Diversity + Sustainability
Three Ways to Connect Authentically With Underserved Communities
As inflation continues to be a problem, many economically disadvantaged communities are feeling the strain of tighter budgets and limited resources even more than they typically do. For marketers and communicators, finding ways to connect with and support these audiences requires thoughtful and empathetic strategies. Our author outlines three ways to reach these audiences.
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Digital & Technology
Revving Up DEI Through Email Signatures
A simple way to build a more DEI-friendly work environment is by leveraging your most-used communication tool—everyday business email and email signatures.
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Branding/Marketing
The Perpetual Value of Purpose Over Politics
While influence can be used in good and bad ways, there is no doubt that more brands are getting caught in the crossfire of political ideologies that pit Americans against one another. That’s why it continues to be important for companies and organizations to review and reinforce a commitment to their brand ideals and values.
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Trade-In Trucks and Skate Thrus
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Trade-In Trucks, skate thrus and Frosty fixes.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Speaking Our Language: Harnessing Diverse Dialects in Communications to Resonate With Hispanic Audiences
Embracing language and dialect diversity is not a trend; it’s critical in strategic multicultural communications to represent Hispanic communities properly. Those prioritizing diverse, multicultural content are more likely to establish a footprint and cement their credibility in today’s competitive market. Here are best practices to consider.
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Branding/Marketing
Creative Minds Working Together Enhance Social Impact Communications
At Advertising Week New York 2024, The Female Quotient, a business committed to equality in the workplace, hosted a panel conversation, “Unlocking Power of Social Impact Campaigns.”
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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.