Heather Whaling
How you should think about inclusivity in your holiday calendar
Make sure to acknowledge the wide range of backgrounds employees might have when planning holiday breaks, office parties and more.
Executive Communication
Beki Winchel
Wells Fargo criticized for diversity comments, Ralph Lauren to cut 15% of its workforce, and Bumble Bee Seafoods responds to Trump
Also: Reese’s gets salty with product launch, Microsoft introduces features for employee wellbeing, 78% of consumers buy from organizations that put employees first, and more.
Beki Winchel
5 Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotations to inspire communicators
The late Supreme Court justice was a fierce advocate of progressive moments and women’s rights. Here’s how you can apply her insights to your career path.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Report: Sharing your efforts to fight racism a key comms objective
With the data conclusively showing that brands and corporations must take a stand on the issue of systematic inequality and racism, half of consumers say they are unaware of organizations’ efforts.
Ted Kitterman
How Evoke KYNE’s Dante DelVecchio decompresses from a hectic workday
The PR world has kept everyone on their toes throughout months of crisis, but it’s crucial for pros to find a way to reduce stress and blow off steam. Here’s how one pro is managing his day.
Ted Kitterman
IPR’s ‘In a Car’ video features Ragan CEO Diane Schwartz
The Institute for PR President Tina McCorkindale and Ragan CEO discuss diversity and inclusion, pivoting during COVID-19 and what’s next for the industry.
Beki Winchel
Foot Locker offers voter registration, Dixie Brewing Company takes suggestions for new name, and PetSmart offers guinea pig costumes
Also: How schools’ COVID-19 dashboards rank, Sizzler files for bankruptcy, new emojis coming in 2021, and more.
Roula Amire
Why telling sustainability stories is important year-round
Purpose-driven storytelling should be told year-round, not once a year when your corporate social responsibility report is published.
Beki Winchel
Oracle and Walmart tout TikTok partnership, Nikola founder and chairman resigns, and brands silent after Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
Also: Walmart pledges zero carbon emissions by 2040, Twitter looks into potential racial bias in its algorithm, employees value remote working across demographics, and more.
Beki Winchel
Walmart raises wages for 165,000 employees, Raytheon to cut 15,000 jobs, and TikTok banned from U.S. app stores
Also: Amazon Music launches podcast offerings, Vitaminwater’s social media manager embraces memes, Mayo Clinic announces interactive COVID-19 tracker, and more.
Meghan Madhavan
Why communicators play an essential role in achieving DE&I progress
Pamela Morris from Walgreens Boots Alliance shares her thoughts on how communicators can keep the ball rolling on this essential topic.
Beki Winchel
Facebook launches ‘Business Suite,’ PepsiCo enters wellness market with drink to help sleep, and Barbados entices remote workers with 12-month visa
Also: A peek behind the scenes of a Zoom interview with CNN, Southwest Airlines keeps middle seat open through Nov. 30, 50% of pros feel productive while wearing pajamas, and more.
Beki Winchel
Twitch removes Hispanic Heritage Month emoticons, YouTube ‘Shorts’ to compete with TikTok, and McDonald’s offers ‘spicesurance’ and free McNuggets
Also: How PR and marketing pros are responsible for fighting disinformation, Red Lobster, PepsiCo and Taco Bell offer signature drinks, Airbnb turns to the Fresh Prince, and more.
Beki Winchel
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade goes virtual, Facebook launches climate change hub and Lego promises to eliminate plastic packaging
Also: Paul Rudd gives a PSA on wearing masks, Deloitte issues a visual breakdown of its performance, Amazon launches designer stores, and more.
Beki Winchel
Microsoft loses TikTok bid, Amazon to hire 100,000 employees, and Peeps won’t be on shelves for holidays
Also: The conundrum of long-term branding strategies, print publications’ decline accelerates during COVID-19, Instagram might charge for links in descriptions, and more.
