MGM Resorts Announces Bold Vision For Social Impact And Sustainability Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet

MGM Resorts International has announced an evolved vision for social impact and sustainability including setting goals to bolster diversity and inclusion, donate millions of meals and continue offering scholarship and educational opportunities for employees and their families. Through a commitment to be “Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet,” MGM Resorts is committing to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests and in the communities where the Company operates. “As a company with a global…

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Social Impact of PR and communications revealed

The first ever analysis of the social impact of PR and communications agencies has revealed that 80% of practitioners have helped meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their work. Of the 17 UN SDGs, four stood out as the most popular. Over 35% said their work was helping to achieve gender equality, with similar numbers reporting they have helped ensure healthy lives, promote sustainable economic growth and build resilient communities. Launched by the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Council, the survey of PR professionals has revealed that…

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PRCA launches consultation for draft definition of social impact of PR

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Council has launched a consultation for a draft definition of the social impact of public relations and communications. The new definition is the work of PR and Communications Council members and was presented to the PRCA’s National Conference in London on 21st September, by Simon Francis CMPRCA, Founder Member of social enterprise Campaign Collective. The definition reads: PR and communications has a huge impact on society. It is the responsibility of all practitioners to understand the social impact of PR and be aware of the…

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Project To Increase Social Impact of Communications Launches

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Council has asked Simon Francis, Founder Member of social enterprise Campaign Collective to lead its drive to improve the social impact of public relations. Francis will chair a group of PRCA Council members to define the social impact of PR, collate examples of good practice, and build understanding and measurement of social impact alongside traditional organisational and marketing objectives. The outputs from the group’s work will be discussed at the PRCA National Conference in London on 21st September. Simon Francis commented: “PR and…

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