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PR Ethics … “You CAN Handle the Truth”

Waxing UnLyrical

It most often bubbles up when I find myself confronted by a situation that presents an ethical challenge. The Public Relations Society of America makes it crystal-clear that “Honesty” is a key element in its Code of Ethics. “We He blogs at A Professor’s Thoughts. You can’t handle the truth.”. Should we, or shouldn’t we?”…“What

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Ethics and Accountability in Public Relations are Non-Negotiable

Waxing UnLyrical

I’ve been known to “wax unlyrical” time and again with my view of what comprises good/ethical/professional public relations. Ethics,” in a nutshell, is about doing the right thing. . Because ethics and accountability in public relations are non-negotiable. Ethical public relations practice is not an “either/or” thing.

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The Bravery of Silence: Responsible Advocacy Starts With Listening

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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Kidfluencers

Mindful Marketing

Today’s online influencer marketing makes it difficult even for adults to connect the dots between product users and corporate sponsors. I gained a sense of this vulnerability while teaching classes in Advertising Ethics for about a decade. ” Subscribe to Mindful Matters blog.

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“Your Cheatin’ Heart”: Why Transparency Should Matter

Waxing UnLyrical

I frequently voice my opinion on behalf of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) on ethics, in particular on the issue of “transparency.”. PRSA’s Code of Ethics presents clear guidelines on the ethical considerations that public relations professionals should embrace when representing clients or employers.

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Do You Believe in Better Business?

Mindful Marketing

based nonprofit comprised of “chief executive officers of America’s leading companies ,” issued a Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation. ” Similarly, Alex Gorsky, CEO and Chair of Johnson & Johnson added: “This new statement better reflects the way corporations can and should operate today.”

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17 people who should have been on MN AdFed’s 32 Under 32 List

Communications Conversations

But, you just can’t have an event recognizing the best of our industry and completely exclude the people in corporate, non-profit and solo settings. who work for corporations or non-profits or are solo practitioners that I believe deserve the spotlight (some nominated by me; others nominated by friends). “Nerland Co.