DAILY SCOOP

Boeing responds to latest production woes, the financial well-being of U.S. adults suffers, and LinkedIn closes platform in China

Also: Heinz invests in a Halloween store, White House partners with FedEx, UPS and Walmart to improve supply chain, Instagram launches live broadcast scheduler, and more.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

6 public speaking considerations you should stop caring about

Don’t stress out about oozing charisma, crafting a perfect delivery or getting gussied up for the occasion. Instead, focus on knowing and conveying your point.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

French/West/Vaughn’s Natalie Best: ‘There is always a silver lining’

Here’s how the chief operating officer and principal for FWV navigates her busy schedule in these new times.

WINNING CAMPAIGNS

Campaign around birth control exceeds goals, positions nonprofit as trusted source

Their campaign wanted to destigmatize talks about how or where to get help or supplies. This led to a win in the Social Media Campaign (Health Care PR and Marketing) category of Ragan’s PR Daily Awards.

DAILY SCOOP

Netflix leader defends Chappelle program to employees, US marketers increase diversity in content, and Facebook outlines protections for public figures

Also: Hotels.com searches for bathtub influencer, Chipotle execs explain strategy for investing in talent, and more.

MEDIA RELATIONS

7 reasons why your op-ed was rejected

Consider these common missteps that editors cite as why they can’t run a guest piece, even when they would like to do so.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Early career professionals must engage to solve DE&I problems

Here’s how young PR pros can push for change from within their organizations.

THE WORKPLACE

Study: How companies can thrive amid ongoing upheaval, angst and uncertainty

A new report offers six steps to improve employee experience and bolster culture in a post-pandemic landscape.

DAILY SCOOP

Raiders announce coach resignation on social media, American job resignations hit a new record, and Lego promises gender-neutral toys

Also: McDonald’s gives educators free breakfast, Coinbase faces blowback, and more.

TELL ME ABOUT IT

The effect of news deserts on the PR industry

PR insiders debate the link between the future of PR and the future of the media.

COMMS WEEK

Report: Nearly a third of Americans consistently get news from Facebook

Despite the lack of trust in major social media platforms, users still cite them as important sources of information.

THE WORKPLACE

A survival guide for managing workplace COVID discussions

As our national discourse sinks to new lows, take these steps to keep a cool head when tense topics arise.

DAILY SCOOP

Southwest struggles with flight cancelation messaging, Americans support vaccine mandates for air travel, and Chevron updates sustainability goals

Also: Storyblocks adds inclusive stock footage, Kraft Heinz CEO justifies increased product price, Twitter and Facebook increase social audio push, and more.

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATIONS

How leaders should take their cue from TV’s Ted Lasso

The popular character from the Apple TV series shows how audiences are clamoring for a new kind of empathy and compassion.