Diversity and inclusion

Beki Winchel

Twitter slapped with GDPR fine, Utah’s Dixie State University to change name, and Coca-Cola offers gifts via Twitter Santa

Also: Beware of misinformation when crafting vaccine messages, Panera and PepsiCo seek best ‘virtual party selfie,’ a Disney social media pro spills content success secret, and more.

Beki Winchel

Facebook responds to antitrust lawsuits, Time announces ‘pet of the year,’ and Pantone selects two colors for 2021

Also: Cartoon Network racks up kudos for its anti-racism PSA, top challenges content marketers must overcome, Facebook’s ‘Year in Review,’ and more.

Tony Silber

Nasdaq seeks a rule requiring diversity on boards of directors of listed companies

The goal is to provide transparency and enhance investor confidence.

Beki Winchel

UK retailers face bankruptcy affecting 25,000 employees, NASDAQ proposes diversity requirements for listed companies, and Google Maps launches a newsfeed

Also: Sephora partners with Kohl’s for in-store shops, Microsoft offers a ugly holiday sweater for a good cause, how thriving company cultures help mitigate COVID-19 damage, and more.

Anthony Hagan

How to navigate the year of ‘social media hesitation’

With a stronger emphasis on purpose-driven communication and brand activism, how can your social media presence resonate with your audience while staying within your lane?

Nichelle Roberts

Why and how to use inclusive design for social media

Information distributed through social media is only as effective as the number of people who view it, and inaccessible content excludes a large segment of readers and viewers.

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.

Meghan Madhavan

Turning a negative perception issue into an opportunity

How the Entertainment Software Association’s “Game Generation” campaign helped the gaming industry shift the public narrative around video games.

Rayna van Beuzekom & Alyssa Gormley

How future communicators are embracing DE&I in PRSSA chapters

Students at the University of Florida and Ohio University shares what DE&I means for their career journeys and how they are to educate themselves and their peers.

Ted Kitterman

Lippe Taylor’s Stephanie Smirnov: It’s an ‘extraordinary time’ for communications

This comms pro has seen it all throughout her career in roles with Edelman, L’Oreal and Scholastic. Here’s what she sees next for the industry.

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.

William Comcowich

How to pursue and prioritize mentoring amid COVID-19

As we remain holed up at home, now is the perfect time to invest in someone else. Here’s how to help boost a colleague’s career— and enhance your own.

Beki Winchel

NHL’s Coyotes criticized for drafting bully, Charles Schwab and Boeing announce layoffs, and TikTok partners with Shopify on e-commerce tools

Also: Coca-Cola to remove iconic San Francisco billboard, 31% of content marketing awards finalists use ‘tangential’ topics, Jack in the Box offers chicken-scented face masks, and more.