DEI

[SWMS contributor Kally Lavoie writes:] As we outlined in an earlier article in our recent SWMS deep-dive, pitching DEI thought leadership is “high-risk, high-reward” for both clients and the PR teams that represent them. It can be tempting to stick one’s head in the sand and shy away from sensitive pitching topics, but there are many benefits of speaking out on DEI topics...

[SWMS contributor Kally Lavoie writes:] This year has shown us that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) stories are rapidly changing and will continue to do so well into 2021. While we can’t predict what will happen with the November election, we’ve pulled together some advice on story shaping on how DEI will evolve into 2021.

It often helps to study examples of story types you're seeking for yourself. Here’s an ongoing glossary of story types in the DEI space that might help shape your strategy.