As FOX prepares for the September 23 premiere of Empire's second season, the network is partnering with the nonprofit Notes for Notes for a new initiative entitled "FOX PRESENTS EMPIRE Behind the Beat." The campaign will raise money to build fully equipped music studios across the country for young people to have free access to instruments and audio equipment, as well as professional mentors to help them hone their talent. The program will inspire the next generation to create its own musical voice.

Sustainability has been a hot topic lately – from public policies to private initiatives, Green is everywhere.

As an event professional, my job is to be an experiential storyteller. My team and I connect audiences to the things that matter the most to them - from thought leadership conferences to technologically interactive events to employee volunteer days of service.

Planning a memorable and engaging experience takes time and an eye for the smallest of details.  However, one detail might be missing from the road map: a sustainability plan.

Happy hump day!  We know that Wednesdays are particularly tough in the summer, as we look forward to those long, summer weekends.  To bring you into the home stretch, we’re sharing this week’s scoop focused on everything purpose and the challenges of nonprofit growth.  Read on to find a few of our favorites from this week’s CSR chatter.

The Scoop:

By Molly Steinkrauss, Associate Marketing Director of Public Relations, Digital and Media for Clorox Bleach​

If you asked a millennial to describe bleach, words that may be mentioned include whitening, strong and chemical. In fact, many people may be unaware of bleach’s role outside the laundry room.