Volunteering & Community

Communication Is Key: Jeff Komanetsky's Pro Bono Story and Tips for Volunteers

"Whether you’re in a professional rut or not, there are so many benefits to stepping out of your routine. You’re opening yourself to new ideas and to change." -Jeff Komanetsky on some of the perks of donating your time and skills pro bono.

Awards & Rankings

Virtual Event Gathers Industry Experts for Collaboration on Ethics and Sustainability in Gold and Diamond Enterprise, and Honors Anisa Kamadoli Costa With Its Award for Leadership in Responsible Practice in Jewelry

The more one travels in realms of gold and diamonds, the more one is confronted by urgent challenges. Initiatives in Art and Culture’s (IAC) 2020 international gold and diamond virtual series “All That Glitters,” has taken, as points of departure, such challenges faced at all points on the continuum.

Volunteering & Community

People of Pro Bono: How Jessica Nelson Made a Difference in a Challenging Year

This year the sudden pivot to virtual work paired with waves of layoffs and furloughs left many skilled professionals with new-found time at home—time they wanted to donate to the nonprofits working to heal and rebuild our communities. After being laid off due to COVID-19, PR Director Jessica Nelson did just that by connecting with Harlem Film House through Taproot Plus.

Philanthropy

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in a Pandemic

We are currently halfway through Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month that has historically dominated the cause marketing scene, but this year is a bit different. With almost 8 million cases of coronavirus in the U.S., it’s important to remember the fact that 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Which begs the question, how do you fundraise for a health crisis that isn’t COVID-19? This week, we will examine three companies that have gotten creative to ensure their Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts shine through.

Events

Key Takeaways From Climate Week: The Business Case for Climate Justice

Porter Novelli and strategic partner Plan C joined together for a Climate Week virtual event on the business case for climate justice. The theme of the session was the role of racial justice and social equity in climate action. We heard from Jessica Appelgren of Impossible Foods; Celso White of Igniting Business Growth LLC; Bee Hui Yeh of the Power of We and Plan C and Erin Osher, Managing Director of Porter Novelli Seattle. Here, we’ve highlighted five key takeaways from the event:

Media & Communications

In 2020, Socially Conscious Marketing Has Taken Over — for Good

There’s no question that many businesses are ready to make giving a bigger part of their operations than ever.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month Through Representation

This month we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. It kicks off on the important date of September 15th, the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. As the largest ethnic community in the United States, representing 60.6 million individuals across the nation, there is a lot to celebrate – and companies are joining in. This month we’ve already seen one company continue their strides for representation in their product line.

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Act on Voting Access

As the 2020 presidential election looms during the continued effects of coronavirus, even the act of voting has become a public health risk. That, combined with daily news stories sharing new obstacles to voting (such as slow mail times, removal of mail boxes and the closing of polling stations), has made the topic of voting a major concern for many. To encourage voting in a time where the barriers seem higher than ever before, companies are getting involved. Here are top examples from this week of brands unveiling their efforts around voting access and education:

Events

Lunch & Learn: Look Ahead to 2021 - The Future of ESG and Sustainability Communications

As corporate communications leaders plan for 2021, it is clear that the new normal involves less reliance on earned media and a strengthened ability to reach key stakeholders directly with content demonstrating...

Philanthropy

Keep America Beautiful Appoints Jacqueline Grace Chief Development Officer

Keep America Beautiful®, the nation’s premier community improvement nonprofit organization, today announced that nonprofit and media industry leader, Jacqueline Grace, has been named the organization’s Chief Development Officer. In that role, Grace will oversee all fundraising efforts including relationships with long-standing Keep America Beautiful supporters, as well as developing new partners, and diversifying revenue streams through innovation and strategic initiatives.

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