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

PRSay

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. In 2008, he received PRSA’s highest individual honor — the Gold Anvil. Epley, who joined the U.S. were lifelong.

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This Week in PR Ethics (5/18/23): Taking on Climate Lies

Ethical Voices

There were 30 companies with at least 20 native ads each on the topic. The researchers found a decrease in negative coverage of key companies after they purchased native advertising. Lack of disclosure – Many communication professionals make use of native ads and follow the PRSA Code of Ethics when it comes to proper disclosure.

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The top 10 most-read blog posts on Sword and the Script in 2023

Sword and the Script

The content readers viewed the most were largely about the topics of generative AI in PR and marketing – with a touch of Twitter and a sprinkle of marketing budgets In 2008 I came home from a long deployment to find the PR and marketing world had changed. It’s also a clear way to demonstrate my work ethic and affinity for continuous learning.

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For comms pros, Silicon Valley Bank is a reminder that trust is currency

Sword and the Script

The financial crisis of 2008-2009 still haunts many of us; Frayed nerves. …and few companies would feel the consequences of lost trust so rapidly as banks, but it’s not entirely dissimilar. Listing a role for hire — when no such job requisition exists — feeds the belief a company is growing.

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The Importance of Comprehensive Ethics Policies – Joseph Abreu

Ethical Voices

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: The ethical importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. How to get ahead of AI ethics challenges Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

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Train Your Brain to Apply “Longpath” Thinking

Stern + Associates

By advocating for what he calls a “transgenerational ethic,” a big picture understanding of our place in the world and how we can contribute to future generations, Wallach helps leaders build strategic decision-making capabilities that go beyond the quarterly or annual review to ensure long-term impact. State Department, The U.N.

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Maxim Behar in the business podcast "What Money Can Do"

Maxim Behar

They don't remember hyperinflation, they don't remember the hard winters, they don't even remember the crisis of 2008-2009. I have a friend who now runs a very large IT company, but when he was 20 years old, he was a sailor, he graduated from naval school, and he really wanted to shine. Bulgarian company! Never, on any occasion.