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The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Financial Services & Social Media on April 19th

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social media participation in the financial services industry is expected to increase as social networks expand in the coming years. Understanding your business purpose and approach on social media is imperative and financial services companies are investing in their infrastructure, guidelines, and engagement best practices.

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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. Inequality anywhere is inequality everywhere,” said panelist Debbie Ebalobo, director of external and financial communications for the Coca-Cola Company.

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From Traditional Banking to Fintech: The PR Transition

5W PR

The financial sector is undergoing a seismic shift. Towering brick-and-mortar branches symbolized financial permanence, while friendly tellers fostered a sense of trust. PR efforts reinforced this image, highlighting personalized service, financial expertise, and a commitment to safeguarding customer assets.

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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

PRSay

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this feels like a year of loathing instead of a celebration of everyone’s rights being fully protected and respected. It’s about speaking out for our equality and that of every other marginalized community. In 2024, whither Pride? First, let’s remember that Pride started as a protest.

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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.

Local 101
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Reputation and Social Responsibility

5W PR

However, beyond the financial benefits that companies can get from investing in a solid corporate social responsibility strategy, businesses can take specific actions that are aligned with the interest of their consumers, their communities, as well as the world in general.

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Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

PRSay

As lead communicator for the maritime arm of NATO, I supported an experiment last March to collaborate with a travel influencer named Jackie Todd, who has approximately 120,000 followers on Instagram and 650,000 followers on TikTok. My love of the Navy and the communication community inspires me to candidly address this topic.