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A thorough roundup of resources to expand your creative arsenal, bolste= r your skillset and make your job easier.=C2=A0 [3D""](3D"5=) TODAY’S HEADLINES – 06.08.2021 [3D""](3D") • = n> = [TOOLS TECHNOLOGY =](3D"=) = [Top tools and tech for communicat= ors to try](3D"=) A thorough roundup of resources to = expand your creative arsenal, bolster your skillset and make your job easie= r.=C2=A0 --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [RAGAN AWARDS =](3D"=) = [Don't miss next Friday's PR Daily= Awards entry deadline](3D"=) Enter your communications campaigns= , events (live or virtual), publications, people and teams by Friday, June = 18. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY=](3D"=) = [How=E2=80=94and why=E2=80=94truth= is at the center of purpose-driven communication =](3D"=) Omnicom=E2=80=99s John O=E2=80=99Br= ien and David Gallagher share the insights behind their new book =E2=80=9CT= ruth Be Told=E2=80=9D in the keynote for AMEC=E2=80=99s 2021 Summit. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D=) =20 --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = [PODCASTS =](3D"=) = [Podcast secrets: 5 tips for devel= oping a loyal following](3D"=) Building your audience with your audio platform requires deep knowledge of = target demographics and a generous helping of patience. --------------------------------------------------------------- [=3D""](3D") • = n> = [REMOTE CULTURE =](3D"=) = [Report: How to streamline your on= line onboarding efforts](3D"=) New data from Paychex sheds light o= n how best to welcome new workers into your midst during this turbulent era= of workplace transformation and increased employee expectations. = --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [WELLNESS =](3D"=) = [Naomi Osaka=E2=80=99s statement o= n depression and anxiety shines spotlight on mental-health challenges in th= e workplace](3D"=) As organizations struggle to balanc= e business imperatives with their people=E2=80=99s mental health, a declara= tion by one of the world=E2=80=99s most famous athletes pushes the conversa= tion forward. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [WELLNESS =](3D"=) = [How to build an employee-first, w= ellness-fueled work environment](3D"=) Ergotron=E2=80=99s CEO shares guida= nce on creating a flexible, health-minded workplace suited to your employee= s=E2=80=99 needs. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D=) =20 --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = [PRIVACY =](3D"=) = [How to adapt strategies to the la= test data privacy trends](3D"=) With 96% of Apple users opting to n= ot share data with marketers and ad delivery algorithms, the PR and marketi= ng world is facing big changes. --------------------------------------------------------------- 3D" • = n> = [THE WEEK IN COMMS =](3D"=) = [Free booze for shots, the beefies= t cyberattack ever, and more](3D"=) Get a refresher on vaccine-incentive guidance, and grab your weekly= dose of messaging inspiration. = --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION =](3D"=) = [One year after George Floyd=E2=80= =99s murder, has our industry changed? =](3D"=) Finn Partners=E2=80=99 Ronald Rober= ts assesses what progress we've made and where pressure must be applied in = the ongoing struggle for equality and the end of systemic racism. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D") • = n> = [HALL OF FAME =](3D"=) = [Michelle Delery shares secrets fo= r staying curious and engaged in a comms career =](3D"=) The leader with Entergy has many su= ccesses to draw from and opens up about how her mindset prepares her for su= ccess in a demanding, yet rewarding field. --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D""](3D=) =20 --------------------------------------------------------------- [3D=](3D") • = [WRITING EDITING =](3D"=) = [15 ways to build and sustain dail= y writing momentum](3D"=) Put your daily commitments to paper= , set small, achievable goals, and don't freak out about a messy first draf= t. --------------------------------------------------------------- =20 =20 =20 =20 [PR DAILY =](3D") [The Daily Scoop =](3D") Here are the top stories from the PR and ma= rketing worlds. Plus, check out our Op-Eds, case studies and practical guid= es from around the industry on the latest best practices in external commun= ications, social media engagement and crisis communications. = --------------------------------------------------------------- =20 Follow us: 3D" [3D""]