Respect Educational Diversity
Public Relations, PRSA Columns Melissa Vela-Williamson Public Relations, PRSA Columns Melissa Vela-Williamson

Respect Educational Diversity

When is the last time you thought about the education level of your stakeholders? As PR professionals, we may think more about visual indicators of diversity than how people differ in ways we can’t see. The level of education people have can affect all aspects of their life. Have you considered tailoring your PR strategies in relation to educational diversity?

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Making Connections with Hispanic Influencers
PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson

Making Connections with Hispanic Influencers

How do you connect with the Hispanic market? That’s a top question for organizations because Hispanics accounted for 52 percent of the U.S. population growth in the last decade and have an economic buying power of $1.5 trillion. Hispanic consumers are tight-knit networks — we are wired for referral based, word-of-mouth marketing. A primary trust factor is whether a family member or friend has referred us to an organization, product or service.

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National Museum Elevates Latino Contributions
PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson PRSA Columns, Public Relations Melissa Vela-Williamson

National Museum Elevates Latino Contributions

My family and I recently explored the first iteration of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C. As the Smithsonian works to secure a stand-alone museum site, the Museum of the American Latino has been integrated into the National Museum of American History through the construction of the Molina Family Latino Gallery. 

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