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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

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More controversial efforts have included Dick’s Sporting Goods stand on guns , Nike’s Colin Kaepernick ad and Gillette’s campaigns regarding inclusion. I’m a cynic and question the motives behind most corporate activism. And corporate persons are the most powerful people in our world.”. Boardroom Sociopaths.

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Fostering Collaboration and Empathy between Men and Women in Business with Stacy Kehren Idema

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In her appearance on the podcast, Stacy discusses the challenges that women face in the corporate world – namely, the prevalent perception that women are vying for a controlled and limited share of success. She also reflects on her own journey, from breaking free of corporate constraints to embracing entrepreneurship.

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Entertainment & Sports Section New Member Spotlight

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Isabelle McLemore – Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications, UFC. Coming out of college I came across an opportunity as a communications intern at Tennis Canada. What we like to remind everybody that we are a very young sport. It went from being a spectacle to being a sport.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

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To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. By Robin Gelfenbien.

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Can Big Business Save America?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Corporate America is stepping up. This comes as a happy sign for public relations professionals who preach corporate responsibility or even strategic activism to clients. Dick’s Sporting Goods comes to mind. Yet 20-plus multinational corporations pledged to use renewable energy for 100 percent of their electricity.

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When Tragedy Strikes in Sports – Making the Right Call with Your PR Plan

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In sports, on the playing field, and in sports PR, we aim to always be prepared for anything that comes our way and to “expect the unexpected,” but can we really ever expect to lose a young athlete with one of the brightest careers and futures ahead of him like we did with Fernandez? We will play tomorrow.”.

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Why the NBA’s Hong Kong Controversy Is a Timely Lesson in Corporate Responsibility

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As Sports Illustrated reported, the NBA had signed a five-year deal with Tencent in June worth at least $500 million. In the new era of corporate responsibility, large organizations increasingly turn on a dime when faced with criticism on social media. He has written on crisis management and corporate responsibility for Law360.