This week the focus is on communication – something that is vital to every aspect of our lives. 

And if you are working in marketing, PR, social media, or communications in the workplace, it is the very core of your profession.  Although there are the accepted rules of good communication that have stood the test of time, technology has disrupted, and in some cases completely upended, the process. 

Today’s special guest is Jeffrey Sharlach, Founder and Chairman of Jeffrey Group

On the WebMD Health Services’ “The HR Scoop” podcast, Ragan Communications CEO Diane Schwartz talks about the convergence of HR and communications.

Experts say that by 2025, 22% of the workforce will work remotely. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 47% of businesses say that remote work is here to stay. Similarly, workers report feeling 22% happier  and 30% more productive when they work from home. However, 47% also report experiencing burnout. As a society, we have witnessed a shift in the work/ life balance and longer hours, presenting new challenges for remote workers.

The last few years have been challenging for many workers, especially now that many have become remote workers. From pandemic concerns to family and childcare concerns to economic and of course workplace needs - employees sometimes struggle to feel connected with their team at work when they do not see them in a physical office every day. Regular standup meetings, usually short in duration, can help workers feel engaged with each other. They can feel valued when there is an open time and place for sharing informally about their day or their current needs. These brief meetings can also foster a sense of team spirit that can carry over into regular project work.

From the outside, working from home may seem ideal. But remote working comes with challenges that require a high level of adaptability.

Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed a crucial level ($20,000) on the 25th. Following this, the king of cryptos started today's session in the green. It seems that the bulls have finally decided to act. Indeed, there was a lot of volume accompanying this 5% bullish move. At the time of writing on the 27th, the price of the Bitcoin is now at the price of 20 867 US. Such a price has not be seen since the last spike of early September.

The 2022 Strategic Communications Conference gathered nearly 400 professionals at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington to network, brainstorm and learn from dozens of experts in internal and external communications.

The decision a customer makes to purchase a product or support a brand is based on a variety of factors. What many people find surprising is that color makes up between 62% and 90% of that decision. This is because colors have a large effect on the human brain and can completely alter the way a customer feels about a particular item. So how do different colors affect people's purchasing decisions, and how can business owners utilize them in their marketing strategies? 

Join Michael and former senior speechwriter for President Joe Biden as they discuss his fascinating new book, Undelivered: The Never-heard Speeches That Would Have Rewritten History. Undelivered presents some of the most notable, never delivered speeches from Richard Nixon’s refusal to resign to Hillary Clinton’s acceptance speech; from Dwight Eisenhower’s apology for the failure of the D-Day invasion to Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s apology for his role in World War II.

Today, PRSA-NY announced the 2022 State of Mental Health in Public Relations Report with Honan Strategy Group, a data-driven strategic research and communications firm, to understand how PRSA-NY members are coping with their mental health and determine resources to help working professionals in the industry.

Established in 1947, PRSA, the nation’s leading organization serving the communications community, is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout 2022. To mark this milestone event, PRSA is publishing “75 Years of Impact and Influence: People, Places & Moments in Public Relations History,” showcasing the history of the profession through the people and events that helped shape international discourse and transform the business world.

Bobby eagerly opens his Happy Meal box, tossing the chicken nuggets and fries aside to find the special toy tucked inside.  Kids have repeated that ritual for decades, but Bobby is 32.  While it’s nice that McDonald’s and other companies increasingly meet the need for nostalgia and help grown-ups relive childhood highlights, is selling sentimentalism a good adult-use of time and resources?

All communicators have been there before: Having to write a quote that sounds intelligent, insightful and impressive. Oh, and make it personalized. Memorable, too. And quick!

The local search landscape has changed a lot. You no longer need to have the biggest ad budget to get to the top of search results. In fact, these days, many tools exist to let local, small businesses out-compete big businesses.

The job market isn’t the same as it was before the world changed a few years ago. Beyond upending the job market and how people work, the pandemic also leveled the playing field for requirements for certain jobs.

Join Michael in his discussion with Cody Keenan as they discuss his book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.  The book recounts the most remarkable eulogy delivered by President Obama in Charleston, South Carolina after the hate crime murders of Reverend Pickney and eight parishioners in the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Improving women’s experience in the workplace and creating safe, supportive environments for female employees is an important element of Diversity and Inclusion. When executed purposefully, it leads to positive outcomes for all.