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It's a tough year for holiday spirit. At Grisko, we're appreciating the smaller joys—seeing our neighbors’ festive lights, discovering the next hot show to binge, supporting our favorite small businesses & safely connecting w/friends & family. Sending virtual cheers.

After a year that will fundamentally change how we all think, designers are retooling their strategies for 2021. Read why the Eurocentric designs of the past are likely to stay there as we strive for a more equitable future: bit.ly/377tXYE

. @SouthSideWeekly shares the story of how Black artists on Chicago’s South and West Sides remained resilient as the pandemic illuminated the historic disparities in their communities: bit.ly/3mb0vpd

. @HydeParkHerald talks to local residents about the accessibility updates to the 43rd Street pedestrian bridge — shining a light on the importance of accessible design: bit.ly/3a23DB3

Two words may be standing in the way of your next earned media placement. Here’s what to add in your pitch: bit.ly/2LtT2F7

Are journalists leaving social media? Follow the link to find out where they’re going: n.pr/3gxeCUy

Transit agencies across the country are using a tried and true communications tool to assess the effect of the pandemic on the future of transportation: bit.ly/3oFXTRG

A new Pew Research study dives into Americans' knowledge of evolving forms of news coverage and finds a lack of familiarity. For media relations pros, the study also reveals how to better understand and measure news consumption: pewrsr.ch/3ncHV0X

Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a massive Twitch live stream to connect with voters. The key takeaway: She met her target audience where they were & used the platform to build credibility: bit.ly/37YoUZZ

Fellow @IPREX_Global partners from @VehrComm and @DesautelHege share how strategic communications and clear messaging will be the driving force behind vaccinations: bit.ly/3gzrEkk

Screen time is swelling in the U.S. and not just because of the pandemic. Take a look at how video has evolved in the modern era and how the next wave of popularity will be video-first products: bit.ly/3qT5BtR

. @Metroplanners shares key lessons learned from other states’ citywide planning as Chicago embarks on it’s own plan — the first since 1966: bit.ly/3qSYKAD

Pantone announces two colors of the year for 2021 — and we’re hopeful the metaphor will play out: nyti.ms/2LhjSjo

Most of us have drastically changed the way we get around, even how we view streets in 2020. One reporter shares his case for using the pandemic to evaluate how we can move better in cities: bit.ly/39H884a

Whether you like it or not, emojis prove to be a powerful form of communications in the workplace — especially as we work virtually: bit.ly/3myYZhv

Tis’ the season to work with influencers. Read how & why brands are tapping social personalities to spread cheer this year: bit.ly/3lziHIF

From the gender pay gap to racial equality, will President-elect Biden’s all-female communications team mark larger changes in our industry? bit.ly/3qoqMU5

Tailored messaging and effective outreach will be key in the Georgia runoff elections as groups, money and more flood the state: nyti.ms/36Bcp6X

With most in-person performances cancelled in 2020, stars of Broadway successfully scrolled over to another platform: bit.ly/2VG3yup

In Google’s latest move to revive its news sharing platform, it’s breaking through some paywalls: tcrn.ch/3qrvKQc