Also: McKinsey & Co. reports that only 18% of top companies made internal DE&I commitments, Dunkin’ holiday drink goes viral, Miller Lite celebrates lack of holiday office parties, and more.
The agency leader shares his messages for clients and staff during the ongoing crisis and what has helped him through a tough year.
Also: Spotify packages its listener data in emotional stories, Kellogg’s Pringles are getting a modern overhaul, Dole Packaged Foods urges donations for hungry children, and more.
The employee had more than a million followers watching his videos of mixing paint. Now the social media star is taking his talents to Florida Paint.
Modern reputation and crisis management will demand that organizations do the tough work of learning what they stand for and how that should be expressed to a fractured marketplace.
Also: Sephora partners with Kohl’s for in-store shops, Microsoft offers a ugly holiday sweater for a good cause, how thriving company cultures help mitigate COVID-19 damage, and more.
With exploding audience numbers, the digital audio format offers big upsides for organizations looking for an earned media hit.
For this agency leader, this is a chance to embrace meaningful change on issues like DE&I and that clients will be looking for outspoken partners.
Also: Burger King racks up engagement with tweets tied to Utah monolith, Hawaii entices remote workers with free tickets, mobile wallet consumers spend more per purchase, and more.
As the needs of increasingly digital-first media outlets change, PR pros must adapt to make their news releases relevant and effective.
The president-elect’s staff announcement reflects one option that leaders of all organizations can take in the face of guaranteed uncertainty and doubt.
Also: U.K. grocers unite for anti-racism campaign, The Walt Disney Co. brings layoffs to 32,000, Black Friday is currently second-largest online sales day in U.S. history, and more.
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