DAILY SCOOP

Crisis guru Declan Kelly steps away amid scandal, communicators flock to LinkedIn, and Walmart offers low-cost insulin

Also: Facebook launches newsletter platform, NYC election board tweets apology, and JP Morgan invests in ESG.

PR INDUSTRY

3 brand and communication mistakes PR professionals make

PR veterans identify the gaffes that are most likely to harm your reputation as evidenced by the big stories of the last five years.

THE WORKPLACE

Navigating the looming virtual culture dilemma

Learn how levity, authenticity and transparency can help employees thrive—and possibly save your business.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

U.S. Army Reserve’s Janeen Phelps: ‘Put people first’

The public affairs officer and 1^st Lieutenant shares tools that work well for her communications efforts and how she has found her calling as a comms pro with the U.S. armed forces.

Announcing PR Daily’s 2021 Digital Marketing & Social Media Awards finalists

Find out who made the short list in our digital communications awards program.

DAILY SCOOP

Juul seeks to ‘reset’ after $40M settlement, U.S. fears of job loss to automation decrease, and Facebook antitrust lawsuit is dismissed

Also: Dominos partners with DraftKings, Google adds context to search, and Toyota responds to donation scandal.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

How Axe Body Spray is joining the vaccine conversation

The company is offering ‘Get Axeinated’ toolkits, running an ‘Axeniation Station’ and partnering with Snapchat for virtual promotion to drive vaccination among young men.

STORYTELLING

When it comes to the meaning behind the words, it’s all personal

Language relies on a shared definition of common terms—but what happens when our definitions are out of sync with colleagues, friends and loved ones?

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

T.D. Jakes shares how your words can change the world

The revered pastor, author and filmmaker offers wisdom on how to connect with your audience and tame public speaking nerves — and find more meaning in your work.

DAILY SCOOP

Lego unveils recycled bricks, Brands place more emphasis on measurement than agency counterparts, and USPS defends plan for slower mail service

Also: W Hotel launches Pride book club, Honda announces electric SUV, and SiriusXM responds to DE&I report card.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

What to listen for to safeguard your reputation

Experts on a recent panel for Ragan’s Crisis Communications Virtual Conference talked about what advanced monitoring looks like in the post-COVID era.

WRITING & EDITING

Why great writing starts with tempering your expectations

A strategic mindset adjustment (and a dash of perspective) can make a profound difference on your productivity. Here’s how to strike a healthier balance in your approach toward work.

MEDIA RELATIONS

How to avoid the media relations summer slump

It’s hard to get earned media coverage this time of year. Here are some strategies to find your way out of the doldrums.

RESEARCH

Communicators view managers as an essential link in messaging efforts

Strengthened relationships with other departments has helped comms pros engage with the workforce and deploy cascade-method messaging, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.