Late last year Yves Saint Laurent Beauty launched an ambitious, multi-pronged effort, Abuse is Not Love, around IPV. The program aims to educate audiences, including YSL employees, help advocacy groups get out their messages and fund academic research to bolster thought leadership around prevention and youth awareness.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Chobani’s First Corporate Affairs Chief Sees a Reckoning on CSR Issues in 2021
February 2nd, 2021 by Seth ArensteinIn light of the Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol and the social, racial and economic unrest of 2020, we asked Cristina Alesci, Chobani’s first chief corporate affairs officer, how CEOs are thinking about promises many companies made last year, as well as what a veteran journalist brings to a corporate setting.
Upholding Democracy: Brands Must Define Their Purpose as Government Allies in 2021
February 2nd, 2021 by Aaron PickeringMany agencies and practitioners already have attempted to predict what corporate responsibility and purpose look like for brands in 2021, but the time for pontification is over.
Now, we must be unapologetic in our expectation for companies to step in when governments fall short. This tenant of corporate responsibility was brought to the forefront with Twitter and Facebook announcing they’d banned former president Trump–permanently and indefinitely, respectively–from their platforms.
Pizza Chain Bakes Itself into a Corner with Political Statement
January 6th, 2021 by Seth ArensteinPizza Inn took a stand on the 2020 presidential election, stating that it’s unsure if the contest was legitimate. It’s a stance that a significant portion of the public disputes, in addition to several dozen court cases that upheld the election. Why would a brand intentionally alienate potential customers?
Why Your CSR Programs Require Authentic Storytelling
January 6th, 2021 by Jennifer MorrisFinding ways to authentically share news of your CSR programs with key audiences can be a challenge. It’s not as simple as just telling people what you’re doing. Communicators need to personalize their brand’s CSR activities to key audiences and explain why they matter.
Foundations of Fundraising: PR’s Relationship with Philanthropy
December 1st, 2020 by Jenny FrenkelPhilanthropy always played a significant role within PR—and vice versa. A public figure or corporation wants the right PR campaign for a favorable image through philanthropy. Nonprofits need campaigns and influencers to raise awareness.
What California’s Expanded Privacy Law Means for Communicators
December 1st, 2020 by Stephen PayneJust when you thought you understood the complexities of the relatively new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), on Election Day 2020, voters in the Golden State decided to take CCPA even further. By a wide margin (56-44 percent), they approved the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Think of this new package as CCPA 2.0. There is a lot to unpack in this new law and how it might influence communicators and their clients doing business in California.
Disney Disclaimers Provide Responsible Context for Viewers
October 19th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanIn these turbulent times it’s important for brands to acknowledge their mistakes. It’s even more important for brands to audit their mission, policies and content to see if they meet modern-day culture and standards. Disney took this to heart as racial and social justice issues bubbled up to the surface during the past few years. Evaluating its content, Disney has placed warnings on some shows and films in an effort to head off potential issues with audiences.
Winners of PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards Announced
October 15th, 2020 by PRNEWSCommunicators gathered virtually Thursday to celebrate the honorees for the PRNEWS CSR & Nonprofit Awards program, sponsored by 3BL Media. “In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, corporate social responsibility has never… Continued
Brands Urged to Approach Breast Cancer Awareness Month Honestly
October 12th, 2020 by Erika BradburyAwareness months seem like a win-win for brands and organizations. And they can be, assuming they are undertaken with honest intentions. One of the areas that grass-roots group Breast Cancer Action fights is brands and public officials highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the wrong reasons.