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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

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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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How to Deal with Biased Reporters – Missy Hurley

Ethical Voices

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? I was pitching four reporters, three of which I knew pretty well. The fourth reporter I didn’t know as well, but I had worked with off and on. The next day I got a phone call from a reporter I’m used to working with.

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What is Public Relations’ First Responsibility in Ethical Situations? Linda Welter

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She discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: Where do you draw the competitive line? What is our first responsibility in ethical situations? Ethics issues with influencers Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? I am currently the CEO and Co-owner of the Caliber Group.

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

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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.

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The Big Players Consumer Reports and J.D. 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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The Ethics of Press Trips, Reviews and Affiliate Links – Scott Tharler

Ethical Voices

I first met him when I pitched him for a client, and we soon discovered we both went to Syracuse around the same time and had friends in common and wanted to talk about ethics. Scott discusses a number of important ethics topics including. The ethics of press trips. The ethics of reviews and selling products you review.

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Too many beers: ethics and client conflicts – Ken Kerrigan

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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. That situation arose.

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