Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

This week’s Roundup takes a look at Pride backlash, Diddy’s DEI battle and AI woes. 

In a wide-ranging roundtable discussion, PRNEWS asked Ben Finzel of The Change Agencies; Kevin Wong of The Trevor Project;  Ben Dorf, of The Ad Council; and Cathy Renna of National LGBTQ Task Force about the evolution of LGBTQ+-related comms, how organizations can best support their LGBTQ+ stakeholders and advice for brands looking to do better for these communities.

While some employees may bristle at formal DEI training and evaluations, it’s important to keep a sense of community in mind.

In today’s media-dominated world, representation plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions and fostering social understanding. A significant shift is taking place as the AAPI community and its allies strive to challenge these stereotypes and redefine the community.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Telly Wong, Chief Content Officer and SVP at IW Group to discuss innovative approaches to multicultural PR and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.

PRNEWS Live welcomed Catharine Montgomery, founder and CEO of The Better Together Agency. In honor of the 420 holiday, we discussed equity in the cannabis industry and how communication is helping get there.

Communicators (and consumers) expect more from brands in this day and age—especially when a brand or its representatives are attacked surrounding a move toward inclusion.

Using outdated and exclusionary language in contemporary communications negatively affects minority groups and adversely influences the public if it continues to be brushed aside. Our authors share steps the industry can take to challenge the status quo.

The public called out Spotify and Chief for DEI blunders and the SEC laid down the law for celebrity crypto influencers this week.

PRNEWS decided to bring awareness to clichés or phrases you may want to avoid or consider erasing from your vocabulary altogether.