Michael DesRochers
How to manage burnout among your top performers
What you can do to keep these integral employees productive and engaged.
Leadership Communications
Beki Winchel
REI to sell HQ campus, Tribune Publishing closes five newsrooms, and Facebook warns users who share COVID-19 content
Also: Matthew McConaughey’s interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci on Instagram, WFH engagement drops for women and Black employees, Steinmart files for bankruptcy, and more.
John Born
3 simple steps to prepare for any crisis
No matter what perils your organization might face, being prepared doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Here’s how you can be ready.
Beki Winchel
Fisher-Price toys inspired by COVID-19’s WFH, the world’s last Blockbuster is on Airbnb, and Dunkin’ debuts fall menu early
Also: A social media platform size guide, Disney cuts ‘Fox’ from its television studios in rebrand, your most hated jargon, and more.
Robby Brumberg
Infographic: 8 keys to rediscover your writing magic
Pursue and prioritize whatever keeps your soul happy, persevere through the initial ‘difficult’ stages, and make time to follow your curiosity.
Dustin York
Branding lessons from the relaunch of the Ford Bronco
The motor company is looking to find success by leaning into nostaliga, while also investing in new technology and trends.
Beki Winchel
Planters gets mixed reactions over ‘Peanut Jr.,’ Twitter unrolls feature to limit replies, and Kroger to launch online marketplace
Also: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris use storytelling to announce partnership, Dr. Pepper announces shortage, Fox News prepares to go international, and more.
Russell Working
Workplace wellness in the new environment
Five techniques communicators recommend to cultivate mental and emotional resilience in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.
Beki Winchel
Epic reverses course on ‘return to work’ plan, WarnerMedia lays off 600 employees, and Gillette Venus offers inclusive Animal Crossing options
Also: Chipotle partners with Tony Hawk to offer burittos and video game access, how most consumers research brands before buying, ‘Black-ish’ airs once-rejected episode, and more.
Roula Amire
Arch Mortgage CEO uses instant messenger to chat with employees twice weekly
“Message with Michael” began in May in an effort to engage a workforce who’ve largely been working from home since March.
Motti Peer
How PR pros can lead the conversation during COVID-19
With the right message, the industry is poised to offer more value to audiences and clients than ever.
Beki Winchel
Twitter tests ‘Quotes’ metric, Capital One fined $80M for data breach, and WarnerMedia execs leave in realignment
Also: Krispy Kreme offers free doughnuts to educators, 80% of B2B decision-makers say COVID-19 business shifts will remain, Waffle House wisdom, and more.
Beki Winchel
Bon Appétit journalists quit YouTube series, Facebook employees to WFH until July 2021, and Hasbro pulls Trolls World Tour doll
Also: Course Hero’s contest embraces the future, how video content and D&I efforts can affect your bottom line, Miller Lite adjusts to ‘International Beer Day,’ and more.
Stephanie Scotti
4 keys to deliver a TEDx-worthy presentation
COVID-19 has derailed many events and in-person meetings, but these principles of oration, persuasion and connection apply to all formats.
Ted Kitterman
Michael Monahan shares how Moxē has returned to the office
The CEO shares tips for going back to the workplace and tools that have been essential for helping his team through the COVID-19 crisis.
