ePRISM: July 22, 2020

PRISM Vol. 2 is Out! AGTA If you haven't had a chance to read our most recent issue of PRISM, you can read online from the comfort of your home or office! MORE WJA Announces Lineup of Speakers and Sponsors for Virtual 2020 Awards for Excellence July 27 WJA - AGTA Member Keynote presenters include notable authors and a TED Talks speaker on corporate leadership. WJA will also host sessions on diversity and mentorship. Event sponsors include Natural Diamond Council, Boston Consulting Group, Citizen, Forevermark, American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and Jewelers of America. MORE Join AGTA & Receive a FREE 2020 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Entry AGTA The AGTA Spectrum Awards™ is open for anyone to enter; however, if you join AGTA, first-time Members earn a free entry into the competition, a $295 value! MORE

These are the Rockstar Retailers of 2020
Instore Mag
The INSTORE team is excited to announce the winners of the 19th annual America's Coolest Stores Contest! MORE

NRF Calls on Retailers to Institute Nationwide Mask Policy
Fox Business
National Retail Federation President Matt Shay on keeping retailers open safely by requiring face masks to prevent coronavirus spread. MORE

Which Gemstone's Green-Apple Hues have been Adorned for Over 4,000 Years?
AGTA
That's right, Peridot! Read up on the August birthstone that was dubbed as "evenings Emerald" by the Romans! MORE

United Nations publishes CIBJO statement to ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
CIBJO
The Office of the United Nations Secretary General has announced the publication of statements delivered by NGOs affiliated to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), for the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development that is currently taking place. MORE

AGTA COVID-19 Resource List
AGTA
From Marketing During COVID-19, to Free Online Seminars, #AGTATogether, AGTA Member Benefits and lifting our limitations on free stock-photography; check out all of AGTA's COVID-19 Resources in one place! MORE

How and Where to Fight for Your Marketing Budget
Marketing Land
While many businesses should consider reduced top-of-funnel ad spend, very few should abandon it altogether. You'll want to ensure you are in a position to power back during the recovery. MORE