Winner: APCO Worldwide – IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees: the One Night without Lights Social Media Challenge In 2013, more than 2 million people became refugees – a near twenty-year record. The refugee camps these… Continued
Corporate Social Responsibility
‘People’s Climate March’ Puts Pressure on Sustainability Communicators
September 22nd, 2014 byThe sheer size of Sunday’s climate change march in New York should give communicators in charge of CSR and sustainability efforts for their brand or organization pause.
‘Meet the Team,’ Ferguson and PR’s Diversity Problem
September 2nd, 2014 by Diane SchwartzTake a look at your “Meet the Team” and “About Us” pages on your web site. Do these pages reflect a multifaceted workforce? Do the photos of your team and their bios underscore an understanding… Continued
The Ice Bucket Challenge: PR Takeaways From a Sensation
August 25th, 2014 by PRNEWSNearly a month after it started, the Ice Bucket Challenge continues to be all the rage. A nationwide phenomenon, the challenge offers PR pros key lessons on how to leverage support for cause-related marketing and harness the overall message.
PR News Announces 2014 Platinum PR Awards Finalists
August 14th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinWinners and honorable mentions in more than 40 categories—ranging from cause-related marketing and community relations to product launch, social media campaign and viral campaign—will be celebrated at a Sept. 16 luncheon event at New York’s Grand Hyatt.
7 Quotes from Robin Williams, for Communicators
August 12th, 2014 by Matthew SchwartzRobin Williams, who died Monday of an apparent suicide, leaves an incredible legacy and a good deal of inspiration for communicators.
Ice-Water Dunkings on Facebook Raise Awareness for ALS, But Also a Chilly Backlash
August 11th, 2014 byIn what’s known as the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” participants get doused with buckets of ice water and then nominate others to receive the icy treatment and keep the cycle going—all in an effort to raise awareness for ALS.
Case Study: CITGO Kindle Program Helps Kids Turn the Page
August 11th, 2014 by PRNEWSTo encourage students to stay in school, CITGO Petroleum partnered with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to launch the “Kindling Young Minds” program across six Houston high schools spanning three independent school districts (ISDs).
Good Morning America’s Ginger Zee Announces 2014 Platinum PR Awards Finalists
August 7th, 2014 by Steve GoldsteinGinger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” reveals the finalists of PR News’ Platinum PR Awards. Zee will emcee the awards luncheon on Sept. 16.
4 Tips for Telling Your CSR Story Without Bragging Too Much
July 30th, 2014 byThe line between self-effacement and self-promotion on social media is razor thin, and consumers will ignore companies that they think are using it just to toot their own horns.