Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal: 3 DE&I Takeaways From #LMA20

Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal: 3 DE&I Takeaways From #LMA20

The legal industry has the chance to seize a once-in-a-generation opportunity to effect large-scale change regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Leaders in legal marketing recognize the opportunity to create a solid foundation from which future generations can grow. This was underscored at the Legal Marketing Association Virtual Annual Conference (#LMA20).

November 2020

Do You Understand Microaggressions and Their Impact on Diverse Groups?

Do You Understand Microaggressions and Their Impact on Diverse Groups?

Today’s definition of a microaggression is credited to Derald Wing Sue, a professor of counseling psychology at Columbia University. Since 2007, he has written several books on microaggressions, including “Microaggressions in Everyday Life: Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation.”

October 2020

Is Ageism One of the Last Socially Accepted Prejudices?

Is Ageism One of the Last Socially Accepted Prejudices?

Have you gotten your AARP membership info in the mail yet? Or has someone given you a senior discount just because of the way you look? Better yet, how about that postcard from a local 55-and-older independent living community wishing to help you “prepare” for the future? If any of these happened to you recently, how did you feel?

October 2020

Vote.

Vote.

We are quickly approaching the day of the general election on Nov. 3, and your vote matters. We wanted to remind you to check your voter registration and learn about voting methods, and to share with you other ways to engage beyond casting your ballot.

October 2020

Getting On Board: New Employee Communications During COVID

Getting On Board: New Employee Communications During COVID

While much of COVID-19’s disruption has been out of our control, it’s more important than ever for businesses to harness human resource tools they can control to help their organizations communicate and thrive, especially when onboarding new hires.

September 2020

Racist Language and Origins I Didn’t Always Know

Racist Language and Origins I Didn’t Always Know

Overt racism is easy to detect and has been brought to the surface for decades. It includes racial slurs like the “n” word, hate crimes, burning crosses, painting swastikas, violence against immigrants, dressing up in blackface or brownface, blatant use of stereotypes, and more. However, there are things I never knew about racist language which have come to the surface while I am learning to be an antiracist.

September 2020

A Discussion Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in Public Relations

A Discussion Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism in Public Relations

Since the killing of George Floyd and the social uprisings across the United States, Furia Rubel has reaffirmed our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. As a team, we have been listening and learning about how to be better allies. In the spirit of that effort, I recently watched and reflected upon “A Discussion of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Public Relations and Beyond.” The program was presented by the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA).

August 2020

Content Marketing and Social Media: A Simple Guide for Professionals

Content Marketing and Social Media: A Simple Guide for Professionals

Professional service providers often ask about the importance of social media engagement and how it can benefit their business development efforts. This post covers why content marketing is important for business development, as well as, the strategy and implementation behind it.

August 2020