Brian Pittman
11 benefits of mixternal collaboration
E.W. Scripps’ Kari Wethington and Beth Welter share why—and how—internal and external communications teams can collaborate better.
Visual & Video Communications
Beki Winchel
Hearst president resigns after sexual harassment claims, Twitter to test subscriptions as revenues fall, and Seattle’s NHL team releases the ‘Kraken’
Also: The future of the workplace relies on a culture of meaning, Hotels.com’s robe brings roadtrips to the consumer, Waffle House celebrates National Tequila Day, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How Mars Petcare used Facebook tools to create a hotline during COVID-19
The pet brand wanted to provide pet owners with reliable information during the pandemic, so it created a hotline with social media tools.
Beki Winchel
NYT acquires ‘Serial’ production company, Nike braces for layoffs, and KFC crocs are coming soon
Also: Hershey tweets visuals highlighting second-quarter results, Starburst celebrates self-care with branded kit, Facebook examines racial bias and more.
Amy Goldberg
How travel brands can fill the social media void
As organizations in the travel and hospitality space adapt to the reality fo the global pandemic, there’s still a way for them to engage on social media platforms, even without user-generated content.
Matheson Sharp
Why your CEO might not be your best messenger
Though it’s important for some messages to come from top leaders, sometimes authenticity requires turning to someone other than your chief executive.
Beki Winchel
LinkedIn lays off 960 employees, Marriott and Hyatt announce mask requirement, and Walmart to close for Thanksgiving
Also: Amazon delays its #PrimeDay, Twitter reveals marketing and engagement opportunities with sports fans, Twitter cracks down on conspiracy theories, and more.
Beki Winchel
Country Time bails out lemonade stands, Headspace offers first Snapchat ‘Mini,’ and KFC prepares for 3D-printed chicken
Also: Bud Light celebrates sports’ return, Red Bull shares a fan’s love, how to organize your crisis response, and more.
Beki Winchel
Uber pledges to double Black leadership, Kroger releases COVID-19 comms ‘blueprint,’ and Trader Joe’s addresses ‘racist packaging’
Also: Home Depot announces mask requirement, Target expands inclusive Halloween costume offerings, back-to-school retail posts have 40% more engagement, and more.
Stephanie Quilligan
How to develop winning virtual roundtables
Just because you can’t gather in person doesn’t mean you can’t bring a group of journalists around a table.
Beki Winchel
USA Today admits op-ed didn’t meet standards, Clorox and Cleveland Clinic partner on cleaning guide, and social media teams celebrate World Emoji Day
Also: NASA refutes misinformation, take our brand storytelling survey, how e-commerce has grown during COVID-19, and more.
Lauren Prettyman
5 tips for making stellar iPhone videos
With less access to equipment during the COVID-19 crisis, communicators can still get by with their trusty smartphone.
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.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Research: How job-seekers can ace interviews during COVID-19
Just 27% of hiring managers prefer virtual interviews, so mind these pitfalls to avoid and top tips to shine on video.
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.
