Morning Scoop: Is this the end of Insta gram’s user growth?

MORNING SCOOP

DoorDash lags on data breach disclosure, Instagram users seen declining, and the wealth-gap problem for communicators

Also: Anheuser-Busch ditches influencer over racist tweets, Japan Airlines seeks to child-proof your flight, PR pros are taking over brand concerns, and more.

WRITING & EDITING

How ‘duh’ moments undercut a writer’s (and readers’) ‘ah-ha’ moments

Well-intended authors can gunk up their prose with repetition, rather than letting the context do the heavy lifting. Consider these examples.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Tips for creating social media conversations

It's crucial that your online content creates community and drives conversations online. Here are some ways to strike up a healthy discussion.

RAGAN AWARDS

Let’s make HerStory together

Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Awards will honor the inspirational and fearless female communicators. Nominate a colleague—or yourself—by Nov. 8.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

27 business terms all communicators should know

Do you know your way around your company’s financials and annual reports? You’ll need to have a handle on it to be a strategic advisor and have a seat at the table.

BRAND JOURNALISM

Mattel’s gender-neutral dolls celebrate inclusivity, seniors stereotyped in ads, and eBay and WeWork execs depart

Also: FTC sues Match.com over deceptive marketing, Norwegian Cruise Line ditches plastic bottles, Marshall’s (finally!) opens an online store, and more.

WRITING & EDITING

3 science-backed ways to fend off procrastination

Increase your immediate rewards, make the future more real, and force yourself to start. Go ahead and eat that cookie, too.

JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

This Sunday, National Coffee Day will be recognized in the U.S., and you could work for the titan of coffee chains if you land this week’s featured position.

RAGAN AWARDS

Don’t miss next week’s Employee Communications Awards deadline

Submit your impressive internal campaigns, projects, content and intranets, and show off your amazing workplaces. Deadline for entries is Oct. 4.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

How FiComm Partners’ Kirsten Plonner makes room for more than work

PR practitioners have demanding jobs and jam-packed schedules, which can lead to burnout and overwork. Here’s how one pro has preserved her work/life balance.

RAGAN AWARDS

Nominate your peers—or yourself—for Ragan’s Top Women in Communications Award

Winners will be feted at a gala celebration in spring 2020.

MEASUREMENT

Setting new benchmarks for PR’s value

The old ways of evaluating processes and protocols simply fall short in this ever-changing industry. Consider these three approaches to keep pace with evolving messaging demands.

MORNING SCOOP

WeWork IPO debacle dings JP Morgan, Nike’s digital strategy pays dividends, and CEOs who speak out get a reputation boost

Also: Juul seeks fresh start with new CEO, Fiat Chrysler mum on emissions scandal, Comscore takes hit over SEC settlement, and PR pros sound off about the press release.

PR INDUSTRY

7 steps to adopting a D&I-first approach to PR

Incorporating diversity and inclusion into your messaging shouldn’t be an afterthought. To go beyond the perfunctory, consider these approaches to gaining a fresh perspective.