Digital strategy can influence minds and drive behaviors towards making a change. So, what happens when marketers use those tools to bring awareness to social issues? This week, Melissa is joined by Cedric F. Brown to dive deeper into diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Topics covered:
- What it means to be "more than a publicist"
- How PR professionals practice social responsibility
- How DEI is being approached in the industry today
- Raising boys into good men
- Leveraging digital strategies to educate and inform
- When and how to get involved in social issues
Actions to take:
- Be your authentic self
- Build bridges and relationships
- Ask others to contribute to the conversation
- Take ownership of your story
- Seek to understand before asking to be understood
Resources mentioned:
- PRSA
- Dr. Michael Reichert
- Ben and Jerry's
- MVW Communications
- PR Pro Gear
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