Communicating Amidst Covid-19

Responding in a Pandemic

As organizations across sectors navigate the unprecedented business and communications challenges of the novel coronavirus, we are committed to partnering with our clients from the outbreak stage through recovery. Through our COVID-19 Task Force, we offer support and counsel on communicating through the crisis. We are currently compiling key insights and best practices sourced from a global, cross-function team of experts advising clients on a range of COVID-19 issues – from communications strategy and crisis preparedness to employee safety.

Latest News

Coverage, Covid-19

May 20, 2020

Road to Recovery: How to Navigate the New Marketing Landscape

This report explores the opportunities and challenges facing the global marketing industry, with a focus on specialty practices across public relations, digital, social, sponsorships, brand, influencer, analytics and experiential.

Published by CMG

Covid-19

May 18, 2020

COVID-19 is igniting the next big creative movement

Historically, we can track significant agitations in history by Art Movements. The Renaissance was born from increased interactions between different cultures. Cubism was inspired by the Russian Revolution. And Modernism, by the growth of cities and the atrocities of WWI. So, what can we expect from a new Creativity Movement post-COVID?

Announcements

May 6, 2020

A Conversation on Leadership with General Joseph L. Votel, USA (Ret.)

General Joseph L. Votel, USA (Ret.), former Commander of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, and current president and CEO of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), discusses lessons for leaders during periods of extreme uncertainty.

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Covid-19

May 19, 2020

Will big data achieve a higher purpose in a post-pandemic world?

Covid-19, Insight

May 8, 2020

Employee Perceptions on Returning to Work

A recent KRC Research poll of American employees and consumers explores perceptions around the corporate response to COVID-19, as well as implications for the workplace as companies navigate the re-entry phase. The results suggest effective, consistent communications, an emphasis on employee safety and a commitment to corporate values will all play a key role in navigating the recovery phase.

Announcements, Covid-19

Apr 23, 2020

Early Lessons of COVID-19: A Conversation with Ambassador Mark Green

Ambassador Mark Green, former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and current executive director of the McCain Institute, speaks with Michelle Giuda, executive vice president of Geopolitical Strategy & Risk at Weber Shandwick, about the early lessons of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Covid-19, Insight

Apr 23, 2020

So Wired, We Can’t See

With a majority of daily life spent online, upping Media IQ isn’t just helpful— it’s essential.

Covid-19

Apr 20, 2020

Preparing for Workforce Reintroduction in the Era of COVID-19

Two things are clear. We will not return to the workplace as it was pre-COVID. And now, with an abundance of patience and compassion, is the time to prepare.

Coverage, Covid-19

Apr 16, 2020

Navigating change in uncertain times

In times of uncertainty, the relationship between employees and their employers is especially critical. As the focus shifts from crisis management to organizational transformation, our United Minds team shares how organizations can take steps now to shape their future.

Published by United Minds

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COVID-19 Update

Our global Public Affairs and Corporate practices publish a newsletter focused on the evolving news and narrative around COVID-19 on a global level. With regional insights, media perspectives, important events and brand and business responses, this newsletter provides a topline view of the crisis, response and recovery twice a week.

Asia Pacific COVID-19 News Roundup

Our APAC team's newsletter provides the most relevant and practical insights to help organizations and professionals navigate the unfolding pandemic. This newsletter delivers weekly perspectives and insights on how economies, governments, brands, and individuals are working towards recovery.

Newsletters: Archive

Newsletters

Jun 4, 2020

North America Update: June 4

Read the latest update from our North America team regarding the day’s developments.

Newsletters

Jun 1, 2020

North America Update: June 1

Read the latest update from our North America team regarding the day’s developments.

Newsletters

May 29, 2020

North America Update: May 28

Read the latest update from our North America team regarding the day’s developments.

Newsletters

May 29, 2020

Asia Pacific Update: May 29

As of today, Weber Shandwick’s COVID-19 Asia Pacific News Roundup has delivered over 60 issues across three months. In that […]

Newsletters

May 26, 2020

North America Update: May 26

Read the latest update from our North America team regarding the day’s developments.

Newsletters

May 26, 2020

Asia Pacific Update: May 26

In today’s edition, key developments relate to a shift in COVID-19 geography. As case numbers continue to climb in the US, Brazil, […]

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Contacts

Micho Spring
Global
mspring@webershandwick.com

Pam Jenkins
Global
pjenkins@webershandwick.com

Peter Duda
Global
pduda@webershandwick.com

Peter Carson
The Americas
pcarson@powelltate.com

Anna Shatilova
APAC
enquiryapac@webershandwick.com

Greg Prager
EMEA
gprager@webershandwick.com