Shooting for Authenticity
As someone who conducts photo shoots as part of my career, I know the ropes: Always arrive early, scout the location whenever you can and get a signed photo release…
Meet the Centennials
Baby Boomers. GenXers. Millennials. Are you wondering what — or who, as it were — comes next? Say hello, via your mobile device please, to the Centennials. Also known as…
A New Vision of Recovery and Inclusion
As we wind down another “May is Mental Health Month,” I can’t help but think about how much has changed since Vanguard began its first partnership with the Substance Abuse…
Eyes on the Prize: Instagram Contests for Social Change
This April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) focused on the theme “prevention is possible.” Sexual violence is a pervasive social issue and there are actions we can take to make…
Making Complex Topics Relatable
Raise your hand if you’ve heard of Zika. Now keep your hand up if you had heard of the disease before the outbreak. I imagine most of your hands are…
Scriptwriting for Authenticity
Scriptwriting is a key piece of my job. I absolutely love it. Vanguard is privileged to support a government client’s annual event designed to showcase positive stories about behavioral health….
Making Strides in Media Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
In our increasingly digital world, there are multiple ways people can consume content – text, pictures, GIFs, videos, emoji and more – all working to create unique information sharing experiences….
Parents: Trusted Channels for Youth
Last month for Alcohol Awareness Month, I wrote about the credibility that parents have when sharing messages with their children about drinking underage and the harm alcohol can do to…
When It Comes to Mental Health, Words Really Can Hurt
Increasingly, it seems like we’re entering an era where being “politically correct” is actually politically incorrect. Americans seem to be exhausted by the constant guidelines about what and what not…