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Bits, Bytes and the Ethics of Data

PRSay

Data has always informed the work of PR professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises new ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share and use. In their quest for research funding, some data scientists might forego scientific rigor and ethical considerations.

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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. When does product publicity become native advertising? Is it only when it appears as a paid ad opportunity on a rate card, available to any advertiser? Here are links to relevant information.

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The robots have arrived in ethics

PR in High Definition

In March 2016, Microsoft launched an experimental Twitter chatbot to learn from other users, get smarter and eventually have conversations [2]. The post The robots have arrived in ethics appeared first on Firefly Communications. Above all, when you’re dealing with a machine crisis, the most important thing is to think like a human. [1]

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Evolving Roles and Responsibilities in Public Relations

Deirdre Breakenridge

Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Are you planning or working on any additional research studies in 2016 / 2017? My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication. Professor Nicole Lee.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. For companies looking to differentiate themselves from the pack, PR (integrated with advertising and marketing) can help build a foundation of brand love. You feel connected to these brands.

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Voice assistants: what you need to know for marketing and public relations

Stephen Waddington

Google followed Amazon with the Google Assistant platform for the Google Home, Google Home Mini and Android in 2016. Therein lies an advertising opportunity. There are voice directed applications that typically pull information from the internet, and serve it in an audio format. Amazon and Google have both publish libraries.

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A communicator’s guide to mitigating the risk of greenwashing

PR Conversations

Angela Barter, CPRP, a sustainable communication strategist based in South Africa , drew from her presentation at the Global Alliance’s World PR Forum (May 2016, Toronto) when writing A communicator’s guide to mitigating the risk of greenwashing. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture.

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