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📍DC-based. Award-winning Hispanic woman-owned PR firm working for a more equitable and inclusive world.
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We believe in people, purpose & progress. That’s why we’re proud to support Virginia’s colleges & universities through #VASCUPP. Learn more: vancomm.com/vanguard-and... #HigherEd
Vanguard and Higher Education: A Partnership Built on Values and Impact - Vanguard Communications
We’re thrilled to be on the VASCUPP schedule, making it easier for Virginia’s public colleges and universities to access our expertise.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Today is #GivingTuesday! So many community organizations are struggling right now. This year our staff voted to support District Alliance for Safe Housing, La Clínica del Pueblo & Miriam’s Kitchen — three organizations that are filling critical service gaps in the DC area.
December 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Our December Communicator of the Month explores podcasting's rise from hobbyist novelty to movement necessity — and why it creates the space needed for the conversations that actually change minds.

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#Podcasting #Communications #SocialChange
Communicator of the Month: Podcasting (2004) - Vanguard Communications
Explore podcasting's unlikely journey from hobbyist novelty to movement necessity — and why it might be exactly the kind of space needed for the conversations that actually change minds.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Join Vanguard’s Brittany Vanderpool & Faith James Doyle during the Digital Strategy Summit on Friday, 11/14 at 1 pm ET for their session “Leading the Conversation: Building Thought Leadership Through Social Media.” Register today w/ VanComm20 for 20% off: bit.ly/4nXORxN
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Happy #VeteransDay. Today, we honor all veterans for their selfless service to our nation.

🇺🇸 If you're a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, know there are caring, qualified responders standing by to help 24/7/365. http://veteranscrisisline.net
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Last week's @PRSA #ICON2025 conference was a reminder that our field is evolving faster than ever, but also that communicators who stay curious, strategic and values-driven are best positioned to lead the change. Here are our top seven takeaways: vancomm.com/7-takeaways-...
7 Takeaways from PRSA ICON 2025 - Vanguard Communications
PRSA ICON 2025 was a reminder that our field is evolving faster than ever, but also that communicators who stay curious, strategic and values-driven are best positioned to lead the change.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Happy Election Day 2025! Vanguardians from MD, PA, VA and NJ are happy to exercise their right to vote during this election. If you need last-minute info or experience problems voting, check out @lwvus.bsky.social resources: www.vote411.org
November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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November #COTM: From chat rooms to global conferences, virtual events have redefined connection and collaboration. 💻 Dive into our latest blog on the evolution of virtual gatherings. Read more ➡️ vancomm.com/cotm2025-vir...
Communicator of the Month: Virtual Events and Webinars - Vanguard Communications
Explore how virtual events and webinars have broken down barriers and made room for more voices to be heard. Discover how technology is reshaping the way we gather, learn and mobilize.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🎃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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October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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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October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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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October 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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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...
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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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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October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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#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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October 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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💬 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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October 16, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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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
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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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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October 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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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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October 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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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
September 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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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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August 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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🎉 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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August 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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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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August 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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AI can be a force for good — if we build it that way. Watch our latest video on how #EthicalAI can advance #SocialJustice. 💬🤖
August 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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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
August 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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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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July 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM