Ethical Voices

JUNE 27, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Bradley Akubuiro , a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive , where he focuses on corporate reputation, executive communications, and high visibility crisis management and media relations efforts. My career has spanned roles in management consulting, advocacy, and corporate communications.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 12, 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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Ethics Education Exercises Leadership 96

Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It most often bubbles up when I find myself confronted by a situation that presents an ethical challenge. Public relations is just that … open and honest communication with those publics who turn to us for advice, guidance, simple “do’s and don’ts.” You can’t handle the truth.”. Should we, or shouldn’t we?”…“What What do we say?”…“What

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Ethics Nonprofit Guidelines Exercises 65

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. From a crisis-communications standpoint, a red team stress-tests an organization’s strategy by expanding the circle of feedback the plan receives.

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Crisis Exercises Crisis Communications Reputation 152

Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Ahem, by the way, that's against our code of ethics.). Neither can a communications counselor. Communications professionals are valuable resources. Consider looking at your communications and public relations counselors this same way. The comparisons between lawyers and communications professionals are endless.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

AI compliance refers to adhering to a set of guidelines, regulations and ethical standards in the development, deployment and usage of AI technologies. AI compliance ensures that PR campaigns are conducted ethically, with respect for individuals’ rights and without promoting harmful content. What is AI compliance?

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Privacy Ethics Guidelines System 64

Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 29, 2019

That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. The Intersection of Bias, Ethics and PR Stunts in Media Relations. The temptation to replace thoughtfully considered and strategic communications with foolish antics. By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 19, 2023

It is itself an exercise in public relations. Ethics in public relations practice can be a challenging issue. Dinan is currently Head of the Division of Communication, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling. A Century of Spin presents a persuasive case for why the profession should constantly be vigilant on ethics.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Although I’ve shared some of the ways leaders are disappointing Millennials in previous posts, here’s the good news … you’re getting a few things right in your communication and it’s appreciated. Takes the time to communicate through videos. Communicates in earnest and follows up with action.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

But the actual work of reporting — and ensuring that public-facing content is accurately and ethically sourced, as well as factually correct — will be the work of humans for some time to come. Emerging AI literacy Across the journalistic and PR landscape, 2023 will be a year of emerging AI literacy.

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Journalism Public Affairs Ethics Technology 128

The Resolution Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

The documentary outlining communications agency, Cambridge Analytica’s involvement in the Brexit and Trump campaigns. Over my 17 years in PR, SEO, digital marketing and now software services I’ve picked up a lot of knowledge in digital communications. They described themselves as the world’s leading data-driven communications agency.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While the kidfluencer phenomenon is undoubtedly intriguing, it raises critical questions about the ethics, regulations, and responsibilities surrounding the children in the spotlight, as well as the implications for the companies and parents involved. Companies must be mindful of ethical considerations and prioritize the child’s well-being.

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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. It has become the cornerstone of successful communication strategies. This involves being genuine and sincere in communication.

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Crisis Airlines Crisis Communications Social Media 84

Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 2, 2020

Today, as a result of this reflection and realizing my research had uncovered a new Mode of Operation or communication model, I’m focusing on a FEEL roadmap in 2020; adding FEEL to all of my communications. How much do you use FEEL in your communication through all of your channels?

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PRSay

JULY 2, 2018

In addition to participating in tactical-training exercises, our group was provided top-level briefings that gave us a deeper understanding of the roles and mission of the U.S. As a professional communicator, I consider the conference to be a model influencer-outreach campaign. Lessons for communicators.

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Communications Public Affairs Conference Exercises 111

Mindful Marketing

MAY 8, 2022

Verbal restraint isn’t always ideal, but even common communication challenges like these can inform a newly trending social imperative—free speech. Serial entrepreneur and one of the planet’s richest people, Elon Musk is buying Twitter— perhaps the world’s most pervasive and controversial communication platform.

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Government Ethics Exercises Construction 87

Wadds Inc.

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The quality of the outputs will depend on the quality of the prompts and the number of iterations, but the exercise takes less than ten minutes. We’re helping several agency clients and in-house communication teams work through AI risk and opportunity issues. The impact on labour is clear. Please let me know if you need support.

