As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday of profound historical significance, it is crucial to reflect on its importance and the continued necessity for brands to support the Black community. In the current socio-economic, political and cultural climate, it is more important than ever for organizations to stand firm in their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion...

Headlines get twice as much readership as body copy, according to a study by The Poynter Institute. To write headlines that boost clickthrough rates and get the word out, even to people who won’t read your text, here are four headline “don’ts.” Avoid vague heads. These are actual headlines that have appeared recently in my clients’ communications:...

You can download a copy of “Tackling Misinformation: The Communications Industry Unites” here. PRSA has more resources on the topic for communications pros here. A small group of social media users spread most of the fake news that circulated in 2020, TechCrunch reports. Published in the journal Science, separate studies by researchers at MIT, Ben-Gurion...

“The percentage of consumers today who are looking to do business with organizations that support and believe the same things they do continues to grow,” Jon Goldberg said. Brands are under pressure to make statements on divisive social issues or be “lined up for public cancellation.” Goldberg, founder and chief reputation architect of Reputation Architects,...

PRSA has curated a wide range of professional development and educational resources, all designed to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ population within and beyond the communications profession. Check them out here. Is this the year that Pride Month becomes an afterthought? I hope not: We all need Pride now more than ever. And we need it year-round,...

Find more resources from PRSA for AAPI Month here. In the dynamic and fast-paced world of communications, resilience is a key trait for anyone aiming to make a lasting impact. For minority leaders, this resilience has been tested by the unique challenges they face and continue to overcome in the profession. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific...