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• The Scoop: The vast implications of the killing of United Healthcare’s CEO

  06-12-2024 15:59
  
  Plus: Billionaire newspaper owners flex their muscles; Twitch sees advertiser exodus.The killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson is sending shockwaves through America in a variety of ways.
  Perhaps most noticeable to the average American is the rage his death has unleashed at the health insurance system.
  A Facebook post from United Healthcare announcing Thompson’s death received more than 62,000 reactions. But 57,000 of them were the laughing emoji, presumably expressing glee, CNN r
  
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• Hasbro CCO Roberta Thomson on how comms pros shape the game and protect reputation

  06-12-2024 12:00
  
  Roberta Thomson of Hasbro shares her most unexpected lesson in comms.From her time singing in a rock band to making her mark in the world of communications, Roberta Thomson, executive vice president and chief communications officer of Hasbro, Inc., learned the power of storytelling and the flexibility it takes to succeed. 
  “I think just the ability to say yes and be flexible can be very powerful,” Thomson told Ragan. “And if you have too much of a rigid viewpoint about wha
  
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• 15 ways PR pros can unwind and recharge during the holidays

  06-12-2024 11:49
  
  It’s a diffcult time of year in a stressful industry. 
  Lindsey Bradshaw is founder of PRos Against Su*cide, and a freelance PR consultant.
  The stats on mental health in the PR industry are staggering. But where are the resources for PR pros seeking mental health support?90% of PR professionals reported experiencing mental health challenges.
  67% identified overwhelming workloads as a key stressor.
  61% felt guilty taking time off for mental health reasons, while 40% never disclosed thei
  
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