Advice for comms from Theranos, Enron whistleblowers, plus what's new and next in AI

The Daily Scoop: Influencers navigate the complexities of the Hollywood strike

Plus: Taste the mustard rainbow with Skittles, Gap looks for its own version of “Barbie” success.

Advice for communicators from Theranos, Enron whistleblowers

To mark National Whistleblower Day, Ragan recounts comms advice shared by two storied whistleblowers at our spring member retreat.

AI for communicators: What’s new and what matters

From the Hollywood strikes to the newsroom, AI is changing everything.

The Daily Scoop: How Cirque du Soleil is trying to clown around with Gen Z

Plus: Disney’s Bob Iger’s lingering PR fallout, TikTok will soon debut an e-commerce business.

3 ways to find time to write when you’re overwhelmed with meetings

When all you want to do is write, but your calendar is wall-to-wall.

How public affairs pros foster trust with suspicious audiences

Win favor with more transparent messaging.

10 things to do in Austin while you’re in town for Comms Week

BBQ festivals, haunted tours, craft breweries, art installations, and more: Here’s what you should do to make your business trip into a vacation expedition.

The Daily Scoop: How Modelo became the most popular beer in America

Plus: Publicists feel the financial pinch of Hollywood strikes, Lyft looks to regroup.

New social media features you need to know this week

Updates from Twitter, WhatsApp, Facebook and more.

6 questions with: Mindset Consulting’s Dina Mostovaya

Dina Mostovaya shares what excites her most about the future of communications.

The Daily Scoop: Twitter rebrands to X, ‘the everything app’

Plus: David Letterman bags groceries, “Barbie” movie rakes in millions as pink mania continues.

5 steps for editing generative AI content

Give your AI tinman a beating heart.

Keeping employees engaged and business moving during summer

Comms can be a conduit for building culture and keeping morale high during slower seasons.

The Daily Scoop: Allow Pop-Tarts' brand mascots to (re)introduce themselves.

Plus: Not everyone is excited about “Oppenheimer” film, Gay Water makes a splashy debut.