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6 Ways to Improve Your Business Expertise and Strengthen Your Ethical Core

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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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? Halo Effect. link] 2 Hao, L.

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

The Hoyt Organization

The lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic changed their social behavior and interactions, and the great recession between 2007 and 2009 impacted their views of money and fiscal responsibility. Thus, they place a higher importance on brand ethics and corporate responsibility than millennials.

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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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How Josh McDaniels Survived Reputation Disaster to Earn a Second Chance

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

Ziegler happened to be previously employed by New England, where he got to see McDaniels dedication, work ethic, professionalism, skills and success up close and personal. When I went to Denver, I knew a little bit of football,” McDaniels said of his time with the Broncos back in 2009-10. “I I failed, and I didn't succeed at it.”

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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 while reasonable people can disagree about the cause, there’s no debating the effect: Depositors lost faith. They lost confidence. They didn’t trust the bank. The banking community has some unique dynamics… Scar tissue.

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Instagram pods indicative of 10-year social media trend

Communications Conversations

First, in the 2009-2012 period (roughly), you may recall mom and lifestyle bloggers forming these ‘blogger networks.’ Essentially, are they behaving ethically on social media platforms? You see, the “concept” of Instagram pods isn’t new. Not at all. Add this to your list when researching influencers.