Which workplace exchanges do you find to be most difficult? For most people, they’re centered on two things: Personnel and performance. Both of these things straddle the worlds of internal communications and HR, and both… Continued
Corporate Social Responsibility
Case Study: Toshiba Lends Helping Hand to the Nation’s Helpers
May 19th, 2014 by PRNEWSIn 2010 Toshiba America Business Solutions (TABS) created the Helping the Helpers Technology Makeover contest, which pitted nonprofits against one another to win a full-blown technology makeover.
Nurturing Reputation
May 12th, 2014 by PRNEWSCommunicators know that building a solid corporate reputation could take years—and vanish overnight if the company slips up. That’s why it’s so important for PR pros to play long ball.

Brands Watch #BringBackOurGirls From the Sidelines
May 8th, 2014 by Richard BrownellWhen is it a good idea for a brand to get involved in a human rights campaign? There’s no easy answer, but there is some guidance.
Is There a Game of Thrones Character on Your Team?
May 5th, 2014 by Diane SchwartzI am writing this blog post because I know you either watch Game of Thrones or have to listen to people who watch it. Not that I’m trying to game the system, but let’s face… Continued
Case Study: Concocting a ‘Sweet’ Community Relations Plan
May 5th, 2014 by PRNEWSDuring a one-year time frame, Nipro’s goal would be to build a strategic philanthropic plan that aligned the company’s giving with its business goals and objectives; this would allow for greater buy-in for community involvement efforts.
Powerade Drops Controversial Ingredient After Teenager’s Petition
May 5th, 2014 by Brian GreeneA representative for the Atlanta-based company confirmed Sunday that Powerade will no longer include brominated vegetable oil (BVO), which the Food and Drug Administration describes as a stabilizer for flavoring oils in fruit-flavored drinks.
10 Steps to Launching a Successful CSR Program
April 24th, 2014 byEmpowering your employees to be your CSR ambassadors will help them to develop a stronger attachment to your company while giving back to their communities and working to make your operations more sustainable.
14 Pieces of PR Advice to Read and Heed
April 21st, 2014 by Diane SchwartzDispensing advice is a centuries-old activity and it never gets old. When the PR News team decided to produce a Best PR Advice Book, it looked to the smartest people in the room to write… Continued
CVS’ Cigarette Announcement Advances CSR Through Communications
April 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellCVS Caremark’s recent decision to stop selling tobacco products is a great example of how brands can use communications to build awareness of their CSR efforts.