Recapping Major 2016 Changes to Our Favorite Social Media Platforms
It seems we look at every year as a “big” year for social media. This year, it wasn’t so much about new channels emerging, but mainstay channels expanding their…
Step 1: Creating a Situational Analysis
Strategic communications planning is the foundation for successful and impactful communications and marketing activities. Each month, Vanguard Communications is releasing a new article describing each step of this important…
1 in 5 Youth Experience Severe Mental Illness Each Year—Can Big Data Help Them?
One in five youth experience a severe mental illness each year, and just over half receive mental health services. Research shows 50 percent of mental illness begins by age 14,…
Finding Media Opportunities Beyond Black History Month or Other Observances
Today is the last day of Black History Month. Throughout the month, you’ve probably read or heard many stories and accomplishments of important black Americans. Beginning tomorrow, you’ll see stories…
Strategic Communications Planning: What It Is and Why It’s Important to Your Organization
Strategic communications planning is the foundation for successful and impactful communications and marketing activities. Each month, Vanguard Communications is releasing a new article describing each step of this important…
8 Social Media Lessons from the Emmys & DC Public Schools
Last night’s Emmy Awards had a surprising star on social media: District of Columbia (DC) Public Schools. Onstage to present an award, comedian Dave Chappelle admitted that he had skipped…
It Takes a Village: Talking About Men’s Health
We know that it takes a village to raise a child, as the saying goes. At Vanguard, we also know that it takes a village to talk with men about…
Using Twitter’s Quote Tweet Feature for Brands and Social Change
Twitter has listened to its users and created a useful way to quote other tweets. Hooray! What is a quote tweet, you ask? It’s the ugly stepsister of the retweet….
Vanguard Communications Hires Noralisa Leo and Matt Chun to Expand Diversity + Inclusion and Digital Practices
WASHINGTON — Vanguard Communications recently welcomed executives Noralisa Leo as vice president of the Diversity + Inclusion Practice, and Matt Chun as vice president of the Digital Practice, to…