DAILY SCOOP

Google employees unionize, WhatsApp hits record numbers, and Epic invests in new NC headquarters

Also: Microsoft gets scooped on planned visual rebrand, how Americans are split over COVID-19, our survey is still taking responses, and we ask PR pros to share their resolutions for 2021.

PR INDUSTRY

21 influencers share top tips for 2021 digital marketing

How will you grab an online audience this year? Here’s how industry insiders see the game.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

3 keys to sparking better manager communication

Follow these tips to empower and equip the people who can either make or break your company’s levels of employee engagement.

MEDIA RELATIONS

Promoting tourism PR amid a global pandemic

With vaccines making the rounds, how can communicators start to get the public excited about travel and exotic destinations once more?

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PR Daily’s top stories of 2020: Nos. 1-10

The end of the year is finally upon us. Here are the most relished and shared stories from our site for 2020.

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24 phrases ‘gaslighters’ use against you

These word pairings can do a lot of damage to trust and office morale. Make sure you avoid these tell-tale signs of manipulation and coercion, no matter who is in your audience.

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5 racially offensive phrases PR pros must delete from their vocabulary

Here are some options you can use in their place.

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52 transitional phrases to keep your writing connected

Print this list, and post it near your computer.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, buzzwords are getting a workout

Many users on Twitter have noted the increased use of some words and phrases that have started to distract from important messages.

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How to identify the stages of grief in COVID-19 messages

As organizations work through their anger, fear and denial around the economic disruption and health impacts of coronavirus, it’s helpful to use the Kübler-Ross model.

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10 public speaking do’s and don’ts

If you’re nervous about giving an upcoming presentation, you’re not alone. Follow this advice to prepare, which can help you power through it.

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5 communication lessons from Dr. Anthony Fauci

The nation’s leading expert on infectious disease has also been a deft and effective communicator, bridging the partisan nature of American society to deliver his messages.

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How to adapt your PR strategy for the COVID-19 outbreak

With the coronavirus dominating the headlines, and marketers needing to pivot in the face of cancelled live events, here’s how communicators can make a change.

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Takeaways from Marriott’s emotional CEO video

The hotel chain’s chief Arne Sorenson looked right into the camera to deliver his regrets and sympathy for team members affected by the COVID-19 crisis.