We reflect on recent brand announcements from Aunt Jemima & Uncle Ben’s in light of widespread protests against racism and calls for change across the USA.

We spitball—with face masks, of course—some creative ideas for take working from home to the next level now that it could be the forever future for many employees.

We zoom in on the different ways brands have incorporated social distancing and quarantine life into their advertising.

We isolate some of the brands and products rising up to make life a little easier during this strange stretch living in lockdown.

We pull down our protective masks to spread a few thoughts on how brands are responding to the coronavirus and the massive impact COVID-19 is having on marketing and events.

We sound off on the current state of old-school social media and loop our thoughts on a pair of modern social apps looking to make some noise.