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Learning from Musk’s ‘Return-or-Else’ Message
June 6th, 2022 by Daniel ReneWhile executives, HR pros, and rank-and-file employees hold unique perspectives on COVID-19-related work-from-home (WFH) policies, there is no doubt where Tesla titan Elon Musk stands on the matter. In a leaked email from Musk to Tesla… Continued
‘Out & Open:’ An Authentic LGBTQ+ -Focused Campaign
June 6th, 2022 by Andrew ByrdCertainly, Absolut Vodka is a business like any other. Its priority is selling product. However, its Out & Open campaign, a partnership with actor and comedian Bowen Yang, goes beyond that. Launched May 10, one… Continued
Confectioners Association’s Successfully Sweet Pitch During Pandemic
June 2nd, 2022 by Seth ArensteinWith June beings National Candy Month, we spoke with Carly Schildhaus, senior manager of public affairs, National Confectioners Association (NCA). She emphasizes the data-driven approach of the group’s communicators and touts the business aspects of NCA’s 25th annual Snacks & Sweets Expo. In addition, she discusses how NCA’s communicators touted chocolate’s sales boom during the pandemic.
PR Positioned as Advocate for LGBTQ+ Rights and Against Storytelling Suppression
June 2nd, 2022 by Kayla CasillasOne of the outcomes of the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is the suppression of storytelling. As such, PR pros have an incentive to challenge it.
Keep on Communicating and Listening During the Economic ‘Hurricane’
June 2nd, 2022 by Maxim Jacobs[Editor’s Note: The essay below is centered on the biotech sector. Yet its implication for communicators is wide. The economy’s outlook seems grimly uncertain, with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussing a coming economic “hurricane”… Continued
What Communicators Can Learn from the Walmart Juneteenth Ice Cream Debacle
June 1st, 2022 by Nicole SchumanIf your organization or brand is looking to make a splash surrounding a holiday or for an impactful purpose, there are some steps you can take to make sure you are creating an inclusive campaign for all stakeholders.
[VIDEO] PRNEWS Talks with Ben Finzel, RENEWPR About LGBTQ+ Centered PR
June 1st, 2022 by Andrew ByrdPRNEWS talked with Ben Finzel, President of RENEWPR and Founder of the Change Agencies, to discuss the significance of starting a LGBTQ+ centered firm, the best way to create an authentic pride campaign, and advice… Continued
What Roe v. Wade Teaches us About Employee Communication
May 31st, 2022 by Ted BirkhahnWhen a draft leaked detailing the Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, it presented a conundrum for businesses. Should we speak out about this issue? If so, what should we say? What do our employees want? How will customers perceive this? Investors?
Reshaping the Leadership Paradigm will Help AAPI, Others
May 30th, 2022 by Binna KimAs Asian-American Heritage Month ends, there’s a lack of AAPI members in leadership jobs. The American view of leadership could be at fault.