DAILY SCOOP

Experts criticize Cuomo’s apology, Amazon tweaks logo after comparisons to Hitler, and Twitter opens ‘Spaces’ to Android users

Also: Mental Health America’s recent report highlights high employee burnout and stress, Reese’s introduces all-peanut butter cups, Facebook tests ‘Bars’ app, and more.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Clubhouse provides a fresh new venue for social media meltdowns

With a new social media platform comes opportunity—and also risk.

WRITING & EDITING

What communicators know, and what they must teach

What I learned from Larry Ragan and a thousand other communicators is what I hope to teach the world.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

How PR pros see 2021 as a year of opportunity for DE&I

For communicators looking to push for change on inclusion and equity, here’s why the experts argue that attention must be turned inward.

RAGAN AWARDS

Showcase your media relations success

Enter Ragan’s Media Relations Awards by Friday, March 19, to earn recognition for your media relations campaigns, events (live or virtual) and initiatives that delivered results.

DAILY SCOOP

Twitter to flag misleading COVID-19 vaccine content, Instagram launches ‘Live Rooms,’ and Volvo pledges to go fully electric by 2030

Also: Six Dr. Seuss titles will no longer be published due to racist imagery, brand managers ramp up content for Women’s History Month, 66% of marketers are boosting online lead-gen budgets, and more.

LEADING NOW

‘Messy is the new credibility’: How to communicate in a noisy world

Kristin Graham sees a new paradigm shift that will lift all communicators.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How to turn virtual teams into real communities

For leaders of remote employees, it’s crucial to take extra steps to build connections over a variety of channels.

WINNING CAMPAIGNS

Sallie Mae employees at the heart of scholarship fundraising efforts

The organization has awarded nearly $800,000 in Bridging the Dream scholarships to help 33 students across the country, winning PR Daily’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility Award for “Education or Scholarship Program.”

RAGAN AWARDS

Don't miss this Friday's CSR & Diversity Awards entry deadline

Earn recognition for your influential DE&I, CSR and ESG communications campaigns, initiatives and programs. Entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time on Friday, March 5.

DAILY SCOOP

Minneapolis cancels plans to use social media influencers ahead of George Floyd trial, brands tweet for Golden Globes, and 77% of ‘outperforming’ CEOs say workplace wellness is crucial

Also: Arby’s takes aim at McDonald’s with new fish sandwich, Brazo Electric Power files for bankruptcy, Apple and Target team up to attract more consumers, and more.

RAGAN TRAINING TAKEAWAYS

3 tips for comms to handle constant change

Here’s how to help employees cope amid constant change. Insights courtesy of Diana Peltier, who’ll share more in our March 9 “New Change Communications Strategies for 2021” workshop.

MARKETING

3 marketing trends that will define 2021

After speaking to over 200 brand leaders, on industry insider offers his view on what will be the trends to watch for the year ahead.

THE WORKPLACE

10 tips to cultivate happier, healthier habits

Reduce your screen time, up your exercise, and find your ‘ice cream.’