The iconic skate-centric shoe company hopes to maximize its street cred as skateboarding makes its first appearance as an Olympic event.
Also: Brands celebrate National Ice Cream Day, Microsoft resurrects Clippy and Twitter retires Fleets.
Workers don’t need performative shows of support. Listen to their problems, home in on specific challenges they’re facing, and prioritize genuine connectivity and camaraderie among your team.
Also: Triller launches contest to hire resident DJ, Norwegian Cruise Line sues Florida, and Coca-Cola tweaks Coke Zero formula.
Nicole Christie, senior writer and producer at Microsoft, weighs in on the trend of corporate thought leadership podcasts ahead of Ragan’s Social Media Conference.
Also: Grubhub launches guarantee to protect restaurants, Boeing discloses manufacturing problems, and Burger King employees in Nebraska make headlines with mass exodus.
Also: Skittles celebrates National Gummi Day, video game industry revisits diversity and inclusion, and Nordstrom president explains e-commerce push.
Also: McDonald’s makes National French Fry Day about its fans, Biden requires internet providers to offer transparency with infographics, and reporters share on-air tips.
Whether you’re summoning everyone back to the office, giving a green light to remote work or planning a hybrid approach, make sure employee experience remains a top priority.
Also: Juvenile and BLK rework hit single to ‘Vax That Thang Up’, Four Seasons Total Landscaping hosts punk rock show, and Google responds to antitrust lawsuit.
Lisa Camooso Miller interviews media pros for her podcast, The Friday Reporter, getting a behind-the-curtain peek at their work and how PR pros can offer them what they need.
The HARO founder says it’s never been easier to start your own company and get paid to create.
Also: Adidas creates ‘swimmable’ billboard, YouTube tests comment moderation features, and Amtrak introduces sustainable trains.
Also: Airheads candy jumps into chicken sandwich war, TikTok introduces longer videos, and FTC bans employees from public appearances.
Trans activist Stephanie Battaligno challenges communicators to mirror the courage of young activists in demanding equality and justice for all.
