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Report: Amid Growing Mistrust of Governments and Media, Business Must Provide Credible Information

PRSay

After a turbulent year of the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest and political instability, public mistrust of societal institutions is widespread around the world, Edelman’s 2021 Trust Barometer finds. Trust scores have dropped for government leaders, CEOs, journalists and even religious leaders. Illusttration credit: vectorium ].

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From CSR to Investor Relations to the Hispanic Market to Public Policy: Business Wire’s Most Popular Blog Posts of Q3 2021 | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

In the third quarter of 2021, corporate social responsibility (CSR), investor relations, the Hispanic market in the U.S., and government and policy communications were the blog topics that resonated most with communications readers.

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Audit Reform Bill is limp response to corporate failure, climate, and social concerns

Stephen Waddington

There’s nothing in legislation proposed by the Government to address robust corporate reporting failures or tackle climate, and social concerns. The Government has introduced planned legislation in the Queen’s Speech ( p49, Lobby Pack ) to tackle how companies report to stakeholders. is a signatory to the Better Business Act.

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Corporate communication function shifts from cost centre to value creator

Stephen Waddington

The assertive role and reputation of corporate communication during the COVID-19 crisis is an important legacy. In late March the corporate workforce shifted from working in the office to home, and areas of the economy exposed to the virus such as entertainment, leisure, hospitality, and visitor attractions shut down.

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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It also surveyed 1,500 respondents in the U.S.

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The ABC’s of ESG and Reputation. Corporate Care or Greenwashing?

Reputation Us

The rise of the awareness of ESG—environmental, social and governance—and its importance started to truly take form three years ago. Quoted Companies Alliance ] Corporate Care or Greenwashing Over the past three years, most corporations seemingly say the “right things” about their support of ESG factors.

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From Celestial Insights to Corporate Innovations: How Space Tech Enhances Business on Earth

Stern + Associates

Inspiring Tech’s Up-and-Coming Women Leaders Founder of the MIT Space Exploration Initiative in 2016 and co-founder of the Aurelia Institute in 2021, Ekblaw is committed to getting more women into tech management roles.