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Ethics and Accountability in Public Relations are Non-Negotiable

Waxing UnLyrical

I’ve been known to “wax unlyrical” time and again with my view of what comprises good/ethical/professional public relations. Ethics,” in a nutshell, is about doing the right thing. . Because ethics and accountability in public relations are non-negotiable. Ethical public relations practice is not an “either/or” thing.

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Blogger Outreach Versus Media Relations: What Marketers Need To Know

Polaris

According to a 2013 Technorati study , blogs are one of the most important online sources of purchase influence. If your product falls into a niche, blogs are a terrific way to get the word out to your target market. What it means for marketers: Bloggers are “pay for play,” and the more popular the blog, the more you’ll pay.

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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. Most of this happened in the U.S. If so, how?

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The Four Models of Public Relations

Doctor Spin

However, this one-way communication approach can be perceived as self-serving and may not always reflect an organisation’s genuine values or commitment to ethical conduct. Please support my blog by sharing it with other PR- and communication professionals. The Greatest Show on Earth. Thank you for reading this article.

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I Sold PR 20/20, but That’s Just the Start of the Story

PR 20/20

Consider how much time and money you and your team spend performing repetitive marketing tasks such as: creating social media updates, writing blog posts, personalizing emails, developing advertising copy, managing digital media spend, optimizing web pages, testing creatives, and extracting insights from analytics. Growing smarter.

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Stalwart Interns. Where are they now?

The Stalwart Blog

I not only learned how to write op-ed pieces, blogs, and press releases, but I learned the importance of honesty and integrity when conducting business. I admired the team at Stalwart for their work ethic and dedication they have to their clients. Brianna Bruinsma , Stalwart summer 2013 intern. What I learned at Stalwart?

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Double-dipping exposes reputation risk in blurred boundaries of PR and journalism

PR Conversations

For public relations practitioners committed to ethics and professionalism, the natural first instinct was self-righteous shock. Most codes of ethics are clear about why this is wrong. Transparency helps—but it’s not enough. In many sectors, there are rules about conflicts. Here is a personal example: I sit on a university board.