Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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Building Diversity Pipelines takes Buy-In, Training and Constant Reassessment

March 2nd, 2023 by

There 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

PRNEWS 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.

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Female Agency Founders Encourage DEI Narrative

February 28th, 2023 by

Ahead 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.

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How Communicating Gender Equality Impacts Women in PR

February 23rd, 2023 by

PRNEWS 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.

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Owning Up to DEI Failures

February 15th, 2023 by

Making 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

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.

An Ethical Conundrum: Should Companies Post Diverse Imagery if They’re Not Diverse?

February 6th, 2023 by

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.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Celebrates Black History Month with a Discussion of DEI

February 3rd, 2023 by

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

Recession and Covid Fears Linger, Yet PR Can Thrive in 2023

January 30th, 2023 by

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.

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Years after George Floyd, Diversity Lacks Rigorous Standards and Accountability

January 24th, 2023 by

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.