Most of us, one way or another, have been either on the giving or receiving end for charitable causes. We give to our churches or synagogues; buy cookies for the annual Girl Scout fund drive; and participate in the company United Way campaign. In America, charitable giving is as ubiquitous as apple pie. Businesses also give back through their foundations and social responsibility programs. Their generosity shines through with in-kind and cash donations, community grants and in countless other ways. Many incentivize employees to donate their time to worthy causes. What do these organizations have in common? Charitable giving as a core value. Partnering with local charities offers a golden […]
Someone once said everything we do and say is public relations. The editorial mission of Reputation Nation is to highlight news and issues impacting business reputation and the practice of public relations (PR). From thought leadership programs to social responsibility and crisis communications, PR provides the reputation currency to build trust and grow your business. In fact, we would argue that in today’s divisive and highly polarized society, PR is needed now more than ever. We hope you enjoy this issue of Reputation Nation and we welcome your feedback!