PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 12, 2023

We know nothing about the personal life of Karolina Novotney, the unflappable chief communications officer of the fictional Waystar Royco Co. When founder Logan Roy suffers his first health crisis in Succession ‘s initial episode, she is ready with a “holding statement” to keep the press at bay until a replacement is named.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 29, 2024

A new report identifies five critical trends to future proof the corporate communications function. The growth of information and the rise of AI are transforming the communication landscape, creating both management challenges and opportunities for organisations.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 1, 2020

The post A look at communications ethics in times of crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. The number of confirmed cases worldwide passed three million, with hundreds of thousands more looming in the future. This new reality has fostered a dynamic shift in the media landscape. […].

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

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.

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5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2024

It delves into the intricate landscape of national security, cutting-edge innovation, and complex ethical considerations. In this high-stakes arena, public relations isn’t simply useful when it comes to crisis control. Their goal is to change how the public sees the defense tech industry.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 23, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Linda Welter , the CEO of Caliber Group , a brand marketing, public relations, and digital firm. She discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: Where do you draw the competitive line? What is our first responsibility in ethical situations?

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The public relations profession will continue to need human skills such as emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning and strategic judgement that technology cannot replicate. The public relations profession is slowly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools which have the potential to work smarter and more effectively.

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Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Thinking about your career from circus to healthcare to agency, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? The most difficult ethical challenge for me occurred following the Pulse nightclub tragedy in 2016. I was working for Orange County government and I led the communications team through a nightmare week.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 5, 2023

Amanda Coleman's Everyday Communications Strategies provides advice on proactively managing issues in corporate communication. Prevention is better than cure - and if a crisis situation is often described as a car crash, this book is all about avoiding collisions.

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PRSay

AUGUST 28, 2018

Without going into detail, here’s what I can say about that situation: Someone was insisting that we communicate something in a way that did not comply with my core values. This pretty much frames most ethical dilemmas, doesn’t it? Even in non-crisis PR situations, “now” reflects a time well before something reaches the public eye.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

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.

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Scott Public Relations

JULY 13, 2023

Los Angeles / July, 2023: The impact of the dramatic events of 2022 – Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis and global economic uncertainty – continues to reverberate worldwide. These reverberations are also reshaping the global operating environment of PR and comms firms as well as clients’ communication needs.

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Institute for Public Relations

APRIL 25, 2023

This blog is based on the original study in the Public Relations Journal. For example, when a crisis strikes (and even before), executives seek out communication leaders for advice on how to navigate tricky situations. What qualifications differentiate … Continue reading Should Public Relations Be Considered A Profession?

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 6, 2023

Most of the most intriguing communication and public relations ethics issues this week* dealt with AI ethics. UNESCO calls for global AI ethics framework – Globally, last week, UNESCO called on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 24, 2022

A fundamental public relations problem lies at the heart of public relations practice. “We People don’t often understand what we do, and we don’t help ourselves,” said Chris Foster, CEO, Omnicom Public Relations. The public relations function had a good COVID-19 pandemic. The public makes no such distinction.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). This week I paused to catch up on reading several other surveys of interest to PR and communications. Six in 10 comms pros face ethical challenges.

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Garrett Public Relations

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Keeping up with the vicissitudes can be difficult for public relations practitioners […]. The post 5 Public Relations Trends to Watch in 2019, Starring AI, Ethics and More appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

More than 50 years later, his words ring true as a map to become a better communicator in 2022. Public relations must take a lead in offering objective facts from the best sources. Teams must also devote time to communicating the need to increase fees and lower delivery speeds. Last year offered very few glory days.

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Maxim Behar

APRIL 17, 2024

“The Global PR Revolution” is delving into ethics, morality, accuracy, and transparency — but the fact is that the gist of our job has always been to tell the truth, and this is what we’ve been doing in our everyday lives. By September 2017, the Bell Pottinger firm had all.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

As organisations manage a complex business landscape, the internal communications function can demonstrate its value as a strategic management function. My focus as a public relations practitioner and management researcher is on elevating the internal communications function's role in management. The headlines are challenging.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

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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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Crisis communications was the agenda for last week at the Crisis6 conference where PR and communications academics and practitioners from around the world gathered to … The post Crisis communications – academics and practitioners learning and sharing global best practice appeared first on Stuart Bruce.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 27, 2023

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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. . By 2010, the opioid epidemic was already in full swing, and public concern about it had grown.

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Doctor Spin

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ethos, pathos, and logos are three powerful modes of persuasion in public relations. Here goes: Quicklinks Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Public Relations PR Resource: Perception Management Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Public Relations Classical persuasion. Public Opinion (1922). Public Opinion (1922). In Wikipedia.

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5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

Before talking about building trust after a crisis, let’s at least mention the need to build trust with your clients and customers on an ongoing basis. Nature of the Crisis. The reason for the crisis will make a difference on how your proceed as well as what to do early on and later. Or if not, more likely to forgive faster.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars. Talk Like Ted. PRSSA Webinars.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Today’s crisis realities present some of the biggest challenges and obstacles to be faced in a crisis or emergency. In fact, if you aren’t prepared, today’s crisis realities will work against you , rather than for you, in a crisis – making your task of effective crisis management extremely difficult.

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Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a framework that helps companies measure and assess their ethical impacts using detailed criteria to meet their sustainability goals. It can be overwhelming for an organization to feel like they need to transform their business model overnight due to public pressure and rapidly changing policies.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

In a world saturated with information, where consumers are more discerning than ever, the role of authenticity in public relations and communications cannot be overstated. Authenticity is the glue that binds relationships, builds trust, and shapes public perception. This involves being genuine and sincere in communication.

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The events of the last few weeks demonstrate how critical communications planning is to safeguard your reputation and win in the court of public opinion. The events that played out in the public sphere around OpenAI over the last few weeks have undoubtedly made it one of the biggest stories of the year.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2019

Just about everything but public relations as we’ve practiced it. Some of the familiar topics are there — branding, corporate social responsibility, crisis communications — but not necessarily in a form many of us would recognize as aspects of the profession we’ve come to know. So what’s on the minds of tomorrow’s professionals?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Many of these findings support and add to what you reported in your book, “ Social Media and Public Relations: Eight Practices for the PR Professional. – Marlene Neill.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The advent of disruptive technology like Artificial Intelligence is transforming various industries, and Public Relations is no exception. It stresses the importance of establishing trust and implementing safeguards when using AI in PR – most likely creating a tug-of-war between product teams and ethics teams.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

We presented a sampling of the findings – along with analysis – from the 3 rd Annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020. Here’s the recording: Also, see these pieces related to this year’s survey: PR Measurement: How is Communications Proving Value?

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in. What is Crisis Management?

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