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

PRSay

Inequality anywhere is inequality everywhere,” said panelist Debbie Ebalobo, director of external and financial communications for the Coca-Cola Company. While there has been progress, companies need more LGBTQ leaders, she said. “I think there’s a big opportunity right now for LGBTQ inclusion,” he said.

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Celebrating the PR Profession’s LGBTQ Community

PRSay

“Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR What is the current state of companies regarding LGBTQ acceptance? There’s been great progress.

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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. By 2004, Mitsubishi was forced to leave the DaimlerChrysler alliance. The automaker’s stock price fell from ¥864 to ¥434 (from $7.91

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After a Recent Three-Way Tie Up, Onclusive Acquires Critical Mention

Sword and the Script

Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. The combined company later rebranded under the Onclusive name. million over five venture rounds since 2004. My email to the company asking about this went unanswered.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Improve internal communications. Learn more: Lobbying Internal Communications (IC) “Strengthening internal communication through various methods, including face-to-face communication, can improve employee engagement and build trust between management and employees.” International Journal of Business Communication, 51, 183 – 202.

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Cultivate Exceptional Teams Built on Open Communication and Challenge Culture

Stern + Associates

While many may feel their organization stifles internal dialogue, the idea that successful organizations must have a culture where anyone can speak up became the basis of Travis’ 2018 bestseller, “ The Challenge Culture: Why the Most Successful Organizations Run on Pushback ” (PublicAffairs). We studied Netflix passively.

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The Evolution Of Corporate Social Responsibility In PR: A Snapshot

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

His goal was to build competitive advantage for the American Tobacco Company’s Lucky Strike brand. But if the initiative did in fact promote women’s rights (even the dubious privilege of smoking) by fighting a double standard of behavior, then does it matter if a company profited? A company’s authentic intentions.

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