Corporate Social Responsibility

2011 CSR Awards: Employee Volunteer Program

March 8th, 2011 by

Discovery Communications transformed its 25th anniversary celebration into a day of global employee volunteerism, with thousands of employees participating in volunteer projects all over the globe.

2011 CSR Awards: Employee Relations

March 8th, 2011 by

Winner: EMD Serono, Inc. – Making a Difference in Society To make community-based volunteerism accessible to all employees and to integrate community relations into the corporate culture, the communications team at EMD Serono launched the Making… Continued

Three Green Building Blocks: C-Suite Buy-In, Training, Employee Enthusiasm

March 7th, 2011 by

As consensus-building experts, communications pros are uniquely qualified to help their organizations get started with sustainability programs.

PR News Honors Winners of Legal PR Awards

March 7th, 2011 by

Spanning digital PR, media relations, community relations and more, here are seven of the best legal PR initiatives from last year, feted at this year’s CSR Awards/Legal PR Awards luncheon in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Companies Missing Opportunities to Build Loyalty With Latinos

February 28th, 2011 by

More than 66% of Latinos in the U.S. would be more inclined to buy products and services from companies that demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to their communities.

More Than Two-Thirds of Businesses Plan to Increase Sustainability Commitment

February 22nd, 2011 by

According to MIT Sloan Management Review and The Boston Consulting Group, 70% of sustainability "embracers" say their organizations have a competitive edge on their rivals.

How to Create On-Point CSR Reports That Pop

February 14th, 2011 by

Reporting your organization’s CSR efforts has become an essential part of its "story." Here are six strategic and tactical pitfalls to look out for when planning and executing a CSR report.

A Single Voice: Accelerating the Evolution from Employee to Brand Ambassador

February 14th, 2011 by

Without the advantages of a broad consumer base, B2B companies must look to their own employees to help get core messages out. Four communications execs from top B2Bs tell how they align internal comms with brand messaging.

Strategic Partnerships: Philanthropy’s New Normal

February 7th, 2011 by

Corporate giving is not about just cutting a check anymore, it’s about having clear expectations of the mutual benefits for both fund provider and recipient.

PR News Shout-Out: Natalie Harper and Donovan Creative

January 31st, 2011 by

A new PR News feature recognizes recent great work done by individuals and/or teams. First up: An Edmonton agency "huddles up" for successful cause campaign.