What Is PR’s Role in Safeguarding a Free Press?
I entered the world of public relations from journalism — as so many practitioners do. Trained first as a reporter, my nose for news has served me well over the…
VC Digital Bytes: August 10, 2018
Every two weeks, Vanguard distills hundreds of digital media headlines into the best “byte”- sized pieces of useful information. Each edition has news ranging from the latest Facebook algorithm changes…
Comunicadores Impacted My Life and Career, Looking Back A Year Later
By Evelyn A. Ramírez This post was originally shared on Evelyn A. Ramírez’s personal blog. Evelyn was a 2017 member of Comunicadores for the Future, a program from Vanguard Communications…
Communicator of the Month: Jaime Escalante — Inspirational Instructor
Our Communicator of the Month series showcases individuals whose voices have made a lasting impact on our country. In 2018, we highlight immigrant-activists who have shaped our nation’s perspective on…
VC Digital Bytes: July 27, 2018
Every two weeks, Vanguard distills hundreds of digital media headlines into the best “byte”- sized pieces of useful information. Each edition has news ranging from the latest Facebook algorithm changes…
Art Imitates Life: Is Diversity and Inclusion in Entertainment Here to Stay?
As Vanguard Communications prepares to support the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Voice Awards on Wednesday, August 8, I began thinking how television, films and documentaries have…
World Mental Health Day 2018: Exploring Our Progress Toward a Brighter Future
Last week, Jason Kander, a former Missouri Secretary of State and founder of the voting rights advocacy organization Let America Vote, announced he would be ending his campaign for Kansas…
Strategic Partnerships
When your work has a lot of layers, audiences and stakeholders, being effective can require not going it alone. Finding common ground and staying engaged are the keys to opening…
Communications Planning
Building a campaign without a plan is a little like building a house without a blueprint. It can be done, but you have no idea when the project might fall…