Boeing discloses manufacturing problems, and Burger King employees in Nebraska make headlines with mass exodus.

Ragan Insider | Justin Joffe

Johnson & Johnson anticipates FDA warning, tips for making evergreen content, and Naomi Osaka’s call for press conference reform

Also: Skittles celebrates National Gummi Day, video game industry revisits diversity and inclusion, and Nordstrom president explains e-commerce push.

Ragan Insider | Elissa Freeman

7 tips for using visuals in press releases

Including elements such as photos and videos in your releases can increase the chances a publication will pick up your story. Here’s how to boost your chances.

Ragan Insider | Sarah Skerik

Google’s on-again/off-again relationship with press releases

Press releases can once again top results in Google News, but it’s a gift PR practitioners should use wisely, lest Google take away the privilege.