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Can Military Influencers Ethically Use Their Status to Sell Services?

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 “Leading With Ethics.” Please join the discussion on Twitter via #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, as well as two webinars (on Sept.

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Financial Stardumb?  Celebrities Endorsing Investments

Mindful Marketing

Cryptocurrencies recently tapped celebrity associations with great success, but a notable bankruptcy and the industry’s slide have led to serious financial fallout for many investors. I asked each to share his thoughts about celebrities endorsing financial products. Babe Ruth promoted tobacco products.

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Don't Be Naïve About Native Advertising

Mindful Marketing

Native advertising is the term used to describe “paid advertising where the ad matches the form, feel and function of the content of the media on which it appears.” Today's native advertising is much more stealthy. time spent on the site, page views) for purpose of appeal to advertisers. billion. .”

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Paddle your own ethical canoe – Filomena Fanelli

Ethical Voices

She discusses a number of important ethical issues, including: Why we need to trust but verify. Ethics and predatory lending. I started my career at Rubenstein Associates, had a really solid and ethics filled foundation from them. There are days where ethical challenges are around every turn. Ethics is actions, not words.

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Embracing Inclusion: Empowering People with Disabilities Through Brand Marketing

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Regrettably, advertising and marketing seem to remain a notable instance of this disparity. In advertising and marketing, however, this rich mixture has historically been depicted through the lens of Caucasian individuals. The rationale underscoring the crusade for inclusion is rooted in a blend of ethical and realistic understandings.

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Kidfluencers and Their Impact on Influencer Marketing, Brands, and Parents

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

While the kidfluencer phenomenon is undoubtedly intriguing, it raises critical questions about the ethics, regulations, and responsibilities surrounding the children in the spotlight, as well as the implications for the companies and parents involved. Companies must be mindful of ethical considerations and prioritize the child’s well-being.

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5 Insights From The Best Emails Newsletters in Financial Services

Contently - Strategy

Email newsletters are a particularly useful tool for financial services companies, especially if you’re writing about personal finance. Because of email’s inherent intimacy—it’s just you, your subscriber, and a secret list of every other BCC’d subscriber—financial services content marketing can really shine.