Also: Coors Light’s valentine for pet lovers, messaging lessons from the SOTU, Google Maps’ new look, and other stories.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 02.06.2020  
 
• 

MORNING SCOOP

Wendy’s drags McDonald’s in breakfast rollout, key elements of public trust, and Barnes & Noble’s Black History Month misfire

Also: Coors Light’s valentine for pet lovers, messaging lessons from the SOTU, Google Maps’ new look, and other stories.


• 

THE WORKPLACE

6 apps for bolstering your daily productivity

These tech tools can help you store passwords, organize tasks and—perhaps most crucial of all—limit your time on distracting websites.


• 

PR INDUSTRY

Angling for an industry award? Follow the lead of Oscar nominees

Beyond sharing your special campaign’s metrics, point up its personal impact—ideally with the help of a big-name influencer. After all, a nod from Barbra Streisand wouldn’t hurt, would it?



• 

A DAY IN THE LIFE

How Inspire PR’s Hana Bieliauskas aces her day

This vice president manages to get in a fitness class before a long day at the office. Her top priority on the job is the client—but she stays balanced by collaborating with colleagues.


• 

PR DAILY AWARDS

Have your campaigns and initiatives made the world a better place?

Enter PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards by March 20 to showcase your influential comms efforts.


• 

THE WORKPLACE

How to find the best PR and marketing candidate

The job market is tight, but that doesn’t mean you should lower your hiring standards. Here are some tips on how to find the talent you need for your agency or team.


• 

STORYTELLING

Messaging lessons from the State of the Union, Iowa and more

The news cycle has been amplified with the kickoff of the primaries in Iowa, Trump’s impeachment trial and the State of the Union. Here are some messaging takeaways.



• 

THE WORKPLACE

Why you should address the coronavirus with employees

The global health concern is driving lots of conversations online, and employers and communications teams should have a plan to address their colleagues’ worries.


• 

MORNING SCOOP

Macy’s to lay off 2,000, Spotify podcast listening grows 200%, and Cathay Pacific furloughs 27,000

Also: Olive Garden offers a bready bouquet, YouTube touts its $15B advertising haul, reputation measurement guidance, and more.


• 

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Vulnerability tops PR cybersecurity trends to watch in 2020

As technology grows in sophistication, so do bad actors seeking to exploit it. A supply/demand gap in talented watchdogs puts businesses in all sectors at heightened risk. Happy New Year.


• 

HEALTH CARE

Health care marketing trends for 2020—and beyond

Wondering which tactics and tools are worth prioritizing this year—and what fads are fading? Consider these insights, predictions and suggestions from industry experts.



• 

VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Infographic: The state of video marketing for 2020

How can videos make or break your branding in the coming year? Check out this infographic to learn how you can create and deploy content that wows your audience.


• 

RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

Old is new again for 2020 design trends

Shutterstock’s predictions for designs that will beguile your audience are decidedly retro. Here are the trends you should know about.


• 

MEASUREMENT

How and why you should be measuring reputation in 2020

Consumers are choosing everything from cars to chicken sandwiches based on corporate values. Understanding an array of customer personas can guide tactics for landing and keeping them.


Ragan's Speechwriting & Public Affairs Conference

You’ve got issues. We’ve got answers!

Join your peers for Ragan’s 32nd annual event to learn the strategies you need to craft messages that resonate.

This email was sent by: Ragan Communications
10 S. La Salle Street, Suite 310 Chicago, IL, 60603, US, cservice@ragan.com

Update Profile/Unsubscribe