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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 14h

🎃From mummified pages to ghosting your network, we’ve rounded up four frightfully good tips to help you avoid common #LinkedIn horrors this #Halloween: vancomm.com/brewing-up-s...

What’s the spookiest LinkedIn mistake you’ve seen (or made)? 👻

Brewing Up Success: A Cauldron of Tips for LinkedIn - Vanguard Communications

From mummified pages to ghosting your network, we’ve rounded up four frightfully good tips to help you avoid common LinkedIn horrors.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 1d

At @PRSA ICON 2025, some of the most accomplished women leaders in #PublicRelations (including Vanguard’s Maria Rodriguez!) gathered to share what it really takes to build, grow and lead in a changing industry. ⤵️ vancomm.com/she-built-it... #PRSAICON #PRSA

She Built It: 9 Lessons from Women Who Are Reimagining the PR Industry - Vanguard Communications

The insightful “She Built It” discussion reminded everyone in the room that leadership in PR is no longer about fitting into an existing mold.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 2d

When used thoughtfully, #AI can take on routine tasks, spark new ideas and bring clarity to complex data. But the most important work is still powered by people. Read more in our #blog: vancomm.com/from-pitch-t...

From Pitch to Post: Four Ways AI Can Strengthen Communications - Vanguard Communications

AI is helping teams work smarter and faster, but it cannot replace the values and creativity that guide our work.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 3d

TODAY: Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience tonight at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.

Learn more ➡️ vancomm.com/vanguard-voi...

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 9d

Live from #PRSAICON 2025! VC President & CEO Maria J. Rodriguez will join trailblazing #PR women founders at #PRSAICON to discuss leading with purpose & resilience. Join this panel discussion 10/28 at 5–6 PM ET at the Washington Hilton.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 11d

#AI can help #PR pros move faster and think more creatively. In a new blog that published to WWPR, our Associate Director Allison Gross shares how AI can support communicators in four key areas: wwpr.org/from-pitch-t...

From Pitch to Post: Four Ways AI Can Strengthen Communications - Washington Women in Public Relations

By: Allison Gross, associate director, Vanguard Communications Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to speak about artificial intelligence (AI) in communications at the National Disability Rights ...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 15d

💬 Stories spark change. Discover 7 ways to amplify local voices and #community perspectives for real, meaningful impact in our latest #blog: vancomm.com/hand-over-th... #Storytelling

Hand Over the Mic: 7 Strategies to Amplify Local Voices - Vanguard Communications

Discover seven ways to amplify stories and transform community perspectives into real, meaningful impact.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 16d

As #HispanicHeritageMonth wraps up, we celebrate the stories and leadership that inspire our Comunicadores for the Future interns year-round. 🌟 We’re proud to help empower the next generation of leaders in communications. 💛📸 #PR #PublicRelations #LatineLeaders

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · 23d

The strategy behind #FantasyFootball is surprisingly similar to building an effective #SocialMarketing campaign. Check out our latest blog for tips to help you draft a winning playbook: vancomm.com/drafting-a-w... 🏈

Drafting a Winning Social Marketing Playbook - Vanguard Communications

The strategy behind fantasy football is surprisingly similar to building an effective social marketing campaign. Check out our blog for tips to help you draft a winning playbook.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Oct 1

October #COTM: From AIM to AI, social media has reshaped how we connect, collaborate and create change.📲 Dive into our latest blog on the evolution of communication through social media and the platforms that made it possible. Read more ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025-soc...

Communicator of the Month: Social Media (1997) - Vanguard Communications

Social media has broken down barriers, built communities and amplified voices. Our latest blog explores how it changed the way we share, connect and mobilize.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Sep 25

Last week, a small team traveled to Minneapolis, MN, to manage the onsite publicity operation — including the opening press event and a surprise guest or two — at Farm Aid’s 40th annual music and food festival. #FarmAid40

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Aug 14

Elevating local voices is critical to lasting impact in our #communications work. But how can we do it in a way that builds #trust and #transparency? Our latest #blog shares four ways to empower local narratives: vancomm.com/building-tru...

Building Trust and Transparency: Why Local Voices Matter Most - Vanguard Communications

Elevating local voices is critical to lasting impact in our communications work. But how do we elevate local voices in a way that builds trust and transparency? It takes time and intentionality.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎉 Congratulations Karen Dale for being named Health Equity Champion by @WBJonline as part of its Innovators in Health Care awards. Our team is so lucky to work with you and everyone at @AmeriHealthDC! www.bizjournals.com/washington/n...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Aug 13

In advocacy #communications, deadlines are tight, stakes are high and nuance matters. That’s why #AI should be seen not as a threat, but as a partner. ICYMI, read our #blog to learn how you can leverage AI in your #writing: vancomm.com/author-and-a...

Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications - Vanguard Communications

Writing is an art and AI is a science. Together, they make a dynamic duo.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Aug 7

AI can be a force for good — if we build it that way. Watch our latest video on how #EthicalAI can advance #SocialJustice. 💬🤖

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Aug 1

Smartphones have changed more than just how we communicate; they’ve transformed how we organize, protest & advocate. Read our blog to learn how smartphones have become tools for #socialjustice📱: www.vancomm.com/cotm2025-august-smartphones

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 29

Can a robot write with heart? Not quite. But it can help us get there faster. In WWPR's recent blog, our own LeAnne DeFrancesco shares how communicators can ethically leverage AI in their writing: wwpr.org/author-and-a... #EthicalAI #Advocacy

Author and AI: The Perfect Pair for Advocacy Communications - Washington Women in Public Relations

By LeAnne DeFrancesco, vice president at Vanguard Communications When I joined my company’s AI Task Force in early 2024, I knew I was going to be the skeptic on the team. I had an open mind about AI t...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 23

Vanguard SVP Brenda K. Foster will be participating in the next #AI for #Nonprofits & #Advocacy Summit! Her session “#EthicalAI: Five Questions to Guide Non-Profit Use & Strategy” will take place on Wed, 7/30! Register today! Use VanComm20 for 20% off: centerfordigitalstrategy.com/ai-for-nonpr...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Last week, a small team was on the ground for the #2025TrainingInstitutes, helping to produce the conference's general sessions! We even made a new friend — #CookieMonster! 🍪We are thankful to continue to support children’s #mentalhealth.💚#clientwork #YoungPeopleThrive

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌟 Meet Nicole Vega Ayala, our third featured #Comunicador!

She’s a GWU sophomore & @gwcisneros.bsky.social Scholar using comms to fuel legal advocacy at the @Bazelon Center.

📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/leveraging-t...

#InternshipImpact 💬✊

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌟 Meet Rick Tzompa Chimal — our second featured Comunicador!

A @gwuniversity sophomore + @gwcisneros Scholar, Rick is interning at @LWV where he’s helping defend #democracy.

📖 Read his blog: vancomm.com/fighting-for...

Fighting for the Future of Our Democracy at the League of Women Voters - Vanguard Communications

Today, the League of Women Voters continues its mission to educate and inform Americans about their right to vote and keeping the ballot box accessible to all. The League has multiple teams that work ...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jul 1

July #COTM: #Email & the #internet have broken down barriers, democratized access to information and given rise to a new era of global collaboration. 🌐 Read more ➡️https://vancomm.com/cotm2025-email-and-internet/

Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jun 27

🌟 Meet Valery Montenegro-Hernandez — our first featured #Comunicador!

A @GWUniversity sophomore + @GWCisneros Scholar, she’s interning at the National Head Start Association & dreaming big: paralegal → dual J.D./M.A. 🎓⚖️

📝 Read her blog:
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Equity Begins Early: The Transformative Power of Head Start - Vanguard Communications

During my time as a communications and public relations intern at the National Head Start Association (NHSA), I’ve seen firsthand why programs like these are not only valuable, but essential to the co...

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jun 16

Tired of your site getting buried in search results? Here are 5 #SEO moves that actually work:

✅Write clearly with keywords
✅Link to trustworthy sources
✅Add alt text to your images & videos
✅Use descriptive URLs
✅Be patient — SEO takes time!

Details: vancomm.com/5-smart-and-...

5 Smart and Simple Ways to Improve Your SEO - Vanguard Communications

If your website isn’t showing up in search results, it might be time for a quick SEO check-up. Start with these 5 tips to help search engines (and your audience) find you more easily.

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Vanguard Communications @vancomm.bsky.social · Jun 12

Graduation can be scary!🎓Vanguardians share their insights and words of wisdom for those graduating and entering the workforce this year on our blog ⤵️ vancomm.com/insights-for... 🎓Congrats to the Class of 2025!🎉

Insights for Graduates: Public Relations, Social Change and Beyond - Vanguard Communications

Vanguardians share their insights and words of wisdom for those graduating and entering the workforce this year.

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