DAILY SCOOP

Film and television staff weigh industry strike, Twitter users rely on platform for news, and Activision Blizzard CEO shares update on culture changes

Also: Travelocity launches curated trips Hispanic Heritage Month, Microsoft users celebrate accessibility and sustainability innovations, and more.

COMMS WEEK

5 questions with Kite Hill PR’s Tiffany Guarnaccia

The agency leader and co-chair for Communications Week 2021 shares her insights on the future of communications and how the role of the communicator is being transformed.

SOCIAL MEDIA

How to engage social media influencers to post about your brand organically

There’s a big difference in a true partnership with an influencer and a one-off paid post. Consider these steps.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

6 reminders for more inclusive internal comms

Take these steps to prepare and produce more mindful messaging.

DAILY SCOOP

Google buys $2.1 billion office building in NYC, patrons avoid companies that lack sustainability and DE&I policies, and DOJ sues American Airlines and JetBlue

Also: McDonald’s makes sustainable Happy Meal toys, Amazon lobbies to legalize marijuana, and McKinsey & Company comments on explainer video series for kids.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

How to be more sophisticated in your privacy messaging

Beyond the challenges in safely managing your customer data, it is essential to differentiate between first-party data and first-party cookies.

THE WORKPLACE

There’s still time to keep employees from quitting. What will make them stay?

The author shares five ways to keep workers engaged, involved and on board.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Ripley PR’s Heather Ripley on being prepared for anything

The founder and CEO of her global public relations agency specializing in B2B tech and franchising talks about lessons learned form the past year and how to tackle the challenges ahead.

RAGAN AWARDS

Friday is your last chance to enter our Employee Communications and Top Places to Work Awards

Submit your impressive internal comms work—and showcase your amazing workplace. We will no longer accept entries after 11:59 p.m. Central time this Friday, Sept. 24.

PR INDUSTRY

Current Global launches 21-day industry accessibility challenge

The agency has created a program that encourages PR and marketing pros to create content that is more inclusive.

THE CONSULTANT IS IN

Communicators, don’t let the crap come back

You put unnecessary communication on the shelf during the pandemic. Will it stay there?

DAILY SCOOP

White House shares plans to lift international travel ban, fewer Americans get their news from social media, and L'Oréal reaches sustainability milestone

Also: OKCupid introduces pro-choice profile badge, Twitter announces new partnership program members, and Peloton turns the page with hotel expansion announcement.

RESEARCH SNAPSHOT

Report: How often your competitors post on social media

Is your content calendar meeting the needs of a modern digital audience? Here’s what the experts at Sprout Social say is happening on top platforms.

THE WORKPLACE

How one PR pro is reimaging the physical workplace

Have a new office you want to share? Redesigning your space for the future of work? Share your photos with us as part of our new series.