DAILY SCOOP

Music festivals emphasize pro-LGBTQ values, economic confidence dips as Delta variant rages, and Spirit Airlines’ customers tweet their displeasure

Also: Frito-Lay launches space camp contest, Amazon responds to record regulatory fine and Zoom promises privacy changes.

TELL ME ABOUT IT

How PR pros should lead on ESG

PR insiders talk about measuring this growing focus for business communications and how the PR role can prove the value of putting brand reputation first.

RAGAN TRAINING TAKEAWAYS

3 acronyms to give your LinkedIn more L-U-V

Who doesn’t want to grow their LinkedIn following? Here are three tips to boost your reach on LinkedIn.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

The value of humility is vastly underrated

Here’s how leaders should communicate a willingness to learn, an openness to new information and the vulnerability to admit when you are wrong.

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July 2021 Digital Workplace Guide

Get a fresh bundle of practical resources to stay on top of your game.

THE FRIDAY REPORTER

E&E News’ Emma Dumain talks about her background on Capitol Hill

The latest podcast episode offers a look behind the scenes with a politics reporter who works to hold lawmakers accountable on energy and the environment.

DAILY SCOOP

Doordash responds to driver strike, 17 steps for SEO-friendly content, and Ben & Jerry’s addresses West Bank decision

Also: Brands celebrate National Avocado Day, Amazon responds to delivery driver snafu and Lollapalooza faces the music on COVID-19 policies.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Survey: Who’s responsible for DE&I programs and progress?

New data reveals gaps in and accountability for inclusion initiatives. Also, find out which types of trainings companies are prioritizing amid an ongoing reckoning on race.

THE WORKPLACE

7 tips for returning to work after family leave

For PR pros looking to return to the workplace after time away to care for family members, here are some tips for navigating the transition.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Why influencer content creation is a partnership, not a sponsorship

The seismic shift back to authenticity will force some brands to sink or swim.

PR VOICES

Networking helps—but building a PR community is even better

Here’s how finding connection helped one PR pro keep her career going during COVID-19.

COMPANY CULTURE

3 tips for a stronger return-to-work culture

More employees are saying “I quit” during the return-to-work transition. Here are three tips to spark a purpose-driven culture that keeps talent.

THE BUSINESS MIND

Test your business and finance knowledge

Here’s a quiz to check if you know important business terms along with steps you can take to work on your prowess with the numbers.

RAGAN WEBINAR EVENT

How communicators can spark a successful sales kickoff

Get five practical steps to help bolster the bottom line.