DAILY SCOOP

Airbnb blocks D.C. reservations during inauguration, Snapchat bans Trump, and Sephora releases DE&I commitments

Also: Google blocks political ads, Grubhub offers Girl Scout cookie delivery, Xbox’s social media team offers gaming recommendations,  and more.

THE PR DAILY LIST

5 outspoken responses to the US Capitol riots

What were the strongest responses to a violent crisis that embroiled the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6? Here’s our op-ed on the organizations we think stood out and spoke up.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

6 bedrock principles of crisis response

Tulane crisis instructor Barbara Reynolds shares essential elements of an effective response to a crisis.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How communicators can improve financial literacy—and secure a better seat at the table

Upping your business acumen can increase your effectiveness and boost your authority. Here’s what you need to know.

DAILY SCOOP

YouTube blocks Trump from posting, Apple makes good on $100M racial equity and social justice promises, and Glassdoor’s ‘Best Places to Work’

Also: CNN to end its Airport Network, Yelp to display COVID-19 feedback, Chipotle aims to hire 15,000 employees, and more.

THE WORKPLACE

How internal communicators can help bolster corporate recruiting

Nothing pinches productivity like staff turnover and lousy recruiting. Here’s how to help attract better, brighter workers and craft messaging that supports seamless onboarding.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Kglobal’s Jenny Wang shares on adapting to constant change

The agency pro talks about how DE&I changes have invigorated her in the past year and how tools like Zoom are changing the way she approaches her work.

PR VOICES

Celebrating differences: How race and ethnicity shaped my love of the PR industry

One PR pro offers her own story of growing up with a unique heritage—and what it might look like to celebrate the many backgrounds that are represented in a diverse organization.

RAGAN AWARDS

Announcing Ragan’s Video, Visual & Virtual Awards finalists

Congratulations to the 2020 finalists!

DAILY SCOOP

Amazon and Twitter cut off QAnon, Signal app responds to investor confusion and Ben & Jerry’s debuts ice cream for dogs

Also: Coca-Cola UK offers cans bearing New Year’s resolutions, Netflix apologizes for ‘Bloody Sunday’ tweet, YouTube highlights Black content creators, and more.

PR INDUSTRY

Have mercy: 5 hard-hitting PR tips from ‘Cobra Kai’

When it comes to your crisis communications plan, should you “sweep the leg?” Here’s some PR advice from the hit Netflix show.

THE WORKPLACE

How PR agencies should focus on retaining employees

From the biggest agencies to the smallest shops, workers are any company’s most valuable asset. Here’s how to make them feel like they belong in 2021.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

6 ways internal communicators can spark employee development and growth in 2021

Push mentorship programs, help colleagues build professional networks, and provide more challenging assignments.

PR INDUSTRY

PRSA’s new CEO sees opportunities amid challenges of 2021

Linda Thomas Brooks offers her thoughts on the future of an industry with “the skills and perspective to be at the center of that universe.”