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PR as the Conscience of a Company

Ishmael's Corner

Public relations at its best acts as the conscience of a company. Companies often go through the painstaking exercise of crafting a mission or values statement. Acting with courage, challenging the status quo and finding new ways to grow our company and each other. Remember, I said “PR Utopia.”. Here’s what I mean.

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How Can We Mandate Ethics In PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

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. Then there’s what one report calls “defense of malicious behavior” where a PR team chooses to represent a bad actor. PRSA has a code of ethics.

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How Communicators Can Help Build Unity

PRSay

office of Ferrero USA , a global confectionary company, was a panelist on PRSA’s May 19 Diverse Dialogues titled “ Beyond the Hashtags: How PR/Comms Pros Can Drive Unity.” Particularly after a year of deep divisions in society, “Understanding different groups and cultures benefits us all,” Cheryll Ocampo Forsatz said.

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Corporate Reputation And The Whistleblower Culture

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As a PR person, I’ve always been fascinated by the complicated psychology of whistleblowing. Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. Lately it seems particularly relevant.

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Ethics and You: Leading the Way

PRSay

As PR counsel to clients or employers who rely on our input to ensure that their actions are viewed favorably by the public and the media, proactive ethical guidance is paramount. PR icon Arthur W. One of my favorite sayings is, “Either lead, follow or get out of the way.”

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Don’t Miss The Gen-Z Driven PR Opportunity In 2024

The Hoyt Organization

Gen Z demands a different PR communications approach than previous generations. Here are some amazing Gen Z-driven PR opportunities to take advantage of in 2024. Authenticity and value are key components of an effective PR strategy to engage this generation. Over half of Gen Z consumers are over the age of 18.

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Corporate Reputation And The Whistleblower Culture

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As a PR person, I’ve always been fascinated by the complicated psychology of whistleblowing. Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. Lately it seems particularly relevant. A mixed legacy.

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