Ted Kitterman
The words of MLK serve as inspiration for communicators
Comms pros seeking to build community, calm factions and find common ground should reflect on the civil rights leader’s teachings.
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Robby Brumberg
Survey: Majority of employees support mandatory vaccination as a condition for returning to work
But the research also suggests strong pushback by some. Businesses face a tough call on whether to make shots mandatory for employees.
Brian Weinthal i
Can the boss fire you for taking part in the Capitol Hill incident?
A prominent employment attorney discusses the limits of speech and expression in today’s heated, hyper-partisan environment.
Ted Kitterman
BlastMedia’s Lindsey Groepper’s message for 2021: ‘We got this’
The president of the PR outfit looks forward to bringing everyone back to the office and shares what is working for her team to start the new year.
Dick Grove
In the war over credibility, everyone loses
The strong rebuke from Forbes of those who have refused to acknowledge the truth of the 2020 election is a warning for the PR profession, one pro argues.
Robby Brumberg
What are the key skillsets for internal communicators in 2021 and beyond? 6 comms pros share their views
Here’s what professional communicators should prioritize this year.
Beki Winchel
Airbnb blocks D.C. reservations during inauguration, Snapchat bans Trump, and Sephora releases DE&I commitments
Also: Google blocks political ads, Grubhub offers Girl Scout cookie delivery, Xbox’s social media team offers gaming recommendations, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
6 bedrock principles of crisis response
Tulane crisis instructor Barbara Reynolds shares essential elements of an effective response to a crisis.
Robby Brumberg
How communicators can improve financial literacy—and secure a better seat at the table
Upping your business acumen can increase your effectiveness and boost your authority. Here’s what you need to know.
Beki Winchel
YouTube blocks Trump from posting, Apple makes good on $100M racial equity and social justice promises, and Glassdoor’s ‘Best Places to Work’
Also: CNN to end its Airport Network, Yelp to display COVID-19 feedback, Chipotle aims to hire 15,000 employees, and more.
Elizabeth Williams
How internal communicators can help bolster corporate recruiting
Nothing pinches productivity like staff turnover and lousy recruiting. Here’s how to help attract better, brighter workers and craft messaging that supports seamless onboarding.
Ted Kitterman
Kglobal’s Jenny Wang shares on adapting to constant change
The agency pro talks about how DE&I changes have invigorated her in the past year and how tools like Zoom are changing the way she approaches her work.
Filomena Fanelli
Have mercy: 5 hard-hitting PR tips from ‘Cobra Kai’
When it comes to your crisis communications plan, should you “sweep the leg?” Here’s some PR advice from the hit Netflix show.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How PR agencies should focus on retaining employees
From the biggest agencies to the smallest shops, workers are any company’s most valuable asset. Here’s how to make them feel like they belong in 2021.
Ted Kitterman
PRSA’s new CEO sees opportunities amid challenges of 2021
Linda Thomas Brooks offers her thoughts on the future of an industry with “the skills and perspective to be at the center of that universe.”
