Stories by Richard Brownell

PR News celebrated the winners and honorable mentions of its 2014 CSR Awards on Apr. 7, 2014. Also recognized were this year’s CSR A-List and the latest inductees to the CSR Hall of Fame.

RF|Binder recognizes the importance of incorporating corporate social responsibility into every aspect of a company through fully integrated CSR strategies. Their philosophy is that companies are held accountable not only by their shareholders and investors,… Continued

Havas PR donated more than $1.3 million in 2013, including $200,000 in cash for charities and the balance in time at a $200-per-hour blended rate. That sweat investment has brought a return of many millions… Continued

Edelman’s Business + Social Purpose practice inspires brands and organizations to change the world by marrying profit and purpose. Through a team of 125 strategy consultants and creative communicators, the practice helps organizations identify and… Continued

Cone Communications continues to innovate and lead the Corporate Social Responsibility discipline among agencies. This year, the agency set a new standard for CSR activities. Its new approach to CSR is called Corporate Social Return and… Continued

As a global consultancy, APCO Worldwide helps clients understand and engage stakeholders to propel their own growth and create value for wider society. For 30 years, APCO has helped ambitious businesses design and execute world-class… Continued

FleishmanHillard’s CSR practice helps clients seize the opportunities that flow from being a socially engaged and sustainable business. While the agency has been communicating clients’ social, environmental and financial leadership for decades, in 2007, FleishmanHillard… Continued

MSLGROUP’s PurPle service is one of the fasting growing revenue streams in North America for the agency. PurPle was developed and launched at the right moment in the industry, as it was rooted in the… Continued

Weber Shandwick’s Social Impact team is a global offering that works with major corporations including Bank of America, Nike, Genentech, SABIC and more, to build strong communications platforms, and execute public, media and social engagement… Continued

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