Diversity + Sustainability
‘In My STEM Era’: How e.l.f. Cosmetics and Purdue University Activated an Educational Makerspace
A rash of major brands have revoked their DEI support over the last few months, but e.l.f. Cosmetics is racing toward its diversity goals at full throttle. In May, the company became the first-ever beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—Katherine Legge, the only female driver that competed in […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Fast Food Dupes and Train Takeovers
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover train takeovers, fast food dupes and “Crumbled” pop-ups.
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Brands on Fire
Brands on Fire: Stanley’s Chief Brand Officer Talks College Campus Tour, Ambassador Program and Product Innovation
We spoke with Graham Nearn, Chief Brand Officer at Stanley, about the campaign’s goals, student ambassador strategy, product innovation and the 113-year-old brand’s approach to tapping into culture by creating relevance.
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B-to-C Events
CSR Events: FOX Teases its New Drama with Beach Rallies for Lifeguards
FOX Entertainment’s new drama “Rescue: HI-Surf” shines a spotlight on the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu in Hawaii, one of the most well-known, dangerous stretches of coastline in the world. While the show and its scenarios are fictional, the life-saving actions of open-water lifeguards are very real, and FOX […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Billboard Races and Bratty Birds
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover billboard races, bratty birds and sponsored sensory rooms.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Taco Bell Triumphs, A New Study on Latina Impact and The State of the Press Release
This week’s PR Roundup features Taco Bell bringing National Taco Day and Taco Tuesday together for taco fans, BODEN’s new study on the impact of Latinas on cultural and economic influencer and PR Newswire’s latest State of the Press Release.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Hispanic Heritage Hero: Fernando Valverde, the Father of PR in Puerto Rico
Fernando Valverde, APR, Fellow PRSA, and an unsung hero in PR, is widely recognized as the “father of PR in Puerto Rico” for laying the foundation for the development of PR practice there.
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Branding/Marketing
Thought Leadership Strategies for B2B Businesses
In a PR landscape that is increasingly fast-moving and AI-driven—and with consumer trust declining across all industries—B2B thought leadership programs are an opportunity to present executives’ perspectives on the unique industry concerns of their customers while positioning them as insightful partners in navigating the greater business and economic landscape.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Powerful Speeches at the DNC, PR Burnout, and a New Cat-idate for Pres.
PR Roundup explores the characteristics of successful speakers at the DNC, Muck Rack’s new report on burnout and Morris the Cat’s campaign for president.
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Crisis Management
PRNEWS Announces Honorees of the 2024 People of the Year Awards
The PRNEWS team has announced the 2024 People of the Year honorees. The coveted awards program showcases top talent, passionate professionals and budding communications leaders who are redefining the modern PR world.
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B-to-C Events
Ideas Roundup: Back-to-School Event Campaigns for Every Age
Back-to-school season is upon us, and smart marketers are accounting for today’s fast-paced culture and shoppable world through campaigns and activations designed to equip, inspire and engage students, parents and educators, alike. Urban Outfitters in July unveiled the Gen Z-focused campaign, “Shift Happens,” touching every point along the college journey, from the Instagram scroll to […]
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