Amnesty International USA

Reviving the Media Awards to honor human rights reporting and a free press.

Challenge

Following a decade-long hiatus, Amnesty International USA wanted to reintroduce their Media Awards, honoring the best in human rights reporting, the importance of a free press, and recognizing student journalists

Insight

Even with an established brand, the publicity strategy needs to respond to the present.

Solution

Grey Horse tripled Media Awards applications through a strategic multi-platform social media campaign, targeted outreach to international journalists, and a celebratory event at New York City’s Crosby Hotel, hosted by The Daily Show’s Aasif Mandvi.

Services

Audience Engagement
Public Relations

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