DAILY SCOOP
Meta denies data misuse after Texas lawsuit, where U.S. audiences turn for info on Black history and Harper’s Magazine slammed over NYC job posting
Also: Lids partners with legacy Black sports organizations for exclusive apparel line and more.
PR INDUSTRY
How agencies can win in this hyper-competitive hiring moment
Here’s how one PR agency hopes to continue its 15-year tradition of busting norms.
WRITING & EDITING
5 communication tips to build trust with workers
Be honest—especially when the news is bad. Encourage employees to ask tough questions, and clearly convey top leaders’ vision for the future.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
How to prove DE&I results—and why it’s become a crucial practice for agencies
Clyde Group’s recent report demonstrates how to share your progress on diversity and inclusion. It’s an accounting that is increasingly important when competing for clients.
MARKETING
Brand messages that scored during Super Bowl LVI
Electric vehicles, cryptocurrency and digital experiences were all on display for the NFL’s big game on Feb. 13.
IBM responds to age discrimination lawsuit, Americans want more tech industry oversight and Coinbase’s Super Bowl ad garners huge Twitter response
Also: Go boneless with Wingstop for Valentine’s Day, a new survey for social media pros and more.
Who PR pros are prioritizing for Valentine’s Day
We ask PR pros to say who the most important person they talk to each day—and its often a spouse or family member.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Companies shift ESG priorities toward racial justice
New data shows where and how companies plan to invest and allocate charitable dollars.
THE WORKPLACE
How to use ‘power networking’ to build your community
All it takes is a handful of 15-minute calls each week. Here’s how to make the most of your extended professional family.
INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
5 steps to optimize an internal communications plan
A guide from Firstup details an actionable process with seven templates to help with starting or updating an internal communications strategy.
Tesla denies discrimination allegations, travel brands fail to win over Black travelers and Unilever hints at Ben & Jerry’s return to Israel
Also: OpenTable shares most romantic restaurants in America, Meredith shelves print editions of Entertainment Weekly and InStyle, and more.
MEDIA RELATIONS
Why your $5M Series A fundraise won’t guarantee media coverage
Here are four tips to rise above the noise from a PR pro.
CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS
Why and how PR pros should beware apology fatigue
For those who need to offer a mea culpa, quality matters more than quantity.
THE FRIDAY REPORTER
Washington Journal’s John McArdle on curating a national conversation
The host and producer for CSPAN’s three-hour daily call-in program shares how he thinks about meeting audiences where they are.
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