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In a NEW blog, Vanguard's own Crystal Borde shares five lessons communicators can take away from the 2026 election cycle before Election Day even arrives: vancomm.com/building-nar...

Exciting news! 🎉Vanguard is a 2027 #Elev8GovCon Honoree! Thanks to our employees and clients for helping us earn this recognition of our commitment to people, partnerships, and community impact. Congrats to all honorees! Here's to continuing to #DoItTheRightWay.

As #HHM2026 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the Latino voices and contributions shaping the communications field. Look back at Comunicadores for the future through the years and the next generation of Latino storytellers, leaders and changemakers!

Turning complex public health topics into clear, engaging content is what we do best. For this new video for SAMHSA, our team led the scriptwriting, animation, and production to demonstrate effective substance use and misuse prevention strategies. Check it out: bit.ly/4s6W42a

Language shapes how we connect with communities. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re looking at AI and multilingual communication — and why human perspective still matters. Communicating across languages requires attention to culture, context and tone. vancomm.com/lost-in-tran...

✨ Behind every Comunicadores alum is a story worth sharing. For #HispanicHeritageMonth, we asked alumni to reflect on their journeys and how Comunicadores will help shape their futures. 💬 Their stories highlight the power of heritage, storytelling & community. Take a look ➡️

Earlier this month, Vanguard attended our first B Corporation™ conference, BLD Southeast! We connected with companies doing business for good, joined sessions focused on creating lasting impact and heard words of encouragement from U.S. Reps. Houlahan and Raskin.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating the power of local voices. 🎙️ Read our blog, “Hand Over the Mic: 7 Strategies to Amplify Local Voices,” and explore how communicators can listen, create space and elevate community perspectives. 🔗 vancomm.com/hand-over-th...

What do crisis communications, reputation management and ethics have in common? More than we sometimes acknowledge. In a new PRsay article, Vanguard's Crystal Borde says: Don't wait for a crisis to start building your ethical muscle: prsay.prsa.org/2026/09/23/i...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, Vanguard was proud to be on the ground supporting media efforts for CHCI's Annual Leadership Conference & 49th Annual Awards Gala. We are proud of our team's support in amplifying conversations celebrating Latino leadership and service.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 For Latina CEOs Maria Rodriguez and Brigitta Toruño, culture shapes how they lead — with service, kindness, passion and purpose. Hear how their backgrounds influence their leadership styles. #HispanicHeritageMonth

As we reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of Gloria Steinem, our President and CEO Maria Rodriguez shares her thoughts on what communicators can learn from one of the most influential voices of social change: www.linkedin.com/pulse/gloria...

There's a new acronym in the water: GEO. In a NEW blog published to Bulldog Reporter, Vanguard's own LeAnne DeFrancesco shares practical tips to help communicators prepare for an AI-powered future: www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/pr-t.... 🦈 No shark attacks here. Just strategy.

Opportunity starts with access to information. We're revisiting a video we created with the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contracting Program designed to help women entrepreneurs prepare for federal contracting opportunities. #WOSB #WomenOwned

What an honor to serve an organization dedicated to supporting and inspiring our future leaders. 💚 In late July, Vanguard President and CEO Maria Rodriguez joined Girl Scouts from across the world in Washington, D.C., for the 58th National Council Session and Girl Scouts Unite.

A communications campaign will only be successful if the people it is trying to reach see themselves in the message. VC Account Supervisor Savannah Young shares an inclusive communications campaign checklist in her new article in @prnewsonline.com: www.prnewsonline.com/inclusive-co...

🌟 Meet our last featured Comunicador, Valeria Hernandez! A rising sophomore at @gwuniversity.bsky.social, Valeria spent the summer interning with @lwv.org, advancing voting rights and #civic engagement. 📖 Read her blog: vancomm.com/empowering-e...

🌟 Meet our second featured #Comunicador, Daniella Meza! A first-generation student at @GW and Cisneros Scholar, Daniella has spent the summer interning at @PhillipsMuseum, exploring the connection between art, community engagement and public health: vancomm.com/fostering-co...

In a new blog published in Bulldog Reporter, Vanguard Vice President Dana Chomenko shares five takeaways on what community engagement and evaluation looks like in today’s communications campaigns. Read it here ↪️ www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/pr-n...

At the very end of June, a small team supported the League of Women Voters biennial National Convention here in Columbus, OH! From graphic design to event production, our talented team had so much fun helping the League bring #LWVCon26 to life! #clientwork

Looking back at a project we're especially proud of. In this video for the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, actor Leland Orser shares how a lesson about stroke symptoms came full circle decades later during a family emergency. #SurviveStroke #BEFAST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROWqzauIJS4

🌟 Meet our first featured #Comunicador, Emily Portillo! A George Washington University student and summer intern at the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Emily is using communications to advance disability rights and pursue her passion for advocacy. Read her blog: vancomm.com/communicatin...

Not all media tours are virtual. Every year a small team works to announce @farmaenfurecida.bsky.social's annual music & food festival in the selected city. This year, #FarmAid2026 is going to be at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA!

Plain language is essential for helping diverse communities understand and use complex health information. We're proud to look back on our work with the @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social, creating a series of six nutrition videos and resources in English and Spanish. bit.ly/4aOMKse

Join Erika Gaitan, Senior Account Executive at Vanguard Communications, this Thursday for “Beyond Translation: Meaning, Culture, and Human-Centered Communication in the Age of AI.” Thursday, June 25 | 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT Register here: www.centerfordigitalstrategy.com/digital-stra...

