Home Depot's COVID-19 message; YMCA adjusts to pandemic; Tools for connecting to remote workers; and more

DAILY SCOOP

Target, others to close for Easter Sunday, Home Depot stops selling N95 masks, and AdCouncil’s #AloneTogether PSAs

Also: FTC issues a scam Bingo game, marketers say data analysis is needed—not more numbers, Lowe’s shares quarantine-friendly activities, and more.

COVID-19

How the YMCA is responding to COVID-19

The storied nonprofit shares how it is striving to continue its mission, even when it had to close its doors to visitors. The ‘Stay With Us’ campaign offers valuable lessons for working through this crisis.

PR INDUSTRY

4 tools to streamline your remote workflow during COVID-19

As everyone tries to quickly integrate remote workers and preserve company culture, it can be helpful to use these tools.

COVID-19

Engaging employees during extraordinary times

Learn how to preserve your workplace culture, keep stakeholders engaged in a time of crisis and craft messaging that inspires trust in leadership, all of which will make the difference in the months ahead.

RAGAN AWARDS

Announcing Ragan’s inaugural Top Women in HR Awards

Ragan will shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions by female HR professionals in every stage of their career. Submit your work by May 15.

COVID-19

Get your communications back on track after the pandemic

Where should you place your focus to bring your organization back from the brink after the crisis has abated? Here are some important considerations.

DAILY SCOOP

Zoom criticized for privacy and data concerns, Airbnb apologizes and pledges $250M to hosts, and NPR skips April Fools’ Day

Also: Influencers’ communities ask how they can help, Uber offers free rides for frontline health care workers, how communicators are sharing information during the pandemic, and more.

COVID-19

What PR pros are sharing with stakeholders during COVID-19

How often do employees want to hear about health care messages, business continuity updates, and other missives? Here’s what makes some communicators hopeful.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

The importance of vulnerability in COVID-19 messages

As many leaders seek to engage their stakeholders and workforces around the issues posed by the coronavirus crisis, messages that acknowledge fears resonate.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How are you giving back during this crisis?

Many organizations are trying to be essential resources for their people and the places they do business. We want to hear how you are reaching out.

COVID-19

Addressing media inquiries when an employee has coronavirus

Many of timeless pieces of PR wisdom still apply, but the emphasis and application might change in these extraordinary circumstances.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Are you or your team creating influential comms campaigns?

Enter PR Daily’s Nonprofit PR Awards to earn recognition for your campaigns and content. Deadline for entries is April 24.

COVID-19

How offering historical context helps in a crisis

Your crisis communications should be able to lean on your past record. Here are some ways to tell that story to help bolster your reputation and build trust.

DAILY SCOOP

Instacart, Amazon employees strike over COVID-19, Macy’s furloughs employees, and Google thanks health care workers in video

Also: Brand managers join the COVID-19 conversation with ‘social distancing’ messages, Girl Scouts moves cookie sales online, PR pros advise skipping on April Fools’ Day, and more.