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Bank of America had the biggest brand story in August with community loan scheme

NewsWhip

Just as August was coming to a close, Bank of America announced its new initiative to make buying a home easier and more affordable for Black and Hispanic/Latino communities, which includes zero-down-payment and zero-closing mortgages for first-time home buyers. Apple employees voice opinions on returning to the office.

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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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Bank Stress Tests Complete. Could Your Bank Now Pass a “Reputation” Test?

Reputation Us

Congratulations to all 34 of the nation’s largest banks for passing their annual “stress test” this summer. Each year the Federal Reserve conducts a financial health checkup on banks, called a stress test , to determine how solid they are. banks have significantly rebounded from the 2008 financial shock. Governance (15%).

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Bank Stress Tests Complete. Could Your Bank Now Pass a “Reputation” Test?

Reputation Us

Congratulations to all 34 of the nation’s largest banks for passing their annual “stress test” this summer. Each year the Federal Reserve conducts a financial health checkup on banks, called a stress test , to determine how solid they are. banks have significantly rebounded from the 2008 financial shock. Governance (15%).

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PR Lessons From The Biggest Failures of 2023

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Most of the so-called PR disasters that unfolded in 2023 went well beyond public relations strategy or execution. Consider your stakeholders: OpenAI Arguably the greatest PR fiasco of the year was the public ouster – and swift reinstatement – of Open AI CEO Sam Altman. The key mistakes here were of timing and language.

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How public relations responded to COVID-19

Stephen Waddington

A CIPR report tells the story of how public relations has been successfully used during the COVID-19 pandemic through a series of 21 case studies. A series of case studies published by the CIPR showcases how the public relations profession stepped up in the response to COVID-19. It’s an uplifting record of the profession’s work.

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Power in Community: Get Public Relations Results through Strategic Alliances

Solo PR Pro

Whether you represent a non-profit or corporate client, there is an excellent opportunity for positive public relations in strategic sponsorships. The Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) recently gathered a panel of corporate decisionmakers to share what works, what doesn’t, and why they value this kind of partnership.