The PR firm updated its Trust Barometer in the wake of George Floyd’s death and subsequent protests. The conclusion? The risks when staying silent have never been higher.
Target CEO Brian Cornell has helped employees and consumers navigate tough times with simple and transparent messages.
Ragan Hall of Fame honoree Philip A. Nardone looks back on his career, key personal decisions, the struggle of operating in a pandemic, and his favorite myth to bust.
Strategize around your dealbreakers, plan for the worst, and learn how to apologize.
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As leaders face difficult facts in a crisis, it’s important to revisit these essential tips on how to answer tough questions, from reporters and stakeholders alike.
Outreach to your employees is your first priority, as they deserve to know what’s happening, and they can serve as trusted brand advocates. Those key questions will keep things on track.
Comms tech, agencies and vendors share how their unique services and products can deliver success during this historic pandemic.
Without gay pride events and other typical outlets for engaging this community, brand managers will have to get creative to reach this lucrative demographic.
As diversity and inclusion efforts take shape, words and phrases emerge as crucial elements for cultivating mutual respect among co-workers. Consider these steps in developing a protocol.
Discover how executives at the iconic clothing brand reached employees after the COVID-19 pandemic began and what they learned in the process.
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Here’s what the research suggests consumers want to hear from brands on the issues of racial injustice, police relations and more.
Before opening your mouth, clarify the message in your mind. As you speak, mind your body language, and take tiny pauses to prepare the next points.
