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Barbie dominates August brand coverage

NewsWhip

Burger King employee story resurfaces Every once in a while there’s a story that resonates so strongly with the media and public that it gets a resurgence of coverage even if it’s technically “old news.” Whether you watched it or not, it’s impossible to argue that the summer was anything other than pink. The story originally totaled over 1.4

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The Skimm: THE case study for employee social advocacy

Communications Conversations

The Skimm only has 15 full-time employees, so the Skimmbassadors have been a HUGE part of publisher’s success over the last couple years. The Skimmbassador Program may be the best example I’ve seen of an employee social advocacy program. Every employee advocacy blog post or article you’ll read will state this claim.

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Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity

Stephen Waddington

It followed support from the Treasury for large employees a week ago. Tyneside Council has seconded eight staff to help with demand at our local Bay Foodbank in North Shields , Newcastle. Please support seek out and support your local organisation. Social activities, sport, and dating are no go.

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

More controversial efforts have included Dick’s Sporting Goods stand on guns , Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad and Gillette’s campaigns regarding inclusion. Frank Strong mentioned the importance of employee concerns. Workers also like to take their employers to task, according to the many stories I’ve seen about employee activism.

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Meet the Media: Mary Gannon, Editor-in-Chief of Fluid Power World & Senior Editor at Design World

Bianchi Biz Blog

I have been in journalism or PR for 25 years — I went to Boston University for journalism and upon graduation, I worked as a business reporter for a local daily newspaper on the outside of Cleveland. Probably the biggest thing about me is my Irish heritage and my passion for Gaelic sports.

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How Social Intelligence Can Benefit Any Brand

Cision

But you should also be looking at influencers, competitors and even employees. For example, a sports equipment store might consider monitoring their audience by sports teams. To get a glimpse, check out these examples: Audiences. Most brands divide audiences by the sales journey: prospects, customers and the rest of the world.

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Coronavirus and Communications: We’re Here to Help

Barokas

Consider all stakeholders (partners, employees, candidates, customers, media)—update them frequently and in a timely manner. Stick to the facts and point your audience to official resources (your local government communications or the CDC) for more information.