Also: Facebook launches gaming app early, why Disney turned to employee furloughs, remembering Prince, join our Twitter #RaganChat, and more.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 04.21.2020  
 
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DAILY SCOOP

London Fashion Week goes digital and gender-neutral, business leaders weigh recession, and Getty Mueum’s Animal Crossing strategy

Also: Facebook launches gaming app early, why Disney turned to employee furloughs, remembering Prince, join our Twitter #RaganChat, and more.


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COVID-19

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.


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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Infographic: Strategies for staying productive when working from home

Being remote doesn’t mean you can’t still do it all. Here are some tips for staying organized in your new workspace.



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PR DAILY AWARDS

Did you stand out on the media landscape?

Enter PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards to showcase your campaigns, pitches, strategies or events that wowed journalists. Don’t miss the May 8 entry deadline.


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PR INDUSTRY

How new PR grads are approaching the workforce amid COVID-19 disruption

As graduating seniors wind up their academic studies, a new beginning is in order in more ways than one.


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DAILY SCOOP

Shake Shack returns $10M loan, P&G embraces marketing during COVID-19, and grocery employees get asked to wear masks

Also: Instagram founders’ website tracks COVID-19’s spread, Facebook launches ‘care’ emoji reaction, celebrities make ‘quarantine wine,’ and more.


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LEADING NOW

APCO Worldwide’s Margery Kraus: ‘This crisis will expose what’s no longer relevant’

This agency leader says the CEO is perfectly positioned to be the “steady hand” on the when during the COVID-19 pandemic. Honesty, without hysteria, is paramount.



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THE CONSULTANT IS IN

5 tips for building strong social media communities during difficult times

People may have more time for social media now due to COVID-19, but if you don’t adapt your strategies, you could lose some of your audience.


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COVID-19

Should your brand speak up during a global crisis?

Here are three questions every PR pro should be asking about their brand right now.


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COUNTDOWN

Crucial parts of holding statements in crisis PR

When responding to a crisis, you might have to offer updates or bulletins without knowing all the facts. Here’s how to craft these essential—yet terse—missives.


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CRISIS COMMS ROUNDUP

Rethinking remote work, focus on digital channels, and balance hope with caution

Here’s a roundup of the week’s crisis communication news for communicators.



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PR DAILY AWARDS

Did your media relations efforts build beneficial relationships?

Enter PR Daily’s Media Relations Awards to showcase your campaigns that earned clicks, shares and coverage. The entry deadline is May 8.


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DAILY SCOOP

Google, Microsoft and Verizon challenge Zoom, retail sales decline to new low, and PlayStation launches ‘Play at Home’ campaign

Also: Land O’Lakes updates its packaging, Busch offers couples free beer for a year, your WFH photos, bringing farm animals to a meeting, and more.


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THE WORKPLACE

Your work-from-home photos of the week

We asked and you answered. Here’s a look at the home offices of communicators far and wide.


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