Ted Kitterman
Matte PR’s Heidi Ruggier shares tools for managing during WFH
Video calls, slack channels and Asana all help this PR leader stay organized and in touch with key team members and clients.
COVID-19
Beki Winchel
Singles’ Day poised to break records, WarnerMedia announces layoffs, and Whole Foods partners with Progressive to offer a ‘Turkey Protection Plan’
Also: ‘Jeopardy’ honors the late Alex Trebek, the European Commission files antitrust claims against Amazon, brands tweet Veterans Day messages, and more.
Rosemary Ravinal
Why we should stop pretending virtual meetings are working—and how to fix them
The novelty of the Zoom meeting has long-since evaporated. Here’s how communicators should adapt to improve morale and productivity.
Beki Winchel
McDonalds announces ‘McPlant’ line, Pizza Hut offers meat-free sausage, and Ulta partners with Target for ‘shop-in-shop’ boutiques
Also: Primark UK’s shopping bags double as wrapping paper, 4 in 5 consumers say websites are more important than social media, Four Seasons jumps on election branding, and more.
Beki Winchel
Brands respond election results, Dixie Brewing changes moniker to ‘Faubourg Brewing Co.,’ and how marketers see the future of content
Also: Warner Bros. cuts ties with Johnny Depp, Bloomberg’s new TV play, PR pros share their videoconferencing setups, gifts for the strong and influential women in your life, and more.
Meghan Madhavan
How can communicators expand diversity in their thought leadership efforts?
Experts from Hotwire share tips on how to elevate diverse spokespeople in your organization.
Beki Winchel
ESPN cuts 500 jobs, TikTok users create fan videos for election analysts, and Starbucks’ holiday cups are here
Also: The Washington Post responds to election anxiety with snarky TikToks, an e-commerce trends chart through COVID-19, Tesla sells out of its branded tequila, and more.
Brian Pittman
8 trust indicators to look for in the media you pitch
A media watchdog warns PR pros against working with misinformation sites.
Ted Kitterman
Penman PR’s Talicia Bosso shares hope for 2021
This Washington, D.C. pro says it’s time to acknowledge we are at our best when facing a challenge.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Crucial messaging advice to consider ahead of an unprecedented holiday season
With both customers and employees trying to navigate a resurging pandemic and holiday plans, how should organizations craft messages to keep all stakeholders safe?
Beki Winchel
The Gap deletes post-election tweet, ‘Baby Shark’ becomes most-watched YouTube video, and Snapchat adds follower counts
Also: The New York Times reaches 7 million digital subscribers, Pet Valu to permanently close, Warner Bros. answers backlash over ‘The Witches,’ and more.
Beki Winchel
Twitter and Facebook flag Trump’s election posts, Burger King UK implores consumers to buy McDonald’s, and MeUndies apologizes for ‘Harry Potter’ collection
Also: Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ applauded for an inclusive hire, Hasbro debuts ‘Grown Up’ Play-doh, many organizations are still bracing for layoffs, and more.
Ted Kitterman
Vokol Group’s Katie Mudd: ‘The greatest gift we can give each other right now is grace’
This PR argues that empathy and compassion are a communicator’s greatest assets heading into the end of 2020.
Beki Winchel
Friendly’s files for bankruptcy, ‘Sesame Street’ celebrates Cookie Monster’s birthday, and 72% of U.S. citizens of voting age use social media
Also: CoxHealth shows off costumes for its NICU residents, Wrangler partners with ‘Rick and Morty’ after in-show mention, Fox TV tweets self-care meme, and more.
Beki Winchel
NHL’s Arizona Coyotes drop draft pick after backlash, Walmart removes guns from shelves due to ‘civil unrest,’ and brands make fun of tone-deaf Kardashian tweet
Also: Carters offers personalized videos from Santa, a Halloween costume encourages voting, 68% of agency executives have altered their offerings during COVID-19, and more.
