Cutting back on DEI budgets will not provide significant cost savings during economic uncertainty. For most companies, DEI budgets pale in comparison to other departments. Instead, our author provides other cost-savings measures.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Amid Economic Uncertainty, Brands Must Keep DEI Budgets Top of Mind
March 8th, 2023 by Jennifer Risi
With New Chair, PRSA Continues Focus on Ethics, DEI
March 7th, 2023 by PRNEWSIn this Q&A, we asked Michelle Egan, PRSA’s new chair, about member concerns around chatGPT, the priority PRSA places on ethics, and the steps PRSA has taken to diversify its membership and the industry.
Book Bans Threaten Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Progress
March 7th, 2023 by Angela HayesThe very idea of book bans is counterintuitive to the PR profession, our author writes.
Building Diversity Pipelines takes Buy-In, Training and Constant Reassessment
March 2nd, 2023 by Erika BradburyThere is still significant work to be done to build diverse pipelines. Here’s what the industry can do to move forward.
[VIDEO] PRNEWS Live Welcomes Dove to Discuss the #BlackHairIsProfessional Campaign
February 28th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanPRNEWS Live discussed Dove’s latest impactful campaign and partnership with LinkedIn, which supports The CROWN Act. Dove’s work bridges public policy and purpose-driven communication.
Female Agency Founders Encourage DEI Narrative
February 28th, 2023 by Erika BradburyAhead of Women’s History Month, we asked female communicators, during a virtual roundtable, about advancing in their PR careers, founding their own agencies and how the last few years of more flexible work have shifted the paradigm.
How Communicating Gender Equality Impacts Women in PR
February 23rd, 2023 by PRNEWSPRNEWS spoke with Molly Levinson about advice she gives to both students ready to enter the PR workforce and those looking to advance in their careers. She also shares lessons she learned in her previous roles as an Emmy award-winning producer.
Owning Up to DEI Failures
February 15th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanMaking empty DEI promises is, simply, no longer an option. The public will find you out if you’re insincere. How should organizations respond?
Reader Response: Ethical Guidelines Cover Use of Imagery
February 8th, 2023 by Mark McClennanA reader argues PR’s ethics codes cover use of imagery. Companies using stock art unethically–making the company or its products appear to be something they’re not–will enjoy short-term gains only, he writes.
An Ethical Conundrum: Should Companies Post Diverse Imagery if They’re Not Diverse?
February 6th, 2023 by Seth ArensteinIt’s hard to believe but there are few ethics governing imagery in communication. Some companies are taking advantage of this in the DEI space.