Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Measuring the Impact of Purpose

September 26th, 2023 by

In today’s PR industry, many are looking to simply define exactly what the impact of purpose means. 

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The Importance of Leaning into Cultural Consultants Year-Round

September 21st, 2023 by

Stephen Chavez, president of ChavezPR and PRSA Los Angeles, recently took the helm of nonprofit advocacy organization Latino Equality Alliance (LEA). PRNEWS spoke with him at the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month about coalition building, the Alliance’s biggest communications priorities and advice for communicators looking to reach the Hispanic market.

Sara Garibaldi, president of BODEN, talks about Hispanic Heritage Month and the impact on PR industry on PRNEWS Live on LinkedIn

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Live Discusses Impact and Authenticity During Hispanic Heritage Month

September 19th, 2023 by

PRNEWS Live discussed the impacts Hispanic culture has had on the PR industry, and how to create more inclusive, authentic campaigns, focusing on Hispanic culture. 

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More than a Heritage Month: Driving Success through Bilingual Communications

September 14th, 2023 by

America is built on diversity; so too should our approach to bilingual communications. Spanish language communications in public affairs is not just about words– it is about bridging cultures and embracing the potential for exponentially greater impact.

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Data Roundup: Influencers, Diversity are Essential; PR Ethics Needs a Closer Look

August 31st, 2023 by

Sprout Social takes a look at the influence of influencer marketing; the Institute of Business Ethics examines ethics codes at 24 PR associations; and a recent Harris Poll, in partnership with the Black Economic Alliance, take a look at attitudes relating to diversity in corporate America.

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Sustaining Diversity Through Effective Retention Programs

August 2nd, 2023 by

Create a culture of belonging, offer professional development, provide equitable compensation, and build inclusive teams to sustain a diverse retention programs and drive positive change in communications.

How the Special Olympics Creates Awareness for ID, Unified Schools

July 26th, 2023 by

The local organizing committee for the next national USA Special Olympics, held in Minneapolis in 2026, chose local agency Haberman to lead public relations around the games. PRNEWS spoke with agency co-founder Fred Haberman about his plans.

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Why Inclusion Should Be Top of Mind for Comms Pros Today

July 25th, 2023 by

Though some progress has been made in the way brands incorporate DEI, our author outlines three actions that remain crucial today in driving real inclusion.

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Top Tips: Evaluating Social Media Platforms (Like Threads) for Accessibility

July 20th, 2023 by

One of the biggest issues with the Threads platform is its failure to prioritize accessibility and provide all users with a seamless experience. 

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Why Companies Must Foster Inclusion for People with Disabilities

July 18th, 2023 by

Results from a recent IPR study indicate much-needed areas of improvement for addressing disabilities in the workforce.