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The Metaverse isn’t a Certainty, but Certainly PR Pros Should Explore It

June 6th, 2022 by

It’s unclear what the metaverse will look like eventually and when. Still, communicators should investigate it sooner not later.

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Learning from Musk’s ‘Return-or-Else’ Message

June 6th, 2022 by

While 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

Certainly, 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

With 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

One 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

[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

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What Communicators Can Learn from the Walmart Juneteenth Ice Cream Debacle

June 1st, 2022 by

If 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

PRNEWS 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

When 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

As Asian-American Heritage Month ends, there’s a lack of AAPI members in leadership jobs. The American view of leadership could be at fault.