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Study: APR Credentials Boost Confidence and Ethics Counseling Engagement

PRSay

A recent research study published in the Journal of Media Ethics sheds light on the significant role that accreditation and certification play in enhancing professionals’ confidence and frequency of engaging in ethics counseling. The study The study, conducted in the fall of 2022 by Dr. Marlene S.

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Exploring the modern corporate communication function

Stephen Waddington

The Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS have published a study of corporate communication teams and their contribution to organisations. The study by the Institute for Public Relations and PR NEWS published in August 2021 explores more than 300 US organisations, including international organisations.

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Page report highlights management communications opportunity

Wadds Inc.

A new report makes the case for the elevated role of corporate communications in management. The corporate communications or public relations function was elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic. My doctoral study at Leeds Business School is focused on whether this elevated role can be sustained and consolidated.

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Do Companies Bear Responsibility to Address ‘Environmental Justice’?

PRSay

According to a study by Golin , Black Americans are 75 percent more likely to live near commercial facilities that produce noise, odor, traffic or emissions that directly affect their communities. Photo credit: Alex Stemmers ] .

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Latin American PR Leaders on New Communication Essentials

PRSay

Gallo, head of communications and public affairs, Latin America, at the Zurich Insurance Group. Communication that builds trust promotes “a healthy public space where ties are strengthened and a more fruitful sense of community is developed,” he said. A brand’s communications should remain “simple, short and concrete,” he said.

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

PRSay

For his work there, the Russian Public Relations Association made him a lifetime member in 2005. He advocated for social responsibility and open, ethical corporate behavior — years before laws and a changing business environment compelled it.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

Through consistent and effective communication, PR can sway public opinion in favour of the organisation, enhancing its reputation and standing in the community. Building trust and credibility is another crucial objective of public relations. Increase positive publicity and decrease negative publicity.