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.

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Announcements

Jul 1, 2020

Mary Callahan Erdoes on the Post-Covid Global Economy

Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO of JPMorgan Chase Asset & Wealth Management, on the outlook for business and investment during COVID-19 and beyond.

Coverage, Covid-19

Jun 24, 2020

Help Your Employees Manage Their Reentry Anxiety

Corporate workforce reentry planning includes more than just physical well-being. United Minds EVPs Sarah Clayton and Anthea Hoyle share five things employers can do to do reduce employee reentry anxiety.

Published by Harvard Business Review

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

More Insights & POVs

Coverage, Covid-19

Jun 26, 2020

Covid-19 Creative Showcase – June 26, 2020

This week’s global showcase includes Bud Light’s Certified Fresh.

Published by PRovoke

Coverage, Covid-19

Jun 12, 2020

How Agencies Are Helping Clients Navigate Re-Entry

“Re-entry will be one of the biggest change management moments we’ve ever experienced.” – United Minds EVP Anthea Hoyle

Published by PRWeek

Covid-19

May 19, 2020

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

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?

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.

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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

Jul 2, 2020

North America Update: July 2

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

Newsletters

Jun 29, 2020

North America Update: June 29

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

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Jun 25, 2020

North America Update: June 25

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

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Jun 25, 2020

Asia Pacific Update: June 25

In today’s edition, our recovery spotlight looks at how the pandemic is transforming Asia Pacific supply chains, how an automotive […]

Newsletters

Jun 22, 2020

North America Update: June 22

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

Newsletters

Jun 18, 2020

North America Update: June 18

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

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Contacts

Micho Spring
Global
mspring@webershandwick.com

Pam Jenkins
Global
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Peter Duda
Global
pduda@webershandwick.com

Peter Carson
The Americas
pcarson@powelltate.com

Anna Shatilova
APAC
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Greg Prager
EMEA
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