As the 2024 elections approach amidst increased turbulence on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., is in a state of flux. Major issues, including the regulation of generative artificial intelligence, have reached a fever pitch inside the Beltway. As with any change in Washington, organizations seeking to make an impact on the AI debate should prepare for…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, for the first time since 1998, updated its advertising guidelines for health-related products and services. These new rules impact endorsements, testimonials, claims, and other marketing and advertising techniques. Companies that produce food, over-the-counter drugs, devices, and health-related products should take note: the FTC expects companies to back up any claim…
Every new professional knows how hard it can be to get your foot in the door. RH Strategic’s Fellowship Program is designed to do exactly this: kickstart the careers of PR professionals. The Summer Fellowship program provides foundational experience to build a career in PR. We have many former fellows still on staff at RH…
Disruptive innovation has been a buzzword for a while now. We’ve seen that creating new markets or reshaping existing ones has the potential to bring about tremendous societal benefits. We’ve also seen that such innovation can cause significant disruptions in customers’ lives and businesses. Companies that define themselves as disruptors should be ready to walk…
Eli Lilly’s $35 cap of one of its insulin drugs was about 100 years in the making. By today’s standards, it’s a huge step toward affordability of the life-saving drug. By historical standards, it’s long overdue. (The original patent for insulin was sold for a few bucks in the 1920s with the public’s interests in…
As the world continues to grapple with the urgent need to address climate change and protect our planet’s resources, sustainability has become a key priority for businesses, governments, and individuals alike, with technology emerging as a critical tool for reaching these goals. In 2023, we can expect to see three major sustainability trends emerge, driven…
Black History Month is a great reminder of the important role Black culture plays in our daily lives – from modern music to sports to politics and beyond. As we celebrate Black History Month, we must honor the Black historical figures who changed the world and recognize how Black leaders today are helping make the…
Let me start by confirming that this blog was actually written by me. Not ChatGPT. But I won’t pretend I haven’t toyed with that idea. ChatGPT has been making headlines for weeks, and from personal experience, it has made its way to dinner tables as people experience first-hand what AI can do. It’s early days, and…
The RH Strategic team is expanding its expertise with a new colleague who will lead our work in the public sector—meet Bonnie McLaughlin. Bonnie brings decades of experience to RH Strategic as a vice president. She has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world while at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and…
We’re not the same company we were three years ago. When we opened for business in 2008, we focused on delivering value to clients and running the business like a business. We built a culture of integrity and compassion into how we operated the team. We also gave ourselves space to tinker with the company…
Welcome to our Summer 2022 fellows. Recently, we introduced our Summer 2022 Fellowship cohort—and to kick off our 2022 Fellowship Week celebration, we’ve asked this year’s cohort to share their experience so far and what excites them about the second half of the fellowship. What’s the most exciting project you’ve worked on so far? Why?…
As we celebrate Pride Month, we’re shining a light on a few important organizations that work endlessly to support the health and safety of individuals in the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+) community. According to the Center for American Progress (CAP) National Survey of LGBTQI+ adults, 15 percent of LGBTQ+ Americans report postponing or…
