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Events, Media & Communications | 3BL

“AI Can’t Quote Coverage You Never Generated.”

The CMO made a compelling case: Advertising had measurable return on ad spend (ROAS). Content marketing had attribution, earned media had neither. It wasn’t an unreasonable argument. The metrics said what they said. Her headcount went to marketing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Announces President & CEO; Duncan to Lead Nearly 100-year-old Atlanta-Based Manufacturing Company

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Events, Media & Communications

Boston’s Flexible Workspace The Village Works Has Achieved the First WELL Coworking Rating in the U.S.

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

FedEx

Environment

The Label to Look for When Shopping for Responsibly Sourced Paper Products

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Is Transforming Enterprise Sustainability for ThinkPad Through Its Partnership With Makersite

Lenovo

Education

New Junior Achievement Experiential Learning Center, Presented by KeyBank, Focuses on Workforce Readiness

KeyBank

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CVS Health Foundation Invests $2.24 Million To Strengthen Community Health in Charlotte’s Historic West End

CVS Health

Featured Brands

How To Go ‘Beyond Words’ With Acts of Compassion and Kindness

“Beyond Words” is a story of kindness, empathy and friendship, teaching readers of all ages to express compassion without needing to say a word. The book follows Buddy as he discovers how to support a friend coming home from the hospital.

Gina Adams Honored by Dress for Success As Part of Women Who Inspire Campaign

Gina Adams, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx, has been recognized by Dress for Success Worldwide as part of its annual Women Who Inspire global campaign.

PNC Announces New Initiatives to Inspire Outdoor Learning, Classroom Innovation Through PNC Grow Up Great

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., is kicking off Great Month, its annual celebration of PNC Grow Up Great® and high-quality early childhood education, by announcing new initiatives with two longtime collaborators.

Prosperity Now Receives $1 Million Wells Fargo Foundation Grant to Support VITA Organizations Nationwide

Prosperity Now receives a $1 million dollar Wells Fargo Foundation grant to support IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) organizations nationwide. Grant expands access to trusted, no-cost tax return preparation services.

Finding Courage in a Feathered Friend

But on that overwhelming day, Arlo was handed something unexpected: a small, soft feathered companion with a gentle heartbeat and a peaceful expression. It was My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic comfort companion designed for children facing cancer and sickle cell disease.

Scaling Impact and Connectivity Through Technology Donations at Cisco

Through the Cisco Foundation and our corporate Social Impact Investments (SII), we support organizations that use technology in bold, innovative ways — from saving energy to saving lives. 

Medtronic Returns to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List for Second Year in a Row

Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list of 2026. The company earned a spot for its BrainSense™ Adaptive DBS therapy for people with Parkinson’s, which was approved by the U.S.

Where Water Flows, Equality Grows: FedEx and Water Mission Bring Relief After Hurricane Melissa

When Hurricane Melissa made landfall on October 28, 2025, Jamaica faced one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.

T‑Mobile’s Hometown Grants Top $21.5M, Empowering 475 Small Towns Nationwide

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced the latest 25 Hometown Grants recipients, including, for the first time, a town in North Dakota. With the latest and second-to-last round, T-Mobile has invested more than $21.5 million in grants to 475 small towns and rural communities

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders: FedEx and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Recently, FedEx hosted the spring edition of the Marine Corps Career Readiness Initiative webinar, an inspiring event dedicated to equipping student scholars with the tools they need to transition from college to career.

Recent Alerts

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation 2025 Sustainability Report Reflects Continued Commitment To Build a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, which showcases how the company is bringing together technology and manufacturing for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fashion Summit Hong Kong Convenes Textile Innovators

Cascale attended the Fashion Summit Hong Kong event this month at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, exploring one of Asia’s premier fashion conferences and fashion shows.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Keeping Communities Connected When It Matters Most

Storms, fires and floods hit communities every year. When they do, staying connected becomes a lifeline. In just the first half of 2025, the U.S. saw 14 separate billion-dollar disasters — with several more since.

Innovation & Technology

Industrial Decarbonization: From Silos to Systems - Rethinking Thermal Management

Treating cooling and heating as siloed, disconnected systems is an outdated yet still common mindset that results in wasted energy, higher greenhouse gas emissions, and unnecessary costs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Earns 2026 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Friendly® Spouse Employer Designations

KeyBank proudly announced that it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation and the Military Friendly® Spouse Employer designation. This marks Key’s 12th consecutive year as a Military Friendly® Employer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nielsen Foundation Announces 2025 Data for Good Grantees

The Nielsen Foundation is pleased to support six organizations in 2025 through our annual Data for Good grants program for innovative data-driven projects. Since 2017, these grants have supported nonprofit projects that creatively use data to bridge divides and foster change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

DP World Supports Jamaica Hurricane Relief With Community-Led Aid Shipment From Canada

DP World in Canada supported a community-led humanitarian effort by donating a shipping container and logistics support to deliver critical hurricane relief supplies from eastern Canada to communities in western Jamaica.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Holiday Lights and Community Programs: PSEG Supports the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo

For more than 30 years, we’ve been a proud supporter of Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. This year, our employees and their families rolled up their sleeves for the annual Turtle Back Zoo Day of Service

Research, Reports & Publications

From Resiliency to Resolve: The State of Small Businesses | Canada Edition

Small businesses have always been resilient. This year we are seeing something else too. Entrepreneurs are moving forward with intention and conviction. They are not just adapting, but they are committed, and staying present.

