Vanguard Communications

06/03/2026

Our team joined Rails to Trails Conservancy and its incredible volunteers on the plaza of Today to help kick off Celebrate Trails Day!

We loved meeting anchors Craig Melvin, Laura Jarrett, Al Roker, and Carson Daly—and seeing our signs featured on air multiple times!

Proud that Vanguard could help encourage people across the country to take to the trails and bring that energy to live TV. 🌿🚶‍♀️

06/02/2026

Vanguard SVP Brenda K Foster will be in Philadelphia this week leading “A Five-Question Approach to Ethical AI Policy” on Friday, June 5, at 9:30 a.m.

This interactive will guide participants through five key questions developed alongside grassroots advocacy organizations—and demonstrate how the answers can be transformed into a practical, effective ethical policy.

Learn more: https://www.netrootsnation.org/agenda/

05/28/2026

🌍 Putting people first in the age of AI.
Vanguard’s Shannon Walsh breaks down how AI can be leveraged to help underserved communities, making more accessible and .

🆕 Read the new blog featured in Bulldog Reporter: https://www.agilitypr.com/pr-news/pr-skills-profession/putting-people-first-how-ai-can-support-unde…

With the rise of AI, it can feel like chatbots and automation are replacing human connection. There are also ethical concerns around its use and impact that must be addressed, especially in underserved communities that are already facing heightened environmental risks from the influx of data centers...

05/27/2026

Meet the 2026 Comunicadores for the Future!

We’re excited to welcome this year’s talented group of emerging and future leaders as they gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals across advocacy, public affairs, arts, health and social impact communications.

⭐ Nikki Frias — Reproductive Freedom for All
⭐ Valeria Hernandez — League of Women Voters of the US
⭐ Daniella Meza — The Phillips Collection
⭐ Emily Portillo — The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Vanguard Communications is proud to partner with The George Washington University Cisneros Institute on Comunicadores for the Future — a paid internship program designed to empower the next generation of communicators through mentorship and purpose-driven storytelling.

This summer, we’re excited to support their growth and celebrate the impact they’ll make in their communities and beyond.

Please join us in welcoming the 2026 cohort! 👏

05/21/2026

Our client The Y is helping raise awareness about drowning prevention and the importance of staying focused around water. Did you know 88% of child drownings happen with an adult present? In many cases, distraction near the pool is a leading factor.

Watch Good Morning America's recent segment to learn more about drowning prevention as we head into Memorial Day weekend. Learn important pool safety tips, and how families can help keep children safe around water this summer: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/133028894

05/07/2026

The Vanguard team was recently on site as the National Museum of the American Latino prepared to open “¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa.”

The exhibit on display at the National Museum of American History features nearly 300 objects that trace salsa’s evolution from its roots to its global influence.

It also includes pieces worn by , offering a closer look at her lasting impact on music and culture. 🌎

We’re proud to have played a part in welcoming this exhibit to DC!

04/29/2026

We're proud to share that Vanguard has received a Gold Hermes Creative Award for our Ethical AI expertise! 🏆

The Hermes Creative Awards recognize excellence in creative and strategic communications, and this honor highlights our commitment to responsible and ethical practices.

As artificial intelligence continues to shape how we work and , we remain focused on ensuring these powerful tools are used thoughtfully, transparently, and responsibly.

04/27/2026

At a recent panel hosted by George Mason University's PRSSA Chapter, Vanguard Communications’ Crystal Borde joined fellow PR professionals to discuss ethical decision-making in public relations and what it looks like in real-world practice. One key takeaway: the next generation of communicators isn’t searching for easy answers—they’re preparing to navigate the growing complexity of modern PR.

Read our latest blog for five key lessons on ethical communication in practice and how emerging professionals are shaping the future of the industry:

Ethics in communications is not a separate discipline. It’s not a checklist or a one-time decision. It’s embedded in how we practice.

04/23/2026

translation tools are transforming how organizations create multilingual content—but accuracy alone isn’t enough. Without cultural context, nuance, and an understanding of audience-specific language, AI-generated translations can fall short and lead to miscommunication.

In our latest , we explore the benefits and limitations of using AI for and multilingual content creation.

Learn why combining AI-powered tools with human insight is essential for creating messaging that’s both accurate and culturally relevant. Read it here:

AI might seem like the perfect translation tool. But there are things it can’t ever understand.