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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. By 2004, Mitsubishi was forced to leave the DaimlerChrysler alliance.

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

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

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In Memoriam: Howard J. Rubenstein

PRSay

That pride was on display in 2004 when PRSA held its International Conference in New York with Rubenstein serving as the honorary chair. In an interview with PRSA publications in 2004, Rubenstein said that a career in law wasn’t for him — ditto for the newspaper business. A PR career starts in Brooklyn .

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The devil wears (preloved) Prada: Tech and second-hand marketplace growth

PR in High Definition

Clearly, my dad was setting trends back in 2004. It’s expected to reach $350 billion by 2028 , no doubt driven by second-hand market platforms like Vinted and Depop, which are used by millions across the globe.

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How to successfully advocate for transparency – Jamie Floer

Ethical Voices

How to protect your company’s reputation when other similar brands are having ethics failures. Why we need to keep ethics front and center. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? As ethical public relations professionals, we need to be transparent at all times. I am a utility nerd.

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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. 3 Chryssochoou, X.

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The Amplification Hypothesis: How To Counter Extreme Positions Effectively

Doctor Spin

Source: changingminds.org According to conversion theory, while majorities often claim normative social influence, minorities strive for ethical high ground. In contrast, many majority members don’t hold their opinions so firmly. They might belong to the majority for no other reason than that everyone else seems to be. and Volpato, C.

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