Providers battle over videoconference tools; When to speak up on COVID-19; Your WFH photos for the week; and more

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.

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.

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.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Don’t miss next Friday’s Nonprofit Awards entry deadline

Share your powerful nonprofit communications campaigns, events, partnerships and content. The entry deadline is next Friday, April 24.

MEDIA RELATIONS

7 deadly PR truths from ‘Tiger King’

The Netflix documentary offers more than entertainment for viewers. Here are some communications takeaways from the cultural phenomenon.

DAILY SCOOP

Amazon shuts French distribution centers, Instagram tools for connection during COVID-19, and GIF use is up 33%

Also: Citi Group partners with &pizza to feed health care workers, how leaders can give employees hope during COVID-19, how influencers can help you weather the crisis, and more.

COVID-19

Red Havas’ CEO: 'Optimism needs to be felt’

Make sure employees can see a path forward, but don’t offer speculation where you don’t have hard data. Here’s how you can prepare for a quick recovery.

COVID-19

How communicators are giving back during COVID-19

Here’s a look at how several organizations are giving back to their community, industry and workforce. Are you proud of your or your employer’s efforts? Let us know.

COVID-19

5 champion communicators in the COVID-19 era

When it comes to leaders and heroes in this crisis, there are few who have used their voice and platform with aplomb. Here’s what PR pros can learn from them.

COVID-19

The current crisis demands more external communication

Here is why the current business environment calls for scaling, not slashing marketing and PR efforts.

COVID-19

How Franklin Mutual Insurance adjusted messages for the COVID-19 crisis

The insurance provider had to pivot from planned outreach during the health care crisis to find ways to bring everyone together.

RAGAN AWARDS

Nominate yourself, a colleague or a client for Ragan’s Top Women in HR Awards

We will honor the influential women in human resources. Submit your nominations by May 15.

DAILY SCOOP

Best Buy to furlough 51k employees, Carnival chief promises robust comeback, and Google reminds people to wash hands

Also: Ohio Department of Health’s video on social distancing racks up 20M views, no new emojis because of COVID-19, pitfalls of email marketing, and more.

COVID-19

9 tips to protect your reputation during COVID-19

What can businesses and communicators do to safeguard carefully developed reputations and digital presences? Here are some tips for the current crisis.