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Groundhog

Brands Look to Avoid Their Own Groundhog Day

February 2nd, 2021 by

Much like people, brands and organizations can find themselves in a funk, putting out the same messaging year after year, which, while reliable, can lose the attention of a fickle populace. 

Onclusive and Shareablee Partner on Earned, Owned and Social Data

February 2nd, 2021 by

Onclusive and Shareablee announced a strategic partnership to offer marketing and communication teams solutions for earned, owned and social media insights.

staff engagement

From Survive to Thrive: Staff Engagement Tips for 2021

February 2nd, 2021 by

As the world continues to rock and reel through concurrent stressors, companies need to reset and reevaluate their employee experience. In the wake of change and uncertainty, employee engagement programs are failing to meet employee needs.

Black PR pioneers

How Black PR Pioneers Made it Possible to Celebrate Black History

February 2nd, 2021 by

Black history has been celebrated in the U.S. for the last 95 years. The idea was conceived more than 100 years ago. Still, the stories of Black PR pioneers remain largely unknown.

diversity statement

Brands That Posted Once about DEI Received High Engagement, But Will They Act?

February 2nd, 2021 by

In the wake of calls for social justice last summer, it seemed as though every brand issued a statement or a black square. Indeed, there were plenty of brand posts about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

businesswomen

Female and Male Mentors are Keys to Success for Many Top Women in PR

February 2nd, 2021 by

We talked to PRNEWS Top Women in PR honorees about the advancements of women in the workforce, the importance of mentorship and how the industry can help tackle the challenges of working women.

inclusivity

Public Goals and Regular Updates Provide Higher Accountability for Promises of Inclusivity

February 2nd, 2021 by

Societal unrest during the summer of 2020 led many businesses to take a hard look at what they represented to their audiences in terms of diversity and inclusion. Since then we’ve seen many organizations make statements and promises to practice greater inclusivity on everything from hiring to campaign content and representation. Whether or not these promises resulted in real change remains to be seen.

emotion

Using Research to Prepare for Quick Reaction to Emotional Situations

February 2nd, 2021 by

For some in financial services the late-January phenomena of GameStop represented an existential threat. For others, it was a chance to take a position. In response, courageous executives acted. This was not possible without prior planning and consideration.

PACs

Communicators Need to Place Fallout from Capitol Violence into Larger Corporate Narrative

February 2nd, 2021 by

One thing economic historians likely will include in their accounts of Jan. 6, 2021, is the reaction of some of the country’s largest companies. It started with several blue-chip firms denouncing the violence and the 147 lawmakers who voted in favor of overturning election results.

CSR

Chobani’s First Corporate Affairs Chief Sees a Reckoning on CSR Issues in 2021

February 2nd, 2021 by

In light of the Jan. 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol and the social, racial and economic unrest of 2020, we asked Cristina Alesci, Chobani’s first chief corporate affairs officer, how CEOs are thinking about promises many companies made last year, as well as what a veteran journalist brings to a corporate setting.