NASCAR's message of unity; Lessons from Walmart's comms leader; Emerging social media trends; Workplace changes during COVID-19; and more

DAILY SCOOP

NASCAR unites behind Bubba Wallace, tech speaks out against immigration visa freeze, and AP Stylebook capitalizes ‘Black’

Also: Google adds ‘fact check’ label to images, 78% of sentiment around Pride Month content is positive, Ben & Jerry’s explains ‘defund the police’ with ice cream image, and more.

COVID-19

Walmart’s Meredith Klein shares 3 C’s for success in the COVID-19 era

This comms exec shares advice for climbing the career ladder remotely—and managing a heavy workload while caring for young children.

SOCIAL MEDIA

5 emerging, surging social media trends for 2020

Scrap your content calendar, prioritize listening, and put self-promotion on hold.

THE WORKPLACE

Is the pandemic the death knell of the brick-and-mortar agency?

The COVID-19 crisis is going to change how business is done—but how profound will the changes be? One pro argues it’s time to change the office floorplan for good.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Did you create content that delivered results?

Enter PR Daily’s 2020 Content Marketing Awards to showcase your impressive content creations. Don’t miss the July 24 entry deadline.

Snap says ‘sorry’ for Juneteenth filter, AMC to require face coverings after all, and Patagonia joins Facebook boycott

Also: Dreyer’s to rebrand its Eskimo Pies, Upwork reports that hiring managers are turning to freelancers during COVID-19, Netflix announces ‘The Witcher’ with a poem, and more.

CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

When is it safe to ignore the haters?

The saying about ‘all publicity is good publicity’ doesn’t hold—but not every bad headlines does real damage. Here’s how you can understand negative press’ true impact.

THE CONSULTANT IS IN

The “next normal” for managers: How to prepare

Right now, clarity is king. Prioritize robust, consistent communication, and take time to tailor and target pieces for your specific employees.

COVID-19

How comms services providers see the future of communications

We asked our community of vendors and agencies how they see the future of the PR world after COVID-19. Here’s what they predict.

WRITING & EDITING

8 digital tools to streamline the writer’s workday

From the writing itself to collaborating on text to blocking out distractions, these programs and apps can help communicators tackle the most vital—and often most daunting—of their duties.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Announcing PR Daily’s 2020 Content Marketing Awards

PR Daily will recognize the most creative content assets and campaigns. Submit your work by July 24.

CRISIS COMMS ROUNDUP

Honoring Juneteenth, revisiting racist brand origins, and addressing harassment during WFH

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

CONTENT MARKETING

How to get more PR value from surveys

Journalists are ravenous for research figures. By having proprietary data to share, you can find media coverage that would have been elusive otherwise. Here’s how.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

Business leaders honor Juneteenth amid renewed conversation around race

While some organizations like Twitter and Slack gave employees the day off to mark the end of slavery in the U.S., others like Amazon encouraged workers to use the day at work for education and reflection.