DAILY SCOOP

US companies address Texas abortion law, TikTok overtakes YouTube in average watch time, and Proton Mail walks back privacy claims

Also: Business travel is grounded in Sept., Americans say they still want to shop in-person, HRC parts with president over his ties to former Gov. Cuomo, and more.

MEDIA RELATIONS

4 things to know before and after you pitch broadcast outlets

Getting featured on the six o’clock news requires timely action. Consider these tips to make the most of your opportunity.

STORYTELLING

Creativity at Hallmark is the gift that keeps on giving

An exec from the iconic greeting card company shares wisdom on how to craft more meaningful, inspired and relevant messaging.

VISUAL & VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS

As the NFL returns to the field, Lincoln Financial Group shows how to join the action

The firm, which owns the naming rights for the Philadelphia Eagles’ stadium, is using its gridiron connections to boost brand loyalty.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

The skills communicators must master for future success

Stagwell’s Ray Day and Ragan Consulting Group’s Kristin Graham share what tools will separate high achievers from their peers.

THE CONSULTANT IS IN

‘A privilege to have rich conversations for a living’

Kevin Kaminski, group editor of Lifestyle Media Group in South Florida, shares career highlights and describes the three traits of successful publicists.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Wagstaff Marketing’s Valerie Wilson argues for yourself as a brand

The PR pro shares about her experience working with her community and the Black Lives Matter movement and what gives her hope for the future.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

Dating apps Bumble and Match offer relief to employees affected by Texas abortion law

The Supreme Court declined to block the state law that prohibits abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.

DAILY SCOOP

Sweetgreen’s CEO makes COVID newsjacking blunder, Americans don’t have dedicated WFH space, and Amazon’s new CEO promises to add 55,000 jobs

Also: Pride celebrations in September, tech companies comply with Jan. 6 riot investigation, Twitter’s “Safety Mode”, New Orleans creates website for hurricane updates, and more.

COMMS WEEK

As social purpose rises in popularity, some are taking a closer look

The linking of profit and purpose was born out of BlackRock’s impact investing model, but its former CIO for Sustainable Investing says the impact is up for debate.

CASE STUDIES

Video livestream with execs and experts spearheads crisis response

The American Heart Association shifted to a remote strategy for its livestream video series, Innovation @Heart. That and other approaches led its response to the pandemic.

WINNING CAMPAIGNS

IW Group’s social media campaign help change perception of Asian Americans amid pandemic

Its campaign shared influencers’ and community leaders’ personal stories across social media. The results earned them a win in the Social Media Campaign category of Ragan’s PR Daily Awards.

DAILY SCOOP

Sony fires Mike Richards from ‘Jeopardy!’, how moms left the workforce during COVID-19, and New Orleans comms tech fails during Ida

Also: LGBTQ organizations use rapper DaBaby to educate, Pop-Tarts celebrates Día de Muertos, and Bonnaroo fans show support after organizers cancel festival.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How PAN Communications maximizes thought leadership

Get top-level guidance on making the most of this powerful yet misunderstood PR tactic.