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Brands Must Show They Understand and Respect the LGBTQ Community, PRSA Webinar Panelists Say

PRSay

Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community. There’s usually a ton of women in PR,” but “we need people of color and then, on top of that, we need people of color who are gay in leadership positions.”.

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3 Trends for Comms Pros to Watch 1 Month Into 2024

PRSay

In fact, measurement vendors such as Onclusive can now follow consumers’ online footprints to show how an earned-media placement leads to sales — the platform’s technology showcases PR’s business impact through metrics such as potential customers, amplification and website traffic.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

PRSay

And we have a new President and new leadership in Congress. LGBTQ people are voters, employees, family members and consumers. If the past year has taught you anything, then it should be that the price of admission to the LGBTQ ally community is now much higher. Engaging LGBTQ communications professionals with experience is best.

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International Women’s Day 2024: How Inspiring Inclusion Leads to Innovation and Growth

Stern + Associates

As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8 th , we join the global community to celebrate the theme of “ Inspire Inclusion.” I recommend reading widely and consuming media (podcasts, newsletters, blogs, etc.) A recent survey from the Manpower group found that 75% of employers globally report difficulty in filling roles.

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The Opportunity of the Open Letter

Shift Communications

By Reva Seth, Senior Advisor The social values of brands and companies remain top of mind for consumers, customers and cultural influencers. In fact, 70% of consumers believe brands must take a public stand on social and political issues. Letters are traditionally a personal form of communication, which is part of the appeal.

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Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

PRSay

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the country, the words that communicators use might influence public willingness to be vaccinated, a new study from nonprofit insurer EmblemHealth has found. What are the particular challenges for vaccine communications in Black communities?

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Habit stacking: 8 public relations podcasts to add to your playlist

Sword and the Script

Pitchin’ and Sippin’ by Lexie Smith Lexie Smith covers PR trends and tips (over “sips”) and also features interviews with journalists and other PR pros, mostly in the consumer lifestyle space. This new mom also provides helpful tips and perspectives on how she runs her business.

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