Ted Kitterman
Experts advise careful, coordinated response to Chauvin trial verdict
As the country reacts to the court’s decision, communicators are weighing how to take a stand.
The Workplace
Albert Costill
20 productivity apps every communicator should consider
Try these tools to help get more organized, efficient and effective in your work.
Justin Joffe
Facebook moderates content ahead of Chauvin trial verdict, 1 in 3 workers will pursue a new job if forced to return to the office, and Parler returns to the App Store
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.
Sally Ann O'Dowd
How to prepare corporate statements ahead of the Derek Chauvin verdict
The moment calls for comms pros to find rational language for an irrational event.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
How and why the ‘mixternal’ comms trend is accelerating
With COVID-19 and remote work putting the spotlight on employee experience, close collaboration between internal and external communications has become paramount.
Justin Joffe
FedEx defends phone policy after deadly shooting, more than 1 in 3 Americans are ready for domestic work trips, and film producer Scott Rudin responds to abuse allegations
Also: Japan ignores experts calling for Olympics postponement, Peloton pushes back on demands for treadmill recall, CBS restructures following racial bias allegations, and more.
Ted Kitterman
Industry leaders support PR pros in between roles with networking, training opportunities
A new offering from PRSA aims to help practitioners who have been laid off or furloughed during the pandemic find new opportunities and enhance their skills.
Justin Joffe
ABC hires the first Black exec to run broadcast news bureau, most Americans see decline in unions as bad for the country, and Amazon’s CEO opines on lost employee trust
Also: Pfizer CEO speculates on need for third vaccine shot, Twitter promotes transparency around its algorithm, Instagram gives users options to hide likes, and more.
Justin Joffe
Amazon promises change, diversity with employee review process, 26% of U.S employers address race following social justice protests, and Kohl’s makes peace with activist investors
Also: U.S. companies call for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, LinkedIn gives users more options to describe self-employment, Arclight Cinemas speaks directly to customers about closing, and more.
Sally Ann O'Dowd
What are you doing to combat an employee mass exodus?
It’s time to reimagine benefits for our hybrid world.
Ted Kitterman
Ragan and PR Daily announces Top Places to Work, Class of 2021
The honorees for Ragan’s Top Places to Work, part of its Employee Communications Awards program, are recognized for creating exemplary culture and connection during a profoundly difficult year.
Ted Kitterman
Ford Motor Company, SMS Assist, and Aflac nab top honors in Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards
Along with the many other winners of Ragan’s 2021 Employee Communications Awards, these companies represent the very best in employee engagement and internal comms.
Justin Joffe
J&J stresses ‘open communication’ after vaccine pause, a quarter of U.S employers provide vaccine access, and Pinterest ends employee NDAs for discrimination claims
Also: Michigan executives issue statement against voting bills, Facebook lets users consult oversight panel about content removal, Disney Parks introduces more inclusive dress code, and more.
Katie Delahaye Paine
How to measure your organizational authenticity
Everyone wants to be perceived as true to their core values and mission—but are your efforts actually successful? Here’s how to measure your outputs.
Mark Weiner & Tina McCorkindale
Does the PR industry have an image problem?
PR pros work hard to elevate public opinion about our companies and clients but what about ourselves? Tina McCorkindale and Mark Weiner dig into whether the profession itself has a PR problem.
