DAILY SCOOP

Airlines reveal partnership on Afghanistan evacuation efforts, Facebook releases transparency report, and GM explains second electric car recall

Also: Beyoncé and JAY-Z join Tiffany diversity campaign, digging into diversity numbers for the PR industry, and weather services share hurricane messaging.

PR INDUSTRY

Communications Week welcomes comms leaders to advisory board

The group of 23 industry experts will guide the editorial focus and programming for the brand as it looks to address ‘Transformation’ in 2021.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

7 ways to maximize workplace feedback

Candid conversations can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Or, if handled without care, a destructive force among your team. Here’s how to fuel and foster more constructive dialogue.

THE WORKPLACE

59 phrases to help you set boundaries

Preserve your peace of mind with words that create space between you and the conflicts that are common in the modern workplace.

THE FRIDAY REPORTER

Sitting down with The Washington Free Beacon

This week’s episode of “The Friday Reporter” takes listeners behind the scenes with the conservative D.C. outlet in an interview with its president Aaron Harison.

PR TOOLS

10 tools PR pros have turned to in 2021

As remote work and ongoing pandemic disruption have sparked massive workplace shifts, here are some resources that are helping communicators succeed.

THE WORKPLACE

Study: Employee loyalty, engagement plummet to 12-month low

New research confirms that workers are weighing their options—and eager to find greener pastures.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Elasticity’s Jason Michael sees opportunity in the increased demand for content

The PR pro shares habits and tactics that have set him up for success and how he views the future of the industry.

RAGAN AWARDS

Announcing Ragan’s 2021 CSR & Diversity Awards winners

Congratulations to all of the winners in this year's program!

DAILY SCOOP

Health officials announce booster shot program, data reveals the most popular emoji on Twitter, and Old Navy introduces inclusive clothing sizes

Also: Triller hosts Black Creator Conference, NPR launches diversity newsroom tool and Disney Parks introduces planning app.

VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

Nature Valley merges in-person and virtual experiences to help audiences escape

As the pandemic continues rages on, the granola bar maker is turning to the outdoors, and virtual tech, to help you find your happy place.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

4 ways for leaders to embody empathy

The essential trait makes all the difference in a crisis, but what defining the actions that make audiences feel seen and heard can be nebulous.

THE WORKPLACE

Managing the hybrid workforce: What will employees want–and need?

Communicators must master the three C’s of the new workplace reality.

SURVEY SAYS...

We need you! Take our salary and workplace culture survey

A Ragan survey on compensation and culture will enable communicators to see how they fare industrywide. You’ll receive a $150 discount to a Ragan virtual conference and be entered to win a $50 gift card for your time.