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Code of PR Ethics: The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View

Sword and the Script

LinkedIn acquired SlideShare in 2012. I think I could make a case arguing the ethics either way. PR Ethics of Communicating a Point of View As with many of the questions on this survey, we offered an optional open-ended comment field asking “why?” Communicators are “always” accurate and truthful: Business ethics. “If

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PR ethics and journalism ethics in the face of media business meltdown

Stuart Bruce

Since columnist Peter Oborne sensationally resigned from The Telegraph with a devastating public critique of what he believed to be its declining ethical and editorial standards I’ve read very little about the role and implications for PR, corporate communications and business. ” Thereafter no fresh reports appeared.

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

The Hoyt Organization

According to Pew Research Center , Generation Z, often abbreviated as ‘Gen Z’ refers to individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Thus, they place a higher importance on brand ethics and corporate responsibility than millennials. While this holds some truth, it is just the tip of the iceberg for this generation.

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Thoughts on Balancing Your Professional Work and Your Activism

PRSay

Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. Take a fresh look at the PRSA Code of Ethics , especially the core value of “Loyalty.” Looking to the past.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. The program has since grown to 15 schools nationwide.

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PR Advice For CEOs Under Fire

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

First, it was eclipsed by a fire-and-brimstone invective from Elizabeth Warren, who demand that he resign and called for jail sentences for senior executives who cross ethical lines. It’s just another sign that small details can communicate corporate values, and the top executive needs to pay attention. firm to defend themselves.”

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An Interview with Richard Bistrong, CEO, Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC

Critical Mention

From going to prison after being convicted for violating the FCPA (the US foreign anti-bribery law) to founding Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, and educating multinationals on current issues and challenges with respect to compliance, ethics and anti-bribery, Richard Bistrong has come a long way. If so, how?