Also: Japan ignores experts calling for Olympics postponement, Peloton pushes back on demands for treadmill recall, CBS restructures following racial bias allegations, and more.
Credible sources and pitches emailed early in the week, according to a new Muck Rack report.
As vaccines are proven safe and become available for younger family members, organizations should already be planning how to address parents potential fear and skepticism.
Also: Pfizer CEO speculates on need for third vaccine shot, Twitter promotes transparency around its algorithm, Instagram gives users options to hide likes, and more.
Consider these activities and tools to help build your ability to think outside the box and bring new ideas to intransigent challenges.
Also: U.S. companies call for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, LinkedIn gives users more options to describe self-employment, Arclight Cinemas speaks directly to customers about closing, and more.
Also: Michigan executives issue statement against voting bills, Facebook lets users consult oversight panel about content removal, Disney Parks introduces more inclusive dress code, and more.
Also: U.S. colleges disagree on vaccine requirements, Uber addresses driver shortage with new incentives, Bitcoin exchange CEO issues warning to industry, and more.
As hybrid workplaces become more common—and remote work gains momentum, here’s how you can ensure your organization still builds a close community.
Also: Amazon responds to warehouse union vote, journalists call out Insider’s methods for measuring story performance, study finds Facebook ads may still violate labor laws, and more.
Also: Sean Diddy Combs calls out GM’s investment in Black-owned media companies, Google adds testing capabilities for video ads, comms pros analyze COVID-19’s impact in PR, and more.
Julie Spencer Washington shares how the health care giant is dispelling misinformation and changing minds through uplifting, targeted messaging.
Also: Tesla pushes back on labor law violations over Musk Tweet, Delta shares messaging around canceled flights, and more.
With fraudsters creating fake accounts and causing other messaging mayhem that can harm consumer trust and brand reputation, here’s how to defend against digital grifters.
Research shows the office is a hotbed for collaboration, innovation and relationships, but is it worth the risk—or the cost? Experts from top companies share guidance on proceeding with empathy.
