Also: the latest tech offers new horizons for accessibility, Instagram adds pronouns, and Ohio creates lottery to reward vaccinated residents.
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Wayfair and law firm Much Shelist discuss corporate vaccination polices.
The data from Morning Consult suggests that efforts to offer incentives have a minimal impact on vaccine adoption—but could offer upside for perception of your organization.
As employees indicate that they want flexibility and remote work options—even after the threat of COVID-19 is neutralized—comms pros must find ways to connect office-bound and virtual workers.
Also: CES announces in-person programming for Jan. 2022, Tesla reveals notice from EPA, Facebook responds to calls for ad transparency, and more.
Experts at our recent Media Relations and Measurement virtual conference share tips on how to get audiences to stop doomscrolling—and spend more time with their stories and offerings.
The team put together a “making of” documentary video to share the impetus behind the character “Mo” to drive tourism in the state.
Also: Tesla issues a public apology in China, California theme parks require proof of vaccination, W.W. Norton pulls book promotion amid sexual harassment claims against author, and more.
Also: A federal Judge protects journalists covering Minnesota protests, brands share weed-friendly campaigns around 4/20, aviation industry responds to increased travel warnings, and more.
Also: Japan ignores experts calling for Olympics postponement, Peloton pushes back on demands for treadmill recall, CBS restructures following racial bias allegations, and more.
As vaccines are proven safe and become available for younger family members, organizations should already be planning how to address parents potential fear and skepticism.
Also: U.S. colleges disagree on vaccine requirements, Uber addresses driver shortage with new incentives, Bitcoin exchange CEO issues warning to industry, and more.
Also: Sean Diddy Combs calls out GM’s investment in Black-owned media companies, Google adds testing capabilities for video ads, comms pros analyze COVID-19’s impact in PR, and more.
Julie Spencer Washington shares how the health care giant is dispelling misinformation and changing minds through uplifting, targeted messaging.
