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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

What all these companies have in common is a cadre of leaders ready to stick to their principles and take the heat. In recent weeks, though, that relationship has soured over the company’s refusal to agree to a similar moratorium in another environmentally sensitive region of Brazil and… its failure to meet its anti-deforestation targets.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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Blowing Your Own Horn Falls Flat. When it Comes to Reputation, Third-Party Validations Bring True Harmony.

Reputation Us

When individuals or companies overly promote themselves without credible evidence to back up their claims, it can erode trust. Even larger companies like General Electric and Procter & Gamble keep a close eye on these reports, as a negative evaluation from such reputable sources can significantly impact their brand image and sales.

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Too many beers: ethics and client conflicts – Ken Kerrigan

Ethical Voices

Ken discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: Too many beers – Ethics and client conflicts. Can corporations really be ethical media enterprises? We get into a little bit about ethical dilemmas that we might face in the profession, including in today’s stakeholder driven world.

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Investing in Corporate Reputation Via Responsible, ESG Investing

Reputation Us

Rather than simply steering clear of companies doing wrong by avoiding “sin stocks,” investors and consumers are actively seeking out companies that are proactive in “doing right”— seeking both a positive impact on society and favorable investment results. In addition, two-thirds would prefer to work for such a company.

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

PRSay

As Courthouse News Service reported , the Massachusetts case continues a trend of targeting not just drugmakers but also the marketing companies that help them promote their products. As part of that effort to lift Purdue out of Chapter 11, the company’s owners, members of the Sackler family, have agreed to pay a $4.28

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