Corporate Social Responsibility

Issue Management: Solve a Potential Problem and Gain a Business Foothold

January 2nd, 2012 by

A combination of proactive risk management and brand positioning, issue management should be a key component of an organization’s communications strategy.

Chuck E. Cheese’s Tells the Kids to Lay Off the Heavy Machinery

December 14th, 2011 by

Because of an internal communications snafu, some of the popular restaurant chain’s franchises have been breaking child labor laws.

Taking a Swipe at Sweepstakes: Five Legal Issues You Must Know

December 13th, 2011 by

Davis & Gilbert LLP partner Allison Fitzpatrick offers compliance tips for companies launching sweepstakes on social networks.

Data Point: The Top Corporate Citizens And Their Presence on Facebook

December 12th, 2011 by

PR News has tracked 15 of the top 50 companies with the best corporate citizenship reputations to see how well they’re building their communities on Facebook.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.

CSR Soars in 2011; Look for Better Integration With Biz Units in 2012

December 12th, 2011 by

Corporate social responsibility experts weigh in on the highlights—and lowlights—of CSR in 2011, and reveal the hot trends to look for in 2012.

Case Study: We Hold This Truth… Innovation Effort Drives Fans in Person and Online to Declare on the Dotted Line

December 3rd, 2011 by

Leveraging the Fourth of July and the Constitution, the CEA created a declaration of its own. When the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies had already been at war

2011 PR People Awards – CSR Leader of the Year

November 30th, 2011 by

Goodwill Industries’ Kim Zimmer considers the launch of the Donate Movement her "PR touchdown."

2011 PR People Awards – CSR Leader of the Year

November 30th, 2011 by

Goodwill Industries’ Kim Zimmer considers the launch of the Donate Movement her "PR touchdown."

Holiday Jeer: Retailers Take Heat Over Black Friday Encroachment

November 14th, 2011 by

Retailers have been opening for business earlier and earlier on Black Friday—and now, some are even opening on Thanksgiving night. One Target employee’s online petition could lead to some consumer unrest.