As we enter December, nonprofit organizations are once again scrambling to craft their year-end appeals. Miller Ink CEO Nathan Miller, Ethos Giving and Ethos Tracking CEO Emily Kane Miller and nonprofit leader Danielle Ames Spivak recently came together for a virtual…
Does Your Organization Have the Right Plans and Policies in Place?
Hacks and leaks. Social media firestorms. Seismic shifts in our economy, social norms, work culture, and modes of communication. When it comes to crisis management, the risks and challenges facing organizations are changing rapidly. So too should their crisis plans and…
The State of LA Real Estate: Office Meltdowns and Other 2023 Trends
The Los Angeles commercial real estate market is changing rapidly, and brokers are finding it increasingly challenging to move listings. From the decline of office space to the future of retail property – there is no shortage of big questions looming…
Creating Compelling Annual Social Impact Reports
Every year, companies and nonprofits dedicate a considerable amount of time and effort to developing compelling impact reports that showcase the good work they performed the year prior. There’s no sugarcoating it: These reports are a big lift. But, when done…
Three Pieces of Career Advice I Wish I’d Been Given in School
The transition from university to the workplace is bumpy for many people. It was for me. In college or graduate school, you are the client. School is set up to serve you—to nurture your interests and your social life, impart knowledge…
Capturing Your Client’s Voice in a Quote
Quotes are soundbites. They are the written equivalent of the snappy, insightful clips that make the news after a presidential debate, red carpet event, or championship game. Unlike a lede or body paragraph, they have a uniquely human feel. When you…
How to Stand Out in a Crowded Media Environment
In a media landscape that’s constantly shifting, many organizations are left wondering how they can best cut through the noise and tell their story. While many companies feel compelled to join every new platform, this approach could actually compromise their ability…
Does Social Media Matter for Your Campaign?
No matter the goals of your organization’s marketing plan, social media is essential to reaching your audience, driving engagement, and raising awareness of your brand. Content is the driving force behind these efforts. Effective content can help your organization reach its…
Is the Future of Public Relations Digital?
The rise of social media has transformed nearly every aspect of modern society. From culture to education to business to politics, few modern institutions have remained untouched by the far-reaching influence of these communications platforms. Public relations is no exception. Over…
Is Cancel Culture Inevitable?
Changing social norms and methods of communication have given rise to what many have called “cancel culture,” or society’s tendency to respond to offensive or inappropriate actions of varying severity by mobilizing to demand the resignation, firing, or removal of offending…