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Bits, Bytes and the Ethics of Data

PRSay

Data has always informed the work of PR professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises new ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share and use. In their quest for research funding, some data scientists might forego scientific rigor and ethical considerations.

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Can Military Influencers Ethically Use Their Status to Sell Services?

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Leading With Ethics.” Please join the discussion on Twitter via #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, as well as two webinars (on Sept.

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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. When does product publicity become native advertising? Is it only when it appears as a paid ad opportunity on a rate card, available to any advertiser? PR Teams – Be On Alert.

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The Impact of Strategic Communications

5W PR

This synergy between communications and marketing amplifies the impact of advertising campaigns, product launches, and other promotional activities. Shaping public opinion and policy In the public sector, strategic communications are integral to shaping public opinion and influencing policy.

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Sephora Data-Privacy Penalties Sound Alarm for Marketers

PRSay

million in penalties for alleged violations involving its targeted-advertising practices. Data policies have traditionally been the responsibility of a company’s legal counsel or privacy director, but California’s regulations focus on practices typically managed by the marketing department.

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Social media updates: Instagram caption polls, TikTok’s silent fallout & LinkedIn introduces Sponsored Articles

Prohibition

These changes include new content policies and enhanced protections, and for marketers it’s important to consider target demographics in terms of their safety and privacy. It’s a reminder that responsible and ethical marketing practices are pivotal in this evolving digital landscape.

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Evolving Roles and Responsibilities in Public Relations

Deirdre Breakenridge

We were able to identify 6 management oriented roles associated with social media (social listening and analytics, online media relations, policy maker, employee recruiter, internal social media manager, and policing) and the specific duties those roles involve. My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication.

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