How COVID-19 changes social media habits; Ragan's new crisis daily newsletter; Quotes from inspiring women; and more

DAILY SCOOP

Instacart to hire 300K, how COVID-19 is changing social media habits, and Facebook offers small business resources during the pandemic

Also: Ford, GE and 3M collaborate on medical supplies, Twitter ramps up verification, Cadbury announced its new ‘spokesbunny,’ and more.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

Get the latest crisis news delivered daily to your inbox

We’re introducing a new digital newsletter—the Crisis Communication Daily—a rundown of the top tips, best practices and headlines on crisis management to help guide communicators through COVID-19 and future crises.

PR INDUSTRY

6 quotes from women leaders for difficult times

Many PR pros and communicators are facing new challenges and workplace disruption over COVID-19. Here are some quotes from inspirational women to bolster your resolve.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

7 tips for a winning Q&A

To engage your audience, answer their queries and get real-time input on your presentation, offer a question-and-answer session near—not after—the end of your talk. Here’s what to do.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Announcing PR Daily’s 2020 Media Relations Awards

Our annual program will showcase the best work from the past year. The deadline for entries is May 8.

PR INDUSTRY

How to adapt your PR strategy for the COVID-19 outbreak

With the coronavirus dominating the headlines, and marketers needing to pivot in the face of cancelled live events, here’s how communicators can make a change.

DAILY SCOOP

2020 Olympic Games postponed, Facebook offers more ways to fight COVID-19 misinformation, and CVS to hire 50K

Also: AP Stylebook’s guide to COVID-19 coverage, how PR pros in the U.K. are affected by the pandemic, buzzwords to excise and more.

MARKETING

How to pivot in-person activations to virtual

PR agency coded{pr} had to adjust its strategy when the festival season fell apart because of the COVID-19 crisis. Here’s how they were able to respond and find virtual outlets.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

How to show employees genuine, meaningful appreciation

Drop the platitudes and pleasantries, and start prioritizing perks that remove obstacles, decrease stress and ease workers’ burdens.

PR INDUSTRY

Infographic: Tips for pitching around COVID-19

The current crisis is using up all the oxygen in newsrooms, so how you get your organization into the conversation? Here are some tips.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Don’t miss this Friday’s late entry deadline

Submit your work to PR Daily’s Corporate Social Responsibility Awards by this Friday, March 27.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Why you should invest in social media monitoring

In the face of a global crisis, it’s more important than ever to know how your audience is talking about your organization. Here are some important tips for staying in the loop.

DAILY SCOOP

Google releases COVID-19 website and search, Carnival chief defends coronavirus response, and Starbucks and GameStop close their doors

Also: Google News offers ‘fact check’ section, MasterClass offers free resources, how COVID-19 is affecting marketing budgets, and more.

WRITING & EDITING

During the COVID-19 pandemic, buzzwords are getting a workout

Many users on Twitter have noted the increased use of some words and phrases that have started to distract from important messages.