When a brand or organization takes a stand on a societal issue (and puts its money where its mouth is), PR managers are responsible to drive the program.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Starbucks Smartens Up Its Image with Free Online Education for Employees
June 16th, 2014 byAs the first major company to offer a program of this size and scale without major stipulations, Starbucks has positioned itself as a progressive advocate of higher education, a fortunate if not intentioned side effect of the new initiative.
Ethics as Part of the PR Decision-Making Process
June 2nd, 2014 by Emmanuel TchividjianIt is critical that PR professionals talk more about ethics in order to be effective in trying to implement its values and make it a more integral part of communications.
Business Conversations That Make Me Lose Sleep
May 30th, 2014 by Tony SilberWhich 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
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.