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Publicity Tools Exercises Ethics 105

Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

By Leslie Clavin, VP, Editorial Services For two decades, SHIFT has guided clients through communications challenges as automation and artificial intelligence entered, disrupted and transformed their markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and beyond. How we use it: with an eye toward our firm’s ethical standards.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

By Leslie Clavin, VP, Editorial Services For two decades, SHIFT has guided clients through communications challenges as automation and artificial intelligence entered, disrupted and transformed their markets, from healthcare to manufacturing to transportation and beyond. How we use it: with an eye toward our firm’s ethical standards.

Publicity 78

Publicity Guidelines Training Transportation 78

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 14, 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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Ethics Nonprofit Exercises Radio 92

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

15 years have passed and while some aspects remain surprisingly at the forefront of our conversations of today, others seem to have vaped into the background and therefore taking a second to reflect on them is a valuable exercise. I think organizations have always had to deal with multilateral communication, but they often didn’t realize it.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It was a great exercise very early in my career. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? We have a responsibility to use data ethically. But we should do it in a way that’s ethical and honest. What other ethics issue did you want to discuss? What does that mean ultimately?

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

That’s why it’s more important now than ever for brands to do their part, to be ethical in their relationships with journalists and for them to support free press around the world. Capitalism fettered by democracy demands that truths be told, even if they make us uncomfortable. This is good for business and good for our country.

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Brand Branding Government Ethics 253

Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

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Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

The masterful public relations professional understands the enormous value of living a personal and professional life that reflects the highest standards of moral conduct and ethical behaviour. They are proverbial rotten apples that attempt to spoil many of us in public relations practice who abide by the highest ethical standards.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 12, 2016

The experience gained by collaborating and exercising creative and strategic muscles was important for the interns and the work product was useful. ” Test those waters again and again and watch the work and work ethic improve. The best part? The group didn’t miss a beat on any of their existing assignments.

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Internal International Exercises Ethics 120

PRSay

APRIL 11, 2018

Last year I passed an important milestone in my career: I had 10-plus years of experience in communications. As an English major with a minor in communications, I learned most of my PR skills on the job. As an English major with a minor in communications, I learned most of my PR skills on the job.

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Exercises Corporate Ethics Study 110

Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The good news is most bloggers follow strict ethical guidelines, such as indicating when they’ve been reimbursed for a product review. What it means for marketers: Although most bloggers are highly ethical, you need to exercise caution in who you approach and how. They’re not all “pitchable.”.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

In the UK a three day simulation exercise called Exercise Cygnus took place in 2016 to consider the potential impact of a pandemic influenza outbreak. The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Bird Flu outbreaks at the turn of the century were both precursors of a global pandemic.

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Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 16, 2021

This has a direct impact on social media and strategic communication, and is a trend that is currently in pay here. Ethical and legal analysis for copyrights on digital assets. What about the ethics and legal aspects these new digital assets bring to the table? Insert the gif from Reading Rainbow that shows: The More You Know!

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 4, 2019

Simultaneously, I worked as a physical therapy aide and learned how to perform electrical stimulation, heat therapy and various exercises to help rehabilitate patients. My first job out of college was at an ear, nose and throat doctor’s office where I learned my fair share about hearing aids, patients, health issues and basic career skills.

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Healthcare Publicity Exercises Ethics 74

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

His evidence-based exercises and vivid stories illustrate essential confidence-boosting strategies and principles that sharpen focus, increase energy and altogether bring a sense of purpose to work. Questions Are the Answer: How to Look Inward for an Outward Purpose.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career. The exercise was highly subjective and so is the analysis and interpretation of the data. You can read the paper reporting this project by following this link.

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Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2023

In my recent article , “An Ethics Professor Tests the Morals of ChatGPT,” I considered the question of whether AI has ethics. Although ChatGPT adeptly identified the ethical issue as “the trolley problem,” it avoided any real recommendation of what should be done.

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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In person exercises, engaged conversations with guest speakers, breakout sessions, and mini presentation / collaboration sessions. I absolutely LOVE the phrase our dear family friend John would say about working with neuroscience graduate students on work ethic by saying “I do not expect you all to work harder than I do.”

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Cision

AUGUST 9, 2016

Before you create any brand communication, you must ask yourself: Will my audience care? Brandon Puttbrese, account supervisor at GS&F, says in order for your communication to be effective, you need to understand what motivates your audience. How do you help brands create communication that inspires action?

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

12 months is an arbitrary period to measure change in a sector that is rapidly innovating in some areas such as artificial intelligence and digital media; but woefully slow in others such as diversity and ethics. The conversation around ethics will inevitably get louder in 2018. It coincides with the organisation’s 70th anniversary.

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