Also: Google Maps offers alerts for mass transit users, Google Meet’s new noise-canceling features, how consumers feel about brand messages on racial justice, and other topics.

TODAY’S HEADLINES – 06.09.2020  
 
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DAILY SCOOP

IBM stops facial recognition work, employees seek fewer open workplaces, cosmetics brands drop talc, and more

Also: Google Maps offers alerts for mass transit users, Google Meet’s new noise-canceling features, how consumers feel about brand messages on racial justice, and other topics.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

How communicators can help in discussing racial injustice

These conversations can be tricky, emotionally charged and perilous for organizations, but ignoring them can have dire consequences. One agency is trying to make a difference.


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THE CONSULTANT IS IN

COVID-19: What’s changed (and has not) about internal communication

Everything might seem upside down, but it’s still safe to focus on clarity, transparency, brevity and consistency.



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CONTENT MARKETING

The three Rs for conserving content

Make sure you get everything you can from your creations with these helpful tips.


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RAGAN AWARDS

Don’t miss next week’s PR Daily Awards entry deadline

Ragan’s PR Daily Awards will showcase the best comms campaigns, events, publications and teams. Enter the industry’s top benchmarking program by next Friday, June 19.


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COMMENTARY

Statement from Ragan Communications on Black Lives Matter

Ragan Communications stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter.


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HOW WE DID IT

How a PR Pro changed the measurement landscape

A revelation about the importance of proving the value of PR led the author to create several businesses—and eventually reshape the way the industry approached metrics and analytics.



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DAILY SCOOP

NYT shakes up Opinion staff, journalists ready to travel, and black business leaders demand better crisis response

Also: Elevator safety after COVID-19, Jeff Bezos’ Instagram strategy around BLM, Sonic’s apology for racial profiling, how orgs are talking about mental health, and more.


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CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS

How to communicate during civil unrest

Communicators, you are essential personnel. Here’s vital guidance to send meaningful messages in this heated moment.


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RAGAN AWARDS

Showcase your comms campaigns, publications and events

Ragan’s PR Daily Awards will recognize the best work in PR, marketing and communications. The deadline for entries is Friday, June 19.


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EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

How JConnelly is approaching remote internships during COVID-19

The PR agency is reimagining this important step of career development as many offices around the country remain locked down or minimally staffed amid the pandemic.



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PR INDUSTRY

What Facebook Shops means for the future of e-commerce

As the social media giant takes another step forward—and COVID-19 spurs more consumers to shop online—marketers and PR pros are rethinking online strategies.


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DAILY SCOOP

WarnerMedia’s specific plan to support Black Lives Matter, Facebook labels state-controlled media, and NYT apologizes over op-ed

Also: Advocacy messages and marketing don’t mix, how brands stayed largely silent during the first several days of protests, how your employees are giving back, and more.


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PR INDUSTRY

How internal comms and PR can collaborate and harmonize

If you have distinct, separated content factories operating within your organization, you could be missing major opportunities for collaboration–and productivity. 


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