Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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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.

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Making Your Professional Events More Inclusive and Accessible

June 27th, 2023 by

Our contributor offers tips for providing accessible experiences for professional settings.

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Internal Best Practices To Recognize Juneteenth

June 16th, 2023 by

As brands and companies recognize Juneteenth, it’s important to remember that supporting Black employees authentically and respectfully requires meaningful planning, understanding and action. Here are some internal strategies that your organization can use.

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Communications Dos and Don’ts for Acknowledging Juneteenth

June 15th, 2023 by

By following these communication dos and don’ts, you can help to ensure that Juneteenth is a meaningful and respectful celebration for everyone.

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How and Why Your Organization Should Continue to Celebrate Pride When the LGBTQIA+ Community is Under Attack

June 14th, 2023 by

Against a backdrop of increasing violence against the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrating Pride month this year at your organization is an especially powerful affirmation of the humanity of community. Our contributor offers tips for organizations.

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How Agencies Can Harness Independence to Drive LGBTQ+ Equality

June 12th, 2023 by

In our industry, there will always be opposition; however, as communications leaders, we should always do what is right for our communities, customers and employees, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Show, Don’t Tell, Pride Stories This Month

June 8th, 2023 by

Companies must communicate thoughtfully—and authentically—throughout LGBTQ Pride month this June. Consumers are paying attention, and “rainbow washing” will backfire. Lazily slapping rainbow colors on logos for one month simply won’t cut it in 2023. Many… Continued

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PRNEWS Recognizes 2023 List of Top Women in PR at New York Lunch

June 7th, 2023 by

PRNEWS celebrated this year’s class of honorees for Top Women in PR in New York today (June 7).