Also: Reese’s gets salty with product launch, Microsoft introduces features for employee wellbeing, 78% of consumers buy from organizations that put employees first, and more.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 09.23.2020  
 
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DAILY SCOOP

Wells Fargo criticized for diversity comments, Ralph Lauren to cut 15% of its workforce, and Bumble Bee Seafoods responds to Trump

Also: Reese’s gets salty with product launch, Microsoft introduces features for employee wellbeing, 78% of consumers buy from organizations that put employees first, and more.


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IN MEMORIAM

5 Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotations to inspire communicators

The late Supreme Court justice was a fierce advocate of progressive moments and women’s rights. Here’s how you can apply her insights to your career path.


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RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

Report: Sharing your efforts to fight racism a key comms objective

With the data conclusively showing that brands and corporations must take a stand on the issue of systematic inequality and racism, half of consumers say they are unaware of organizations’ efforts.



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A DAY IN THE LIFE

How Evoke’s Dante DelVecchio decompresses from a hectic workday

The PR world has kept everyone on their toes throughout months of crisis, but it’s crucial for pros to find a way to reduce stress and blow off steam. Here’s how one pro is managing his day.


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Announcing Ragan and PR Daily's Media Relations Awards finalists—and virtual gala

Congratulations to this year's outstanding finalists! We look forward to celebrating with you on Oct. 15.


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EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

IPR’s ‘In a Car’ video features Ragan CEO Diane Schwartz

The Institute for PR President Tina McCorkindale and Ragan CEO discuss diversity and inclusion, pivoting during COVID-19 and what’s next for the industry.


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PR INDUSTRY

How the pandemic has revealed a need for new comms skills

Here are the tools and tactics PR pros should master as the industry adapts to an ever-increasingly virtual world.



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DAILY SCOOP

Foot Locker offers voter registration, Dixie Brewing Company takes suggestions for new name, and PetSmart offers guinea pig costumes

Also: How schools’ COVID-19 dashboards rank, Sizzler files for bankruptcy, new emojis coming in 2021, and more.


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STORYTELLING

Why telling sustainability stories is important year-round

Purpose-driven storytelling should be told year-round, not once a year when your corporate social responsibility report is published.


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PR INDUSTRY

How PR students see ethics as the foundation for future work

For young pros, already developing projects as part of their agency groups on campus, an ethical backbone to PR work offers path through uncertain future.


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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

When approaching DE&I, lean on your communities

Facebook’s D&I lead shared some of the tactics that are working at the social media company, as well as how to think about long-term progress on this crucial issue for all industries.



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DAILY SCOOP

Oracle and Walmart tout TikTok partnership, Nikola founder and chairman resigns, and brands silent after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death

Also: Walmart pledges zero carbon emissions by 2040, Twitter looks into potential racial bias in its algorithm, employees value remote working across demographics, and more.


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COMMUNICATING UP

How to reimagine your measurement toolkit for the ‘next normal’

In order to prove your value as a communicator in the future, your measurement will have to be more sophisticated and take advantage of these emerging tools.


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THE WORKPLACE

Communicators reveal work perk preferences and employer attributes

Which workplace facets attract top talent, and what aspects of the job drive long-term employee satisfaction? Read on for crucial retention insights.


Video Storytelling: TikTok, YouTube, Reels and Beyond Virtual Workshop

Learn how to plan, produce and post purpose-driven videos that captivate your audience.

Friday, Sept. 25. Register now.


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