Ragan Insider Eileen Ryan
Photography’s power in the time of ‘social distancing’
A great photo can help to create the feeling of community that is missing when people can’t gather together in-person.
COVID-19
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Amazon’s leaked memo, Engagement tips from the YMCA, Bird’s HR disaster, and more
Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Google lifts COVID-19 ad ban, Cannes Lions 2020 canceled, and Boeing asks for voluntary layoffs
Also: How consumers’ behavior has changed during the pandemic, Marvel offers free comic book stories, ways to cater to e-commerce shoppers, and more.
Ragan Insider Jennifer Jones-Mitchell
How you take care of employees today crucial to future success
Companies will be judged tomorrow on how they treat their workforce during the pandemic.
Ragan Insider Beth Thompson
Why longform content no longer performs
In a rapidly changing media environment, and amid the constant disruption of the COIVD-19 crisis, it’s more important than ever to be brief.
Ragan Insider Kerry Sheahan
During COVID-19, some business owners are their own worst enemy
Despite government and health care experts best advice, some business leaders are making headlines for all the wrong reasons during a global pandemic.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Target, others to close for Easter Sunday, Home Depot stops selling N95 masks, and AdCouncil’s #AloneTogether PSAs
Also: FTC issues a scam Bingo game, marketers say data analysis is needed—not more numbers, Lowe’s shares quarantine-friendly activities, and more.
Ragan Insider Alex Cleanthous
4 tools to streamline your remote workflow during COVID-19
As everyone tries to quickly integrate remote workers and preserve company culture, it can be helpful to use these tools.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Engaging employees during extraordinary times
Learn how to preserve your workplace culture, keep stakeholders engaged in a time of crisis and craft messaging that inspires trust in leadership, all of which will make the difference in the months ahead.
Ragan Insider Matthew Scampoli
Get your communications back on track after the pandemic
Where should you place your focus to bring your organization back from the brink after the crisis has abated? Here are some important considerations.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Zoom criticized for privacy and data concerns, Airbnb apologizes and pledges $250M to hosts, and NPR skips April Fools’ Day
Also: Influencers’ communities ask how they can help, Uber offers free rides for frontline health care workers, how communicators are sharing information during the pandemic, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
What PR pros are sharing with stakeholders during COVID-19
How often do employees want to hear about health care messages, business continuity updates, and other missives? Here’s what makes some communicators hopeful.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
The importance of vulnerability in COVID-19 messages
As many leaders seek to engage their stakeholders and workforces around the issues posed by the coronavirus crisis, messages that acknowledge fears resonate.
Ragan Insider Roula Amire
How are you giving back during this crisis?
Many organizations are trying to be essential resources for their people and the places they do business. We want to hear how you are reaching out.
Ragan Insider Todd Templin
Addressing media inquiries when an employee has coronavirus
Many of timeless pieces of PR wisdom still apply, but the emphasis and application might change in these extraordinary circumstances.
