Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A 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.

It’s hard to believe but there are few ethics governing imagery in communication. Some companies are taking advantage of this in the DEI space.

PRNEWS Live celebrates Black History Month 2023 with a discussion about DEI in PR and business with guests Dwayna Haley and Neil Foote.

We are in uncertain times as recession loom, as does Covid, yet demand for thoughtful communication is rising. Our author is optimistic. Now’s the time for providing expertise on DEI and expanding capabilities of your business and employees, she argues.

For Black History Month, we asked PR pros about DEI years since George Floyd’s murder. Some companies still see DEI as a nice-to-have instead of as a vital part of the business, they said.

We asked Tristen Norman, head of creative insights, Americas at Getty Images, to discuss how consumer insights inform brands’ visual focus. In addition, we discussed the role that visual communication has on challenging stereotypes and the importance of visual representation in stories.

Overall, the mood of our PR prognosticators is upbeat as they anticipate PR continuing its recent ascension into 2023.

PRNEWS and Candace Hamana, principal, Badger PR, and founder, Indigenous People’s Public Relations Association, discussed Native American representation in communications.

The International Day for Tolerance emphasizes tolerating differences is not enough. Change requires intentional shifts. Here’s how to begin.

A prompt response is a hallmark of crisis communication. The NBA and the Brooklyn Nets waffled on their initial responses to Kyrie Irving’s antisemitic posting. Have they run out of time to act?