Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
5 change communication tenets from Levi Strauss & Co.
The clothing company’s top communicator shares lessons, takeaways and proven practices gleaned from its global pandemic response.
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Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Report: Only 10% have extensive plans for a return to work
In a new survey from Peppercomm and the Institute for Public Relations, only a few leaders are fully prepared for a post-COVID recovery. Communicators play an essential role.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Best Buy to furlough 51k employees, Carnival chief promises robust comeback, and Google reminds people to wash hands
Also: Ohio Department of Health’s video on social distancing racks up 20M views, no new emojis because of COVID-19, pitfalls of email marketing, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
American Express tailors perks during COVID-19, Burger King offers a Whopper to smart students, and Molson Coors delivers to delighted fan
Also: How COVID-19 is affecting e-commerce, how to pitch TV news, join our Twitter #RaganChat, and more.
Ragan Insider Meghan Madhavan
How Phillips 66 uses its mobile app to keep employees informed and engaged
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the company is looking at new ways to use existing internal communications channels.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Iger returns in Disney’s hour of need, AT&T’s wireless offer for frontline health care workers, and Pinterest’s heartwarming video
Also: DoubleTree and Disney Parks share signature recipes, ideas for content during COVID-19, crisis leadership tips from Aflac’s senior VP, the secret to outstanding tweets, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Insurance companies issue COVID-19 credits, Panera offers groceries as H-E-B sells restaurants’ meals, and Google bans Zoom
Also: Dolly Parton reads stories selected from her nonprofit, ‘COVID-19’ is trending downward in news and on social media, social media content during the crisis, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Steak-umm earns praise for Twitter rant, Twitter’s CEO pledges $1B to fight COVID-19, and Lowe’s closes for Easter Sunday
Also: Google Maps highlights takeout and delivery options, Wendy’s connects with social media fans virtually, Foursquare shows changing consumer behavior, and more.
Ragan Insider Bryant Hilton
Adjust your expectations of remote workers to become an accountable leader
How are you providing an example for employees during the current crisis? Here are two tips to improve your internal communications.
Ragan Insider Diane Schwartz
Peppercomm’s Steve Cody: ‘Our discipline has risen to the occasion’
The current crisis is taking its toll on PR agencies. Here’s how one industry leader is guiding his team through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
WhatsApp limits forwarding to slow misinformation, SeaWorld CEO resigns, and measuring PR in a crisis
Also: Matthew McConaughey joins senior living facility’s bingo game, Disney offers virtual magic, CBS drama focuses on pandemic, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Zoom chief focuses on winning back trust, Hobby Lobby closes and furloughs most employees, and Apple makes COVID-19 face shields
Also: Ad budgets face bigger decrease than during 2008’s recession, Berlin Cameron helps small businesses, Etsy encourages sellers to make fabric masks, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Engaging employees during extraordinary times
Learn how to preserve your workplace culture, keep stakeholders engaged in a time of crisis and craft messaging that inspires trust in leadership, all of which will make the difference in the months ahead.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Zoom criticized for privacy and data concerns, Airbnb apologizes and pledges $250M to hosts, and NPR skips April Fools’ Day
Also: Influencers’ communities ask how they can help, Uber offers free rides for frontline health care workers, how communicators are sharing information during the pandemic, and more.
Ragan Insider Beki Winchel
Instacart, Amazon employees strike over COVID-19, Macy’s furloughs employees, and Google thanks health care workers in video
Also: Brand managers join the COVID-19 conversation with ‘social distancing’ messages, Girl Scouts moves cookie sales online, PR pros advise skipping on April Fools’ Day, and more.
