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Ethical Standards in the Public Relations Industry

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Anything less is not public relations; it’s propaganda. Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. First-rate PR is always solidly rooted in fact.

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How Can We Mandate Ethics In PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s no small irony that public relations has a reputation problem. At times PR agencies run afoul of ethical standards by trafficking in false or misleading information, hiding conflicts of interest, or working with a lack of transparency. PR practitioners are ethically aware. PRSA has a code of ethics.

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Crisis Comms, AI and Ethics: January Roundup

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

While Boeing promises more quality checks, Rory Kennedy, the director of the documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, told NPR , “The additional scrutiny — whether self-imposed or from the FAA — may not be enough to restore public faith in Boeing and the troubled 737 Max, which is now linked to the worst aviation disasters in recent history.”

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A Case for Marketing Ethics

Mindful Marketing

So, I was surprised recently when a student waited until others had left, then said, “Hey, Dr. Hagenbuch, I have a question about an ethical issue.” I felt for Grant in this predicament, but I also was very glad that he not only recognized there was an ethical issue, he was conflicted enough by it that he wanted to talk about it.

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5 Ways Accreditation in Public Relations Can Help With PR Awards

PRSay

These can be earned by attending conferences, seminars and workshops; writing articles about PR/communications; serving on your PRSA Chapter’s board; mentoring APR candidates; serving as an APR panel reviewer, and more. He presently serves as ethics chair for PRSA’s North Carolina Chapter.

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

Ethical Voices

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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How to Conduct PR Research Ethically – Marcia DiStaso

Ethical Voices

Joining me on this week’s episode is Marcia DiStaso , Associate Dean for Research in the College of Journalism and Communications and Professor of Public Relations at the University of Florida. (Go She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: How do we ethically ask questions in research? Go Gators! –

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