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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

The Halo Effect is intriguing—and ethically challenging in PR. Have you ever considered choosing a brand spokesperson based on their overall good looks and charisma? Over-Reliance on Positive Associations While the Halo Effect can be a powerful tool, it also presents challenges and ethical considerations. Commercial Research.

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P.T. Barnum: “There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity”

Doctor Spin

This was done by embracing controversy, using storytelling to his advantage, and sometimes, pushing ethical boundaries. Today’s leaders can draw from Barnum’s playbook, albeit ethically, by using powerful narratives and effective public relations strategies to garner attention and influence their stakeholders. The power of a brand.

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Cutting Out Weight Loss Ads

Mindful Marketing

Through its 2004 “Real Beauty” campaign the personal care brand pioneered promotion based on the reality that beautiful people come in all shapes and sizes. When I feel ill-equipped to tackle an ethical issue on my own, which occurs often, I reach out to others who have different and frequently more informed perspectives.

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After a Recent Three-Way Tie Up, Onclusive Acquires Critical Mention

Sword and the Script

I took a business ethics course when I was studying for my MBA. million over five venture rounds since 2004. Scale to compete with incumbents; Prowly adds media monitoring; Cision releases internal DE&I report; World’s First-Ever NFT Press Release. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Critical Mention vs. TVEyes.

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How Harry’s very LA relaunch has only just begun

Mark My Words

Just as when Jennifer Aniston became the ‘chief creative officer’ of a natural supplement range or when David Beckham backed a cannabinoid skincare company, these mutually beneficial ‘ethical’ tie-ups can be worth their weight in publicity gold. The impact of generating more connections to his brand is an ongoing struggle for him.

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The four Ps of public relations leadership

PR Conversations

Our professional codes of ethics say that ultimately our role is to serve society and sometimes that is seen as being in conflict with the interests of the organisations that we work for day to day. Here are the four P cornerstones where my thinking sits right now.

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10 Tips to Become More Likeable

Cision

Volunteering - In a 2004 study, volunteerism is said to increase overall well-being and happiness. Having a likeable brand can help you avoid crisis. “It is the unspoken ethic of all magicians to not reveal their secrets.” Barker writes that the most important aspect of demonstrating compassion is “doing.”

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