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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

What all these companies have in common is a cadre of leaders ready to stick to their principles and take the heat. This month, the environmental advocacy group Mighty Earth released a report titled “Cargill: The Worst Company in the World.”. I’m a cynic and question the motives behind most corporate activism. From Hero to Zero.

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Hate Speech and Ethics: A 3-Dimensional Issue

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Ethics Every Day.” Please join the discussion via #PRethics, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month.

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Ethisphere’s Global Ethics Summit Recap: Diversity as a Business Imperative

PRSay

A recurring discussion at Ethisphere’s two-day Global Ethics Summit in New York City was how diversity and inclusion initiatives are changing the way businesses operate, altering everything from hiring practices and internal communications to consumer outreach. Job candidates want to know about company diversity.

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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. In 2010, Nissan Motor Company had contracted with Mitsubishi in a joint venture to design and produce minicars. to $3.97) per share.

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Is Lawsuit Against Marketing Firm’s Role in Opioid Crisis a Precedent for Public Relations?

PRSay

As Courthouse News Service reported , the Massachusetts case continues a trend of targeting not just drugmakers but also the marketing companies that help them promote their products. As part of that effort to lift Purdue out of Chapter 11, the company’s owners, members of the Sackler family, have agreed to pay a $4.28

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Cultures of Corruption

Mindful Marketing

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing “ Auditors Cheated on Ethics Exams ”—a recent New York Times headline revealed. Who would cheat on ethics?— The Security and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.)

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Corporate Reputation: Buying from Brands We Know, Like and Trust [UML]

Sword and the Script

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. That’s the value of a reputation. Good value for money. Meets customer needs.