As AI becomes part of our creative toolkit, ethical use must remain central to how we design and communicate. In a NEW blog, Vanguard's own Creative Director Jo Ann Antoine explores the ethical considerations of AI in photo and video design: vancomm.com/ai-in-video-...

Today, we honor #Juneteenth and the enduring pursuit of freedom. We celebrate the strength, contributions, and stories of Black Americans whose leadership and perseverance continue to shape our nation and inspire progress.

The gap between perception and reality can define an organization’s future — and in today’s climate, trust is more fragile than ever. The strongest reputations are built long before a crisis hits. 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/A2RgpY8n5Lo

#ICYMI: Vanguard is now a Certified B Corporation™! We are proud to join a global community of businesses committed to using business as a force for good. Congrats on 20 years of impact B Corp! 🎉

We believe transparency is essential to successful partnerships with influencers, celebrities and spokespersons. In this new PR Daily article, our Vice President Crystal Borde explores what communicators owe high-profile partners before they say yes. Read more: www.prdaily.com/before-they-...

Congratulations to Vanguard's Vice President, Crystal Borde, on being published in @PRSA's Strategies & Tactics! The article is a great example of our ongoing exploration of PR and ethical AI use as a firm. Article Link: lnkd.in/e9XzUgUy [PRSA Membership Required]

Recently, our team was up bright and early, joining our client Rails to Trails Conservancy and their incredible volunteers on the TODAY show plaza in NYC. So great to meet TODAY anchors Craig Melvin, Laura Jarrett, Al Roker, and Carson Daly! #CelebrateTrails

Vanguard SVP Brenda K. Foster is headed to Netroots Nation later this week in Philadelphia! Don’t miss your chance to say hi and catch her session, “A Five Question Approach to Ethical AI Policy” on Friday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m. Learn more: www.netrootsnation.org/agenda/

In a NEW blog published to Bulldog Reporter, Vanguard's own Shannon Walsh shares examples of how AI can be helpful for underserved populations. Read it here: www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/pr-s...

Please join us in welcoming the 2026 Comunicadores for the Future cohort! 🎉 This group will gain hands-on experience across advocacy, public affairs, arts, health and social impact #communications. ⭐ Nikki Frias ⭐ Valeria Hernandez ⭐ Daniella Meza ⭐ Emily Portillo

As we head into #MemorialDay weekend, now is a great time for a reminder on water safety from YMCA. Did you know 88% of child drownings happen with an adult present? And distraction is the main culprit. Learn more from last weekend’s @GMA segment here: bit.ly/49e7MzV

Did you know May is #StrokeAwarenessMonth? We partnered with the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery to create this video highlighting the symptoms of stroke and when to call 911. Watch and share to help more people #BEFAST and #SurviveStroke. Learn more: getaheadofstroke.org/about-stroke...

At a recent panel hosted by @GeorgeMasonU's PRSSA Chapter, our own Crystal Borde joined fellow communicators to talk with students about what ethical decision-making actually looks like in the field. Check out our blog: vancomm.com/what-ethical...

AI might seem like the perfect translation tool, but it can fall short when it comes to cultural context. Our recent blog explores the opportunities and the limitations of using AI to translate and generate multilingual content. Read it here: vancomm.com/lost-in-tran...

From mobilizing 350K people on the National Mall for Earth Day 1990 to advancing sustainability today, our commitment continues. As a B Corp, we’re focused on people, purpose, progress & the planet. Happy Earth Day!🌎 #EarthDay #Sustainability #BCorp

After 26+ years at 21st & K, we're saying goodbye to our longtime DC office. It was a vibrant space where ideas, relationships, and purpose thrived. As we move to a smaller co-working space, our commitment to people and communicating for social change remains steadfast.

We love celebrating milestone anniversaries at Vanguard! 🎉 Senior Account Supervisor Faith James is celebrating 🔟 years! 🥳 VC & our clients are so lucky to have you on our team! Cheers to the next 10 years!

Being a B Corporation means holding ourselves accountable — to our clients and each other. In her latest article, our President & CEO Maria Rodriguez explains why B Corp certification matters now more than ever to Vanguard, and how it reflects who we are: bit.ly/3QpzjHT

TODAY: Join Vanguard Senior Vice President Brenda K. Foster TODAY at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about “Building an Ethical AI Policy in 90 Minutes: A Five-Question Framework for Nonprofits.” Register today to join: www.centerfordigitalstrategy.com/ai-for-nonpr...

In a new PRSA PRSay blog, Vanguard Vice President Crystal Borde explores just exactly what ethical communication looks like in practice and the responsibility that we as practitioners have to ensure discipline. Learn more: prsay.prsa.org/2026/04/08/w...

AI tools are making it easier than ever to create multilingual content, but effective communication requires more than just translation. Vanguard Senior Account Executive Erika Gaitan explores how AI is changing non-English communication. Read the full blog: www.prdaily.com/lost-in-tran...

Join Vanguard SVP Brenda Foster for a discussion on AI in Health Communication: Research, Tools & Ethical Opportunities for Communicators hosted by the @ Society for Health Communication on April 22 at 12 p.m. ET. Register today: ow.ly/KjUk50YyWB9

How well do you know Vanguard? Did you know that we have five core values that drive everything we do: Motivated, Impactful, Truthful, Friendly & Fun, and People-First. Learn more about our team in the video ⤵️