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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. presidential election.

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Ethical Standards in the Public Relations Industry

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. These articles reference at least a few of the ‘ethics codes’ of PR industry associations in the US and UK.

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Ethics: Not Just a Policy

PRSay

To paraphrase a friend of mine “Ethics should not just be a policy. Ethics is central to effective public relations. I wrote a few years ago about training your ethical mind and the lessons still hold true today. It’s why we have ethics month every year and why we created the PRSA ethics app. 15, time TBD.

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How Can Businesses Create A More Ethical Environment – Erica Salmon Byrne

Ethical Voices

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

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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. I think we were surprised that younger practitioners are assuming some management roles such as developing and enforcing social media policies. – Marlene Neill. – Marlene Neill.

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Independence: The Source of Our Integrity, Our Power and Influence

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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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

Late last year, the Federal Trade Commission issued guidelines for native advertising, a topic of much discussion in 2016. And how does the publicist assure that the transaction is ethical when not controlling the final product? Communicate ethically and effectively through channels you understand. PR Teams – Be On Alert.