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 the…
What’s New with Sitar: Sitar’s Star Shines Bright through Saints Band
This post was written by Vanguard’s LeAnne DeFrancesco, Pro Bono Committee Member for WWPR, for their blog to promote DC nonprofit Sitar Arts Center and their annual gala fundraiser. Visit…
Recovery Month and the Use of Proper Terminology
This month marks the 27th year of National Recovery Month, an observance held each September to educate Americans about how substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those…
Is the Press Release Dead?
While leading a media relations roundtable discussion at the Public Relations Society of America-National Capital Chapter’s (PRSA-NCC) 8th Annual Public Relations Issues of the Day for Associations and Nonprofits, I…
Social Media is About Relationships
It’s common knowledge how important it is to use social media for events and specific campaigns. But often, what’s missing is authentic engagement. Social media should tell a specific story…
Profiles of Impact: Sparking an Electric Revolution
30 Years, in 12 Months: Our Profiles of Impact series showcases just 12 moments out of many that have made our work both meaningful and impactful. But how did we…