Brian Weinthal
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.
Crisis Communications
Beki Winchel
Disneyland axes annual pass program, Axios declares audience ‘Bill of Rights’ to gain reader trust in local news, and Edelman reports burst trust bubble
Also: YouTube tests shopping features on videos, Yorkshire Tea shows a fun way to use Twitter polls for engagement, PR pros virtually network on Twitter, and more.
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.
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.
Ted Kitterman
5 outspoken responses to the US Capitol riots
What were the strongest responses to a violent crisis that embroiled the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6? Here’s our op-ed on the organizations we think stood out and spoke up.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Beki Winchel
PGA cuts ties with Trump, organizations pause political donations and Twitter permanently bans Trump’s account
Also: AWS pulls social media app Parler’s hosting, General Motors launches redesign focused on an electric-driven future, Purcotton apologizes for ad, and more.
Joy Knowles
6 reasons why it’s the right time to start podcasting
Even though there are fewer commuters downloading their favorite shows, listenership to the digital audio format is up.
Beki Winchel
Facebook, Instagram and Twitch ban Trump, Burger King and the CIA rebrand, and Ben & Jerry’s rebukes U.S. Capitol riots
Also: PRSA chair says communicators must ‘make a difference,’ how to prepare for travel influencer campaigns in 2021, Axe responds to image from mob attacks, and more.
Esther-Mireya Tejeda
Make kindness your top KPI for 2021
What are you measuring for the year ahead? Here’s how one communicator says companies should change how they thin about success and prosperity.
Robby Brumberg
2021 resolutions for internal communicators
As we enter a new year—bursting with possibilities and antibodies—let’s strive for healthier habits, professional development and meaningful personal progress.
Ted Kitterman
Ink Communications’ Starr Million Baker: ‘We need more transparency’
This agency CEO makes a case for a bright future for the industry in an uncertain time.
