There have been 3 moments in recent history that have changed the way we view the world: September 11th, the financial crisis of 2007-2009, and now. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the events leading up to and following the murder of George Floyd, all of us have experienced foundational shifts in how we work, live, and interact. In times of extreme change, how we hear and interpret messages shifts.
Author Archives: Abigail Thompson
5 LANGUAGE SHIFTS YOU CAN MAKE TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE
It’s easy to lose sight of this history when certain words and phrases start to be used more widely. But that history can be harmful. As a result, many of us unknowingly use harmful language without thinking about its origins and without intending to hurt anyone.
Language of Hispanic + Latinx Identity
Yesterday marked the end of National Hispanic Heritage month, a month intended to “celebrate the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic and Latin Americans to our culture and society.” So while events looked a little differently this year, at m+p, we wanted to use this time to reflect on what this heritage means to our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues and friends. How does it translate in their day-to-day, and the contributions they make beyond just this month?
When crisis hits, companies shouldn’t trust their instincts: Learning from Equifax’s mistakes
In the heat of a crisis, the knee-jerk responses from companies to defend themselves usually backfire. A better approach is to learn from past mistakes to respond the right way today.
What Communicators Can Learn from Uber’s London Response
While Uber’s apology to the city of London was a step in the right direction, there’s always room for improvement, and key ways they could make their response even better.
Why PR Should Focus on Emotion
Facts are important, but to win consumers over, you must appeal to their emotions. That means meeting them where they are and opening the door for more authentic conversations.
How Heineken Helped us Find Common Ground
Despite living in time of constant politicization, there are still ways companies can authentically advocate for an issue they care about – without alienating their customers.
Love Language & Left Swipes
After talking with New Yorkers to find out what kind of language they want to see in a potential match’s online profile, we share four simple language tips to create your best dating profile.