Also: Amazon and Purell scramble amid sanitizer shortage, the growth of influencer marketing, Associated Press Australia closes, and more.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 03.03.2020  
 
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MORNING SCOOP

Twitter, Google and Walmart address COVID-19, MSNBC anchor resigns on air, and Recording Academy fires chief

Also: Amazon and Purell scramble amid sanitizer shortage, the growth of influencer marketing, Associated Press Australia closes, and more.


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VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Survey: LinkedIn joins Facebook and YouTube as a video marketing go-to

The research shows consumers clamor for product explainer videos. Also, you don’t need fancy equipment; use your smartphone—but keep things concise, for explainers and internal comms.


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SPEECHWRITING

How reputation is the biggest factor for Super Tuesday

As the Democratic Party heads into a blockbuster day of primaries, one PR truth has been at the root of the top candidates’ success: long-term relationships carry a lot of weight.



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PR DAILY AWARDS

Share your comms work that’s making the world a better place

Don’t miss the March 20 entry deadline for PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards. Showcase your influential work.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

4 F’s for the Covid-19 virus

When it comes to responding to this health crisis, communicators must ensure that their message is fast, frequent, factual and flexible.


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CAREER LADDER

How storytelling skills bolster your industry cred

What are the ways you can distinguish yourself as a communicator and PR professional to get promotions and leadership roles? Carrie Jones of JPA Health points to the basics.


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HOW WE DID IT

How we aligned CSR with our unique selling proposition

Peppercomm’s founder and CEO explains how its benevolence dovetails with its raison d’être. The surprising cohesive element: stand-up comedy.



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MORNING SCOOP

Amazon, others restrict employee travel, social media’s growing dominance for marketing, and airlines halt flights over coronavirus fears

Also: Wendy’s launches its breakfast menu, Harley-Davidson’s chief departs, AmEx responds to reports of shady sales tactics, and other stories.


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WRITING & EDITING

Business bunk and other corporate ‘wisdom’ to ignore

Disregard these misleading, misguided, outdated or just plain bad executive exhortations.


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SOCIAL MEDIA

3 ways to spot fake micro-influencers on social media

How can PR pros spot an influencer that isn’t all he or she claims to be? Use the metrics to ensure your marketing budget isn’t spent on a scam.


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MARKETING

8 emerging tactics to enhance your marketing strategy

From chatbots to live video, technology can help you engage with a broader audience. Don’t forget the personal touch, though; today’s consumer demands it.



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PR DAILY AWARDS

Headline: Calling all CSR champions

PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards will recognize the best campaigns, projects and initiatives. Don’t miss the March 20 entry deadline.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Why cooler heads must prevail on the COVID-19 virus

The risk that comes with panic and misinformation is a problem for health care communicators and PR pros as corporate and government interests battle the burgeoning crisis.


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MORNING SCOOP

Molson Coors execs speak from the heart, United brings back Biscoff cookies, and Dunkin’ turns to bacon

Also: Many communicators are focusing on organic growth, shelter dogs campaign highlights adversity, where PR pros like to network, and more.


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