In our August 2020 episode, we discuss:Instagram Reels (3:00)Cision’s State of the Press Release (5:50)Employee perspectives on COVID-19 (9:05)Spotlight: Country Time's bailout relief fund (13:25)Our "hills to die on" (15:10)The benefits of mixternal collaboration (28:55)How to brag better (35:45)QUICK NEWS & QUICK TAKESFacebook launches its new TikTok clone, Instagram ReelsLet’s be Reels! Can Instagram’s newest feature take on TikTok?We tested Instagram Reels, the TikTok clone. What a dud.Cision’s State of the Press ReleaseEmployee perspectives vary on COVID-19 as companies chart the next normalSPONSOR EVENTCareer Coffee: Creating and Energizing a Personal Advocacy NetworkSPOTLIGHTCountry Time launches littlest bailout relief fund for kids’ lemonade standsTALKING POINTSHot takes wanted: What's a marketing/advertising hill you're willing to die on?11 benefits of mixternal collaboration“Brag Better” by Meredith FinemanBrag Better: Master the art of fearless self-promotion.Brag Better x INGO: How to brag better from home and onlineMORE INFORMATIONTheTalkingPointsPodcast.comApple Podcasts pageSpotify pageSubscribe to Arik's weekly emailSPONSORS   BrandpointMinnesota PRSALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices