'The Simpsons' earns praise for recast with Black actor; How video is crucial; Tips to avoid budget cuts; and more

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

‘The Simpsons’ earns kudos for hiring Black voice actor, Fry’s Electronics shuts all stores, and 61% of marketers say video is crucial

Also: USPS fleet design receives mixed reactions online, ‘The Bachelor’ lead speaks out on growing criticism, GameStop’s chief financial officer to resign, and more.

THE WORKPLACE

6 ways to prevent 2021 budget cuts

Show off data that supports crucial business goals, reference the competition, and don’t be shy about using freelancers.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Approach Marketing’s Megan Shroy: ‘Take care of yourselves’

The agency founder and president offers her insights on maintaining boundaries between life and work and what success will look like for PR pros in the days ahead.

OP-ED

How millennial and Gen Z PR pros can and must accelerate what’s right

For younger communicators looking to leave their mark on the industry, there’s plenty of good work to be done.

DAILY SCOOP

Cherokee Nation asks Jeep to drop name, Facebook restores news content in Australia, and 71% of execs worry disinformation will be weaponized

Also: Kroger responds to third-party data breach, Spotify launches in more than 80 new markets, Twitch highlights Black content creators and streamers, and more.

MEDIA RELATIONS

8 rules to follow for media relations in 2021

Experts share their inspiration and advice for finding earned media success in the coming year.

COVID-19

Sound legal guidance on vaccine incentives

A prominent employment lawyer shares expert advice on how employers can mitigate the risk of triggering a viable discrimination claim.

WINNING CAMPAIGNS

Ketchum and Mastercard help the transgender, nonbinary consumers use their ‘True Names’

An effort to help transgender and nonbinary people avoid harassment over the name on their credit card earned Ketchum and Mastercard PR Daily’s award for Best CSR Event.

DAILY SCOOP

United and Boeing turn to Twitter after flight crisis, Clubhouse takes heat on privacy, and Bay Area school board resigns over public WebEx call

Also: Disney+ adds content warning to episodes of ‘The Muppet Show,’ The New York Times shows COVID-19’s toll with a striking graph, Innocent Drinks gets real on Twitter, and more.

LEADING NOW

Spotify’s Dustee Jenkins: ‘Always let them know you’re there’

The top communicator for the music streaming giant shares lessons from her work across a global company that has changed the game for digital media.

SPEECHWRITING

What inclusive language looks like for modern speechwriters

The co-founder of Speechwriters of Color shares his tips to ensure your speech reflects the diversity of your audience.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

The communicator’s superpower: A better way to capture the voice of the employee

A look at how artificial intelligence can help communicators learn more about employee behavior and conversations.

RAGAN TRAINING TAKEAWAYS

3 ‘firefighting’ lessons for public affairs pros

Here’s a peek at how public affairs pros can keep pace with change—courtesy of Scott Thomsen, who will share more insights in Ragan’s March 4 Speechwriters & Public Affairs Conference.

RAGAN AWARDS

Tell us about your influential CSR, DE&I or ESG work

Enter Ragan’s CSR & Diversity Awards by Friday, March 5, to showcase your important work.