DAILY SCOOP
IBM responds to age discrimination lawsuit, Americans want more tech industry oversight and Coinbase’s Super Bowl ad garners huge Twitter response
Also: Go boneless with Wingstop for Valentine’s Day, a new survey for social media pros and more.
PR INDUSTRY
Who PR pros are prioritizing for Valentine’s Day
We ask PR pros to say who the most important person they talk to each day—and its often a spouse or family member.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Companies shift ESG priorities toward racial justice
New data shows where and how companies plan to invest and allocate charitable dollars.
THE WORKPLACE
How to use ‘power networking’ to build your community
All it takes is a handful of 15-minute calls each week. Here’s how to make the most of your extended professional family.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
5 steps to optimize an internal communications plan
A guide from Firstup details an actionable process with seven templates to help with starting or updating an internal communications strategy.
Tesla denies discrimination allegations, travel brands fail to win over Black travelers and Unilever hints at Ben & Jerry’s return to Israel
Also: OpenTable shares most romantic restaurants in America, Meredith shelves print editions of Entertainment Weekly and InStyle, and more.
MEDIA RELATIONS
Why your $5M Series A fundraise won’t guarantee media coverage
Here are four tips to rise above the noise from a PR pro.
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Why and how PR pros should beware apology fatigue
For those who need to offer a mea culpa, quality matters more than quantity.
THE FRIDAY REPORTER
Washington Journal’s John McArdle on curating a national conversation
The host and producer for CSPAN’s three-hour daily call-in program shares how he thinks about meeting audiences where they are.
RAGAN AWARDS
Announcing Ragan's 2021 Video, Visual & Virtual Awards winners
Congratulations to our impressive winners and Honorable Mentions!
Ford, GM blame supply chain woes on Canadian trucker protest, women slower to return to the workforce, and companies fail to meet climate pledges
Also: Topo Chico wants to send your ex a cactus for V-Day, adidas’ new sports bra campaign goes topless on Twitter and more.
SOCIAL MEDIA
For TikTok success, it’s all about the partnerships
Brands eager to enter the conversation on social media today must find a way to create compelling content—not ads.
LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS
Brand value in a post-pandemic world
To get results, PR pros must understand that the only path to relevance is through purpose and clear brand values.
How to build harmony, rather than discord, in your workplace
Follow these steps to forge stronger connections, foster better dialogue and spark more fruitful collaboration.
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