Mindy Hamlin
10 crisis communications steps when you don’t have a plan
Has a bad situation caught you flat-footed? Here are some tips for addressing your immediate concerns.
Crisis Communications
Beki Winchel
Twitter responds to massive security breach, Walmart and Kohl’s require masks, and American Airlines might lay off 20,000
Also: Chipotle promises to hire 10,000 workers, Wendy’s responds to Twitter hack with characteristic snark, 60% of PR pros are pitching ‘feel good’ stories during COVID-19, and more.
Kylie Mojaddidi
5 tips for taking care of yourself as a PR pro during COVID-19
The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has made a stressful profession even more tough. Here’s how to protect your sanity.
Beki Winchel
Burger King takes aim at methane emissions, Verizon and Google offer skills training, and ViacomCBS cuts ties with Nick Cannon over anti-Semitic remarks
Also: Why communicators should always give their best, nearly half the world’s population will be on social media networks by 2023, Pfizer aces the Disability Equity Index, and more.
Meghan Madhavan
How organizations can support and have conversations about Black Lives Matter
Executive coach and diversity champion LaTonya Wilkins shares advice on creating change, supporting Black employees and what it means to be a true ally.
Beki Winchel
Boyd Gaming lays off 2,500 employees, Apple asks retail employees to WFH, and earned media drives 88% of consumers to websites
Also: TSA and other organizations jump on #NationalTapeMeasureDay, Johnnie Walker will come in paper bottles, Hostess solicits brownie names, and more.
Luke Budka
The importance of solid messaging and storytelling
During the COVID-19 pandemic, being able to deliver on communications goals has been a matter of life and death.
Ted Kitterman
61% of workers report witnessing discrimination in the workplace
However, when it comes to their own organizations, workers are much less-likely to acknowledge a problem with racism.
Jennifer Kahnweiler
How extroverts can become allies for introvert-friendly workplaces
Here’s how to lift a voice for those in your organization who prefer to listen than speak.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Report: Employees say racism is a problem—but not at their own organization
A new survey reveals that while many admit that racism is a structural problem in the working world, they are less likely to recognize it within their own workplace.
Andrew Graham
How to get crucial data from your media list
Here’s how one PR veteran argues you should think about cultivating connections with the media in the digital age.
Sean DallasKidd
Why a fair and just future requires ‘divestment’ from the status quo
One PR pro makes the case that organizations who are serious about racial equity and diversity should interrogate all the places their budget is spent—and allocate resources to diverse vendors.
Ted Kitterman
ING’s Melissa Kanter shares tips of surviving WFH
Her favorite tools to make it through the pandemic? A video connection and her dishwasher.
Beki Winchel
Walgreens cuts 4,000 UK jobs at Boots, Starbucks requires masks, and Tinder tests video chat feature
Also: AP Styleguide tweets guidance on gender neutral terms, 47% of professionals will move because of WFH opportunities, Quibi trial fails to convert most viewers, and more.
Ted Kitterman
How to equip and empower managers to shepherd employees through turbulent times
Follow this expert guidance to help people leaders navigate difficult or uncomfortable conversations.
