Ronald Roberts
How PR agencies can initiate a culture of DE&I change
When done right, the work will be painful, says Finn Partners’ managing partner, but it is worth the effort.
Diversity and inclusion
Ted Kitterman
The perils of treating DE&I as a communications issue
As part of Communications Week, communicators share what it means to be authentic and transparent on race and equity in the workplace.
Garland Stansell
How the PR industry can—and must—do more on DE&I
PRSA Chair Garland Stansell makes the case for the actions that should be embraced in the months ahead.
Beki Winchel
Quibi calls it quits, Hotels.com offers ‘Friendsgiving’ retreat, and Innocent Drinks tweets its DE&I accountability
Also: The Hershey Co. offers Reeses Halloween treat machine, Bark Box live-tweets during ‘The Bachelorette,’ Facebook provides the most content engagement, and more.
Theresa Welbourne
Why employee resource groups merit serious investment and support
Empowering affinity groups can boost employee engagement, confidence and trust–and provide a long-term burst of momentum toward DE&I goals.
Beki Winchel
Richards Group founder resigns after racist remarks, Uber criticized for sending political app notifications and Barnes & Noble suffers security breach
Also: Google offers song suggestions when you hum or whistle a tune, Coca-Cola is axing Tab, executive confidence has plummeted during COVID-19, and more.
Beki Winchel
Disney reorganizes to focus on streaming, Facebook bans Holocaust denials, and Barbie speaks out about racism
Also: Steak-umm says brands aren’t cool on Twitter, a startup launches an anti-advertising campaign on TikTok, crucial pillars of marketing success, and more.
Beki Winchel
Etsy and Facebook remove ‘QAnon’ content, Ruby Tuesday files for bankruptcy, and Hotels.com offers the chance to ‘live under a rock’
Also: McDonald’s offers new breakfast items and another menu collab to entice younger consumers, report reveals COVID-19 fears, Best Buy highlights DE&I efforts, and more.
Beki Winchel
7 ways to fulfill diversity, equity and inclusion commitments
An well-crafted statement supporting equality and welcoming diversity within your organization is great—but it isn’t enough. Here’s how to act meaningfully.
Beki Winchel
Southwest Airlines proposes pay cuts to avoid furloughs, new features for Instagram’s 10th birthday, and Eskimo Pie renamed ‘Edy’s Pie’
Also: Studios delay theatrical releases due to COVID-19, Google rebrands digital workspace offering to compete with Microsoft, women are underrepresented in the C-suite, and more.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Report: How investing in employees bolsters the bottom line
Data from Accenture shows the clear correlation between demonstrating care for your workforce and higher revenues—despite the COVID-19 downturn. Here’s where you can create the biggest impact.
Robby Brumberg
How companies can improve DE&I transparency and address past failures
You’ve made a bold statement against racism and pledged to ‘do better.’ Now what? Read on for guidance on creating meaningful, lasting change in your organization.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
DE&I job titles are on the rise
According to data from LinkedIn, diversity roles have become increasingly popular around the world in the last five years, as the global economy tries to find balance, equity and justice for all.
Beki Winchel
‘The Simpsons’ debuts with diversity pledge, Cream of Wheat drops Black chef in rebrand, and Amazon highlights SMB’s for Prime Day
Also: The Hershey Company offers Kit Kat Flavor Club, Innocent Drinks announces recyclable packages with snark, 68% of marketing execs do business differently after COVID-19, and more.
Meghan Madhavan
How employee resource groups enhance internal comms efforts
Communicators share how they’ve leaned on employee affinity groups to respond to recent events.
