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Boeing comms lead Niel Golightly resigns after 1987 article on women in combat resurfaces
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Genealogy, needlepoint, Animal Crossing: The lockdown hobbies 4 PR pros are discovering
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Archetype alum Ken Peters joins Philips to head comms in North America
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Four agencies form Diversity Marketing Consortium to help minority startups
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Former BWR publicists launch The Initiative Group
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Wendy’s dedicates Twitter account to Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The partnership comes after the chain said it would use the account to “amplify Black voices,” but some social media users thought the promise was disingenuous.
What to expect when you go back to the agency office
Get ready to be surprised, say architects, there will be less change than you think.
Comms takes a revealing look in the mirror
The recognition of marketing’s strengths can propel PR pros to new heights. This eBook, sponsored by Notified, now part of Intrado, provides a roadmap for that crucial journey.
How to Succeed in a Digital-First World
All businesses are sorting out how to live with the daily reality of COVID-19. Some are asking another question that is equally important: how do you prepare your business for a post-COVID-19 world?
Digitas creatives team up on ideas to replace Mississippi's outdated flag
"We believe in the power of design to solve universal challenges, build, and shift culture, and ultimately move people to action."
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People moves and account wins.
Affirmation that earned media is rising
During the Earned Media Rising Exchange events presented by Cision, comms pros gathered to discuss the power of data and analytics to better understand the value of earned content.
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Protecting your business against COVID-19 Cyber Criminals
What has been given surprisingly little airtime is how the pandemic has led to an absolute field day for cybercriminals feeding off the recent uncertainty and increased dependence on digital.
Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Thursday morning
PR pros get into genealogy, needlepoint and Animal Crossing in lockdown; Deloitte fires employee over TikTok ‘joke.’
Do Karens need a rebrand?
Maybe it’s time for some categories to be renamed.
Coronavirus Briefing: Reopening goes awry, Remdesivir’s price tag and the point-of-care pivot
This week’s Haymarket Media Coronavirus Briefing is 1,388 words and will take you seven minutes to read.
Is Jersey Mike’s really rebranding its BLT sandwich as BLM?
Comedian Yassir Lester created a fake post that looked like it was from the sub chain.
Publicis reveals diversity data, outlines 7 actions to improve equality
CEO Arthur Sadoun sent a memo to staff today.
Coffee Break: Novità PR’s Joseph Cephas discusses experience as Black professional and the industry’s need for change
‘I’ve gone to events where there’s 600 people and been the only person of color. It feels like there’s a spotlight on you.’
Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Wednesday morning
Facebook boycott begins; PPP program could be extended; United Airlines to add 25,000 flights.
Around the (home) office with KnowBe4 PR intern Samantha Scribano
PRWeek intern Julia Francis speaks with her fellow University of Florida student about interning during the lockdown.
California posts $6m tobacco control RFP
The state expects to make a decision later this summer.
MWWPR brings on Adam Selwyn as chief creative officer
He joins from 3PM, where he was SVP and group creative director.
Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Tuesday morning
Facebook to host roundtable with advertisers; Uber in talks to buy Postmates.
It’s time for TikTok, just don’t overthink it
The popular social network prioritizes fun, not high production values
M&C Saatchi: April and May trading 'less severe than expected'
M&C Saatchi said its trading results for April and May "were not quite as severe" as first expected, as it seeks additional funding amid the coronavirus crisis.
Story Worldwide names Craig Teper chief story runner
The position is modeled on the showrunner job in the TV industry.
Berk Communications signs musician and entrepreneur Yo Gotti
The firm is working on Yo Gotti’s efforts as an executive, entrepreneur and criminal justice advocate.
Alaska Airlines’ Oriana Branon joins Bill.com as top comms exec
The digital payments technology provider posted 28% customer growth in its fiscal Q3.
Elephant wanted to put Blockbuster back on the map. And then COVID-19 happened
How the creative agency quickly pivoted its plans with the world’s last Blockbuster.
ING names Melissa Kanter head of communications, brand experience
Kanter was the top integrated comms exec in the Americas at Philips Lighting.
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