In early August, Politico broke news that Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was hacked. Days later, the FBI announced it was probing the intrusion and said the Biden-Harris campaign was also a potential victim. Fast forward to late August, and the FBI confirmed the Iranian regime was behind the cyber-attacks. Now, as we enter the final…
The RSA Conference is the Olympics of cybersecurity. The stakes are high, the reach is global, and the displays of innovation show how much progress and collaboration the industry has made. This May, thousands of cyber experts will descend upon San Francisco to showcase products, seek industry insights and forge valuable connections. This year’s theme,…
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…
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…
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…
Following the November elections, we predicted how tech policy issues would fare under a Biden administration and a new Congress, as well as tips for how media pros should communicate about them. The predictions held up well for Biden’s first 100 days in office. Now, more than a hundred days in, we highlight two of…
Every four years, the United States has an opportunity to shift gears and move in a new direction. With the Biden administration, the U.S. has ushered in a new era — but we will need more than a new voice in the White House to solve society’s biggest challenges. Most of the challenges we face…
In a year marked by a pandemic, social justice movements and an economic crisis, giving back and giving thanks are more meaningful than ever. This year’s crises have disrupted society and thrown into stark relief the inequalities impacting so many of us. Those who have not lost their lives, their jobs, their homes or their…
As PR and public affairs specialists, we know tech clients will be asking our advice on how to navigate a potentially new administration and a Congress that remains split between Democrats and Republicans. From our point of view, there’s no one overall effect on tech policy. We think it will differ issue by issue. Here’s…
Today’s tech companies face a dilemma. Buried underneath headlines about the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 presidential election, and recent social justice movements are stories that point to a massive change in public perception of tech companies — and not a favorable one. In 2021 we will see the blunt force of government and public opinion…
The extraordinary sadness, anger, and hunger for immediate change expressed by millions of Americans in the streets, online, and in living rooms has deeply challenged even the most progressive boardroom thinking about racial diversity and the actions needed to accelerate equality. There is no magic button anyone can press to resolve hundreds of years of…
The tremendous grief we have seen across the nation in recent weeks showcases a very real and urgent need to address racism head-on, educate the public and provide resources for those in unjust circumstances. RH Strategic has always been on the side of progress – giving voice to the innovators and leaders with a big…
