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The Power of Local Knowledge: Why Product Development Should Start with Listening to Your Community

Stern + Associates

How can organizations confidently take advantage of the benefits associated with modern technology while avoiding negative impacts on surrounding communities? Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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What Sustainable And Mission-Driven Branding Means for Consumer Brands

5W PR

A recent study found that 83% of global consumers would switch brands for social or environmental responsibility. Transparency Brands should not hide their efforts in using recycled materials, ensuring ethical sourcing, or supporting local communities. Building community Sustainable brands don’t just sell products.

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

Sword & Script blogger Frank Strong wrote about the nuances of taking a stand , covering another Edelman study, and his own survey: A study by Edelman found… “64 percent of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.” 50 Shades of Woke.

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Investing in Corporate Reputation Via Responsible, ESG Investing

Reputation Us

ReputationUs and DHM Research recently conducted an inaugural study on the importance of corporate reputation—good or bad—when buying a product or service, investing in a company and being employed by an organization. In addition, 85 percent of responders said they feel positive about companies that are involved in their communities.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The more contemporary the case study, the more applicable it can be to situations in the workplace.

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Should Social Responsibility be Selfless?

Mindful Marketing

As you may have seen in the 60-second spot from its feel-good campaign, Domino’s bought over $100,000 in gift cards from local restaurants and gave them to its own customers. Some of the ad text suggests an altruistic reason: “Domino’s wants to help the people and restaurants in our local communities.”

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