It’s not news that 2020 seems destined for the history books. A global pandemic, protests against systemic racism and a critical election are some of reasons consumers insist brands take stands. Ben & Jerry’s and… Continued
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Election 2020: Brands Tout Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts, Are Candidate Endorsements Next?
October 6th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinAs we head to Nov. 3, brands and organizations are touting get-out-the-vote efforts. While these non-partisan efforts are the norm, will consumers’ desires for brands to take a stand lead companies to begin endorsing candidates?

How to Bring Products to Market When Trade Shows are on Hiatus
October 6th, 2020 by Shena StarrThere was a time when much of PR was about trade shows. They were crucial for product launches. With shows on hold for now, communicators must review their product-launch strategies.

Eva Longoria Demonstrates a Concerned Mega-Influencer Still Can Be an Effective Marketer
October 6th, 2020 by Seth ArensteinThe celebrity influencer, with millions of fans in tow, is dead, right? Perhaps not. Especially if you want to bolster a nation-wide campaign and can find an influencer like Eva Longoria, who has history with your cause.

It’s No Longer Optional for Businesses to Remain Neutral on Social-Political Causes
October 6th, 2020 by Erika BradburyThe Kapor Center wants the tech sector to reflect the diversity of the country. It’s betting that when that happens, tech will help the fight against structural racism. We asked its new communication and marketing chief how it plans to get there.

Emerging Social Trends You May Not Have Heard About Yet
October 6th, 2020 by Nicole SchumanSephora has a competitive program for influencers that includes mentoring, education and other opportunities. We look at several other trends that emerged from our annual social media conference, The Social Shake-Up, which was held virtually Sept. 28 through Oct. 1.

Communicators’ Headache: Keep Track of Changing Privacy Regulations
September 1st, 2020 by Stephen PaynePR pro Stephen Payne offers an update on what communicators need to know about the CCPA and European Union data privacy rules. In short, there’s a lot to monitor and regulation seems to change almost daily.

Big and Small Groups Use Digital Tools to Offer Help to Needy Communities
September 1st, 2020 by Nicole SchumanCorporate social responsibility (CSR) works best when local communities benefit. The key is knowing how to best reach communities in need. Some of the smallest organizations are making great strides using digital tools.

The Most Captivating Path to PR-ROI: Making the PR-to-Sales Connection
September 1st, 2020 by Mark WeinerIPR Measurement Commission member Mark Weiner examines how Ford Motor Company’s launch of the Ford Mustang Mach-E generated media coverage, awareness and sales. It’s an exercise that he argues proves PR’s influence on sales can be measured.

PR Urged to Monitor Foreign Agents Registration Act
September 1st, 2020 by Robert Kelner, Brian Smith and Alexandra LangtonMany PR firms, media companies and advertising agencies have noticed the Department of Justice (DOJ) increasingly is targeting these sectors for enforcement under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). A trio of attorneys tells communicators what they need to know about this statute.