DAILY SCOOP

Disneyland axes annual pass program, Axios declares audience ‘Bill of Rights’ to gain reader trust in local news, and Edelman reports burst trust bubble

Also: YouTube tests shopping features on videos, Yorkshire Tea shows a fun way to use Twitter polls for engagement, PR pros virtually network on Twitter,  and more.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

BlastMedia’s Lindsey Groepper’s message for 2021: ‘We got this’

The president of the PR outfit looks forward to bringing everyone back to the office and shares what is working for her team to start the new year.

OP-ED

In the war over credibility, everyone loses

The strong rebuke from Forbes of those who have refused to acknowledge the truth of the 2020 election is a warning for the PR profession, one pro argues.

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

What are the key skillsets for internal communicators in 2021 and beyond? 6 comms pros share their views

Here’s what professional communicators should prioritize this year.

RAGAN AWARDS

Announcing Ragan's 2020 Top Women in HR Awards honorees

Congratulations to these influential women!

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!