It’s clear we’ve reached a turning point. 2020 will be remembered for broadly layered activism amidst a pandemic and a focus on long overdue accountability for institutions small and large. It’s clear that brand approaches to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion require a stronger, more intentional and transparent lens.
Today is Friday, June 19th, and in observance of Juneteenth, Praytell is closed — and will be on June 19th every year moving forward. We’re proud to support the motion of declaring Juneteenth a national holiday, and hope you choose to join the movement.
Local newspapers produce some of the best reporting in the United States. Proximity to their communities and high editorial standards have generated some of the most groundbreaking stories of our time. While local papers only account for 25% of media outlets, they make up almost half of original reporting, which is then picked up by national news, broadcast and social.
2020 was set to be a big year for corporate sustainability initiatives, with brands across sectors scaling up commitments and becoming increasingly outspoken on climate change. But in the face of COVID-19, many are forced to reallocate their resources, making it difficult to finance sustainability agendas and leaving many unsure of how they should talk about sustainability in this new landscape.
Brands making big-time donations from Facebook to Frito-Lay are making headlines and sparking criticism with significant big-dollar pledges in response to COVID-19.
Giving back to the community is at the core of Praytell’s mission, and 2020 marks the 6th year of Passion Project, an initiative where we donate pro bono services and volunteer hours to non-profit organizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all our lives but we’re still here to help those in need while staying home.
Throughout National Women’s History Month, we reflect on the countless contributions and achievements of women creatives: we honor their innate ability to move society through progressive and inclusive perspectives.
At Praytell, we’ve been refining and perfecting our work-from-home and teleconferencing offerings for years, and we’ve learned a lot along the way. As many folks will be experiencing consistent WFH for the first time, we want to share some helpful tips we’ve picked up over the years. (Sadly no, it doesn’t involve watching reruns of The Office.)
As professional storytellers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that a diverse set of voices are represented as part of the broader wellness conversation, especially after the passing of another International Women’s Day. Let’s highlight a few people of color and underrepresented minorities who are doing the work in this field for everyone else.
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