Remove Communications Remove Crisis Remove Ethics Remove Leadership
article thumbnail

The Capitol Riots: A Crisis Communication Retrospect

PRSay

The concept of crisis communications can elicit images of Olivia Pope on the ABC series “ Scandal ” rattling off a monologue to a slew of reporters. While not quite as cinematic in reality, crisis communications is at the heart of any professional communication enterprise. Learning from the crisis.

article thumbnail

Leading With Ethics During COVID-19

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). Please join the discussion via #PRSAChat and #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month.

Ethics 202
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Research, Communication Crucial Before Collaborating With Influencers

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Ethics Month to bring increased attention to the core foundation of the communications profession. Please visit prsa.org/ethics for additional programming and ethics resources and PRSA’s social media platforms for updates throughout the month. In May 2023, the U.S.

article thumbnail

Is Lawsuit Against Marketing Firm’s Role in Opioid Crisis a Precedent for Public Relations?

PRSay

In early May, the state of Massachusetts filed a lawsuit against Publicis Health for its work with Purdue Pharma, claiming its “unfair and deceptive” marketing practices helped fuel the national opioid crisis. A commitment to ethics. For communicators, the suit reinforces the need to commit to ethical responsibilities.

Crisis 164
article thumbnail

To Improve Crisis-Response Plans, Bring in a Red Team

PRSay

Just skim the headlines and you’ll notice everything from fraud and deadly cyberattacks to ethics violations, faulty products and tone-deaf commercials bringing down the mightiest of organizations. Organizations are only as strong as how they respond in moments of crisis. Invite diverse feedback and open communication.

Crisis 161
article thumbnail

McKinsey’s Cautionary Tale for Communicators

PRSay

Whether you’re a management consultant, lawyer, investment banker or communicator, any adviser in these situations must do several key things: • Put yourself in the mind of whoever is on the other side of an issue. . Will you be able to legally, ethically, reputationally defend the advice you gave? Photo credit: getty images ].

article thumbnail

4 More Personal Core Values of the Trusted Strategic Ethics Adviser

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.

Ethics 124