DAILY SCOOP

Sony fires Mike Richards from ‘Jeopardy!’, how moms left the workforce during COVID-19, and New Orleans comms tech fails during Ida

Also: LGBTQ organizations use rapper DaBaby to educate, Pop-Tarts celebrates Día de Muertos, and Bonnaroo fans show support after organizers cancel festival.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How PAN Communications maximizes thought leadership

Get top-level guidance on making the most of this powerful yet misunderstood PR tactic.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Visit Orlando’s Ian Suarez on the importance of UGC during COVID-19

The social media pro shares how his organization created content to share hope and bolster spirits during a dark time for the tourism industry ahead of his session for Ragan’s Social Media Conference.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

How communicators can spark a superb sales kickoff

Get five practical steps to help bolster the bottom line.

DAILY SCOOP

McDonald’s sets threshold for closing indoor dining, Americans want employee vaccine status shared in ads, and Starbucks responds to employee unionization effort

Also: Kate Spade promotes NYC artists’ mental health, Nike gives employees the week off, and Fortnite introduces MLK experience.

PR INDUSTRY

To nab top talent, one PR agency turns to celebrity platform Cameo

Having a hard time filling roles amid a red-hot labor market? The crunch is forcing some hiring managers to get creative.

SOCIAL MEDIA

7 professional networking alternatives to LinkedIn

It’s crucial to build your relationships with industry colleagues. Consider these helpful platforms and opportunities.

THE WORKPLACE

The demise of the annual performance review has been greatly exaggerated

The classic employee evaluation tactic has fallen out of fashion in recent years, but a new survey shows companies can’t quite quit them.

DAILY SCOOP

Louisiana exhibits preparation as Hurricane Ida arrives, social media strategy tips, and Grubhub and DoorDash respond to Chicago lawsuit

Also: Honey Baked Ham shares data on pumpkin spice trend, T-Mobile’s CEO outlines cybersecurity commitments, and YouTube opens an event space.

RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

As autumn flavors make early appearances, what do customers really want?

The data shows that brands who can ignore a few outspoken naysayers on social media can reap the benefits.

PR INDUSTRY

Want to capture the hearts of Gen Z? Have the courage to take a stand

A look at how some brands have taken action to attract this generation, made missteps, and what you can do today.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

How to retain people of color and build a diverse leadership

Without investment, exciting young PR pros will leave your organization before they can become the leaders that will reshape the industry.

THE FRIDAY REPORTER

NYT’s Carl Hulse on what drives and captures the attention of reporters

The beltway correspondent for the leading newspaper shares some of his many interests and what its like covering the news from the nation’s capital.

DAILY SCOOP

President Biden responds to Kabul terrorist attack, Americans check Snapchat and TikTok for vaccine news, and ABC News orders independent assault investigation

Also: Brands measure gender parity for Women’s Equality Day, Electronic Arts shares accessible video game patents, TikTok limits spread of viral Milk Crate Challenge, and more.