Popeyes runs out of chicken after social media stunt; Forever 21 files for bankruptcy; Olive Garden fights fake news on Twitter; and more

MORNING SCOOP

Popeyes’ sandwich sells out, Forever 21 ponders bankruptcy, and Marriott to discontinue tiny toiletries

Also: Olive Garden pushes back on fake news, pharma companies seek to settle after J&J ruling, consumers’ satisfaction on social media and more.

BRIGHTER WRITER

6 reasons to pare your writing for professional success

Concise text, regardless of format, improves readers’ user experience, lands your message and cultivates your reputation as a reliable, engaging authority.

JOBS OF THE WEEK

30 jobs in the PR and marketing world

Find out which states’ residents are really willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Plus, check out a roundup of current job openings.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Powering through the day with Dell’s Thom Lytle

What does it take to rise to the top of the communications industry? For the senior director of social business for Dell, it’s all about teamwork—and a steady supply of soda.

PR DAILY AWARDS

Did your visual content captivate audiences?

Enter PR Daily’s Video & Visual Awards to showcase your powerful visual stories. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 1.

SOCIAL MEDIA

How to tailor your Instagram for millennial audiences

Younger consumers won’t respond well to traditional advertising, so your social media strategy must get creative. Here are some tips for changing things up.

PR

Why you don’t need a bigger training budget

See how even the smallest comms teams are getting robust training without breaking the bank.

PR INDUSTRY

How communicators can change their organization’s objectives

Why should a PR pro strive to become a trusted advisor instead of a technician who puts out press releases? The future of your organization might depend on it.

MORNING SCOOP

Papa John’s new chief claims ‘most loved pizza,’ SC Johnson protects its tagline, and Lowe’s exec apologizes for racist remarks

Also: Yelp offers personalized results, Ogilvy and Medela’s award-winning influencer campaign, a ‘crappy’ social media post, and a gender gap on Facebook.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

How do you handle an awkward CEO?

If you’re saddled with a leader or client who’s a poor communicator or a stilted speaker, there is hope. Here’s how to play up strengths and minimize glaring weaknesses.

SOCIAL MEDIA

Infographic: Do’s and don’ts for social media marketers

Reaching out through your preferred platforms comes with plenty of risks. Here are some missteps that can derail your efforts to convince and engage online audiences.

PR DAILY AWARDS

How Medela and Ogilvy used Instagram to support new moms

An influencer campaign built an online support group for mothers seeking to breastfeed beyond the common three-week threshold. The award-winning team recounts its success.

RAGAN AWARDS

Are you an employee engagement rock star?

Share how you kept your workforce inspired and informed. Enter Ragan’s Employee Communications Awards by Oct. 4.

CONFERENCE ALERT

3 ways to help your executives thrive in the digital world

Discover how to help them create an engaging digital presence during this can’t-miss conference in Washington, D.C.