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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. Panelist Ben Finzel, president of RENEWPR, spoke about how the Black Lives Matter movement affects the LGBTQ community, especially the Black transgender community. “It

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The Importance of the ADA, Internally and Externally

5W PR

External Benefits For businesses, brand image and reputation are crucial factors that can make or break success. A strong brand image can help attract and retain customers, while a poor reputation can drive them away. Accessibility and inclusion are essential components of a positive brand image in today’s world.

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3 Steps to a Data-Driven Internal Communications Plan in 2021

PRSay

As you think about your internal communications plans for 2021, you must first recognize the challenges and changes that occurred in 2020. Often, a communication audit is recommended before starting any major yearly planning. The communication channels. Communication Sender Areas. Group size. The audience.

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10 Takeaways From PRSA’s 2018 International Conference

PRSay

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. When you don’t have dollars, then you should be setting up brand partnerships. Join the group here.

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International Perspectives From PRSA’s Global Affairs Committee

PRSay

We asked him how recent events have influenced international perceptions of the United States and its brands, and how the COVID-19 crisis has affected global communications. How can communicators influence the conversation on racial equality? . The Black Lives Matter movement is reinvigorating calls for these changes.

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How PR Can Solve Its Diversity Problem

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Its success hinges on a genuine understanding of diverse communities and cultures. Internally, a diverse team sends a message that the company values inclusion and is committed to creating that kind of work environment. Third, agencies can reach diverse communities by partnering with groups that represent those communities.

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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Social media activism: brands don’t listen In 2012 Steve Earl and I wrote a book called Brand Anarchy. Brand shaming has become commonplace. It is enjoying significant growth.