Research, Reports & Publications

From Resiliency to Resolve: The State of Small Businesses | US Edition

Small businesses have always been resilient. This year we are seeing something else too. Entrepreneurs are moving forward with intention and conviction. They are not just adapting, but they are committed, and staying present.

Health & Healthcare

Balancing a Kidney Diet: Optimizing Nutrition Through Personalization

For individuals managing chronic kidney disease (CKD), dietary choices significantly impact health outcomes and disease progression. A kidney-friendly diet often involves managing intake of nutrients like sodium, phosphorus and potassium.

Energy

Leidos To Continue As Program Administrator for Hawai’i Energy

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is continuing to partner with Hawai'i's Public Utilities Commission to help residents and businesses lower energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and improve the state's energy resiliency toward a sustainable future.

Environment

Snowbird Doubles Down on Electric: New Electric Vehicle Chargers Unveiled

Research, Reports & Publications

Tapestry, Inc. Releases FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report, Sharing Progress Across Fabric of Change Framework, People, Planet, Products and Communities

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), the parent company of Coach and kate spade new york, today announced the publication of its FY2025 Corporate Responsibility report.

Research, Reports & Publications

From Resiliency to Resolve: The State of Small Businesses | UK Edition

Small businesses have always been resilient. This year we are seeing something else too. Entrepreneurs are moving forward with intention and conviction. They are not just adapting, but they are committed, and staying present.

Research, Reports & Publications

From Resiliency to Resolve: The State of Small Businesses | Australia Edition

Small businesses have always been resilient. This year we are seeing something else too. Entrepreneurs are moving forward with intention and conviction. They are not just adapting, but they are committed, and staying present.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Named MLS Community Impact Club of the Year

AEG’s LA Galaxy, six-time MLS Cup champion, was honored as the 2025 Marisa Colaiano Community Impact Club of the Year by Major League Soccer, recognizing the Club’s deep and ongoing commitment to the Los Angeles community.

Events, Media & Communications

Entertainment Like Never Before: How Lenovo Helps Sphere Deliver Thrilling Immersive Experiences

For the first time ever, Lenovo’s annual global innovation event, Tech World, will take center stage at Sphere in Las Vegas on the opening day of CES® 2026.

Education

How Parents Can Boost Their Child’s Skills for the AI Age With Everyday Play

As society evolves in step with rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), computational thinking skills are gaining more attention as an important driver of future career success.

Education

Medtronic Brought Darüşşafaka Students Together With Health Technologies

At the Medtronic Innovation Center in Istanbul, students and company volunteers came together in an event by Medtronic Spark.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Subaru Share the Love® Event

At the National Park Foundation (NPF), we’re grateful to partner with Subaru of America – our largest corporate donor – and participate in the annual Subaru Share the Love® Event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nurturing Leaders: Meet Dwayne Codrington

Hi, I’m Dwayne Codrington, I go by Codgi, which is a shortened version of my last name. I am originally from Barbados and am a Senior Engineering Manager on GoDaddy’s Identity Platform team.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Spreads Holiday Joy to Customers at Secret Santa Event by Covering Their Bills

For the past decade, Entergy New Orleans has hosted its annual Operation Secret Santa event for our customers visiting the Canal Street Customer Care Center for billing assistance.

Education

Asian Community Development Council Debuts Trade School Readiness Boot Camp with Support from Sands Cares

On Nov. 1, the Asian Community Development Council debuted its Trade School Readiness Boot Camp at the College of Southern Nevada to assist more than 100 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students and parents in evaluating vocational school options

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2,000+ Volunteer Hours: DaVita Teammates Connect With Communities During Week of Service

From November 13–19, DaVita teammates (employees) brought the kidney care provider’s value of being a “community first and company second” to life all across California.

Latest Campaigns

PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Aflac Voices

Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

Climate Action & Environmental Management

Reach net-zero carbon in our own operations by 2030 and partner with suppliers to reduce their climate impact.

Financial health

At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...

Subaru Love Promise: Environment

Subaru works to reduce waste, safeguard resources for future generations, and preserve natural spaces – making real, meaningful commitments to these...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...