[Editor’s Note: We spoke with Crystal Cooper Mathis, director of marketing and communications, SignatureFD, and Toni Harrison, CEO of Etched Communication, about launching DE&I communication in the midst
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Brands Urged to Make lnternal Changes That Support and Empower DE&I to Succeed
August 4th, 2020 by PRNEWS
Hearst, ‘Ellen Show’ Crises Highlight Need to Align Brand with Reality
August 4th, 2020 by Katie PaineBoth The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Hearst publications were caught flatfooted after allegations appeared in the media that their brands’ values failed to equate with reality. In her regular Image Patrol feature, Katie Paine analyzes the slow response to each PR crisis and provides tips for how brands should handle such issues.
How to Employ Influencer Marketing During the Pandemic
July 1st, 2020 by Allison Fitzpatrick and Paavana KumarIs this pandemic moment the right time to initiate an influencer campaign? Influencer marketing certainly has pain points, yet this might be an ideal time, argue Allison Fitzpatrick and Paavana Kumar of Davis & Gilbert LLP. Here are their content and regulatory tips to bolster influencer success.
Invention-First PR Earns a New Spot at the Table
July 1st, 2020 by Adam RitchieThe traditional route for PR pros is to help a brand bolster awareness and sales. A different tactics urges PR to work with brands to invent vehicles that will raise awareness and boost revenue. Adam Ritchie explains how Invention-First PR works and why it’s so much fun.
Don’t Believe Your Eyes: Deepfakes Could Haunt PR Soon
July 1st, 2020 by Sophie MaerowitzDeepfakes, or Artificial Intelligence-generated synthetic videos, have been on the crisis communications periphery since 2017. Here’s what you and those you represent need to know about them.
Using Measurement to See Whether Brands Walked the Talk on #BLM
July 1st, 2020 by Mark WeinerIn August 2019, Business Roundtable released a statement on the purpose of a corporation (see PRNEWS, September, 2019). More than 180 CEOs, some from America’s largest firms, committed their companies to
New FleishmanHillard Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer: We Need Substantive Change
July 1st, 2020 by PRNewsAs part of our series of interviews with senior PR pros in new positions, we spoke recently with Emily Graham, FleishmanHillard’s first chief diversity & inclusion officer. During her 15-year career, Graham says she’s seen no evidence that PR has made strides toward diversity. Actions not words are needed now, she says.
Navigating Media Relations in the New Normal is Similar to Pre-Virus Times
July 1st, 2020 by Nicole SchumanDeveloping relationships with content creators remains a top priority for media relations pros. The pandemic has forced adjustments in this area, but the fundamentals of media relations remain stable.
Value and PR Must be Linked to Maintain Business Strength During COVID-19
July 1st, 2020 by Erik ZijdemansFaced with a long-term crisis, a media landscape that transformed priorities seemingly overnight and budgets of many businesses frozen, PR pros need to adapt. Here are some strategies to use.
Public Service Announcements Rally America to Fight the Coronavirus
July 1st, 2020 by PRNewsIn March, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, many communicators realized that they faced a problem that required an immediate PR response. How could the government quickly educate the public about ways to fight the novel coronavirus? Television broadcasters helped provide an answer.