Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re thrilled to unveil the shortlist for the 2025 PRNEWS Platinum Awards—a celebration of the most daring campaigns, innovative strategies and powerhouse teams in PR. Now, the stage is set to see who will claim top honors.

PR Roundup examines Peloton’s conflicting messaging, a study showing that LGBTQ+ visibility in advertising and messaging is important to consumers, and tariff price increases are here—so how should that be communicated? 

This week’s PR Roundup explores some fresh takes about the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney situation, Vogue getting roasted for publishing a Guess ad featuring a model created by AI, and a partnership between USPS and Pantone celebrating the former’s big 250th birthday.

Zohran Mamdani’s campaign in New York City’s mayoral Democratic primary really defined what it means to connect and win in the digital age. Grounded in multilingual storytelling, community-first outreach, intersectional identity and multichannel presence, his campaign… Continued

This discussion addressed the changes in Pride PR, as well as the proactive methods of some who are doubling down on Pride this year. 

The impact of anti-trans legislation is far-reaching, even impacting corporate sponsorships and branding, leaving PR professionals wondering how they must shift their approach to reflect the impact on their clients.

PRNEWS hosted a chat honoring AAPI Heritage Month, discussing the personal and professional empowerment of communicators leading employee resource groups (ERGs).

Data show the future of public relations is stronger when it’s more diverse, and PR agencies must hold themselves accountable in upholding DEI commitments within their own walls and across the industry.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at social advocacy lessons from the Institute for Public Relations Bridge Conference, the results of a new small business public relations study, and a new tool to recycle and elevate forgotten brainstorm ideas.

This week’s PR Roundup looks at Ford Motor Company’s marketing campaign introducing “employee pricing” discounts amid auto tariffs and a report that ranks the DEI and sustainability communications put forth by the world’s most influential brands.