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Good morning, PR pros:
Musa Tariq, global head of marketing for Airbnb Experiences, launched an impromptu video networking session after a meeting was canceled:
https://twitter.com/MusaTariq/status/1239980420776652801
More than 40 people attended the meeting, offered through Airbnb’s portal on Zoom. Many more responded that they’d like to take part in future sessions, and Tariq promised to host another today.
https://twitter.com/MusaTariq/status/1239990385776062467
It’s a great example of how you can network virtually and continue to make industry connections, even while working from home.
Here are today’s top stories:
Many retail chains, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Disney, Bath & Body Works, REI, Macy’s, Apple, H&M and Sephora have temporarily closed locations within the United States. Some have also closed their locations in Canada and Europe, while others have shortened their store hours.
Check out an updated overview in this Twitter thread:
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