Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2018

A shared definition, and clear guidelines for companies, organisations, and the Government to follow, there will be a shared consistency of meaning across the platforms, which can be used as the basis of regulation and enforcement. In an ironic but predictable twist, the report has called out as fake news by critics.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 11, 2017

The competitive difference, the drawbacks, or even the misuse, rests in the skill and ethics of the application. 3) Native advertising risking non-compliance. When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published guidelines for native advertising in 2015, 29% of publishers were in compliance. Brands like Warner Bros.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

PRSA’s student-geared webinars on PRSSA provide great tips and guidelines on how to get started with public relations. With that said, if you’re looking to grow your brand, brush up on media ethics and improve your writing skills, PRSSA Webinars are the perfect fit for your learning needs. PRSSA Webinars.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This guide aims to demystify the process, offering marketing professionals, PR strategists, brand managers, and business owners a roadmap to crafting PR stunts that are impactful, memorable, and ethical. Its primary aim is to create a stir, provoke conversation, and gain attention in a way that traditional advertising often can’t.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Influencer marketing is at the forefront of an advertising revolution. As a growing and integrated part of social media and PR strategies, it is important professionals in the industry are aware of their responsibilities and ensure their brands are compliant with laws and advertising standards. What is influencer marketing?

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Most PR practitioners quickly learn that the wall protecting editorial integrity from the influence of paid advertising can be, like the Pirate Code , “more of a guideline than an actual rule.” For better or worse, at a great number of well-known and respected media sources, advertisers are often given preference in coverage.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” Who do you see advertising on those pages?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Traditional journalists and publishers still chafe at such practices, but as the economics of publishing become ever more challenging, particularly for niche industry trade publications, editors will increasingly turn to this practice in order to attract advertisers and pay the bills.” ~ Tom Pick , Digital Marketing Consultant, Webbiquity LLC 12.

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Shift Communications

APRIL 11, 2016

On Friday, Facebook announced a significant change to its branded content guidelines: any influencer or publisher creating Facebook branded content MUST tag the brand in their posts. While many influencers are honorable and ethical, there are a few who inflate their numbers to command higher prices.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

Deinfluencing promotes a more conscious and responsible approach toward consumerism, encouraging followers to make informed decisions about their purchases and prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and quality over quantity. Work with influencers who are open and honest about their partnerships with brands.

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Companies also risk facing a court of law if approached by advertising standard authorities in the countries they operate within, such as the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa , which warns against making general environmental claims such as “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “green.”

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Companies also risk facing a court of law if approached by advertising standard authorities in the countries they operate within, such as the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa , which warns against making general environmental claims such as “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “green.”

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

Companies also risk facing a court of law if approached by advertising standard authorities in the countries they operate within, such as the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa , which warns against making general environmental claims such as “eco-friendly,” “natural,” and “green.”

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We know it can dramatically improve processes offering an efficient way to distribute and create content, personalisation and accessibility but many concerns around authenticity and ethical considerations remain. Anything that violates guidelines or any inappropriate material will be blocked out thanks to the tools implemented.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

Nowadays, consumers are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing collateral, creating a congested market. Traditional forms of advertising often feel intrusive and lack the personal touch that influencer marketing provides. This is where influencer marketing plays a pivotal role in the industry.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Courses taught: Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Communications Ethics, Media Relations, Campaigns (graduate program). Courses taught: Introduction to Public Relations, Public Relations and Advertising Writing, Health Communications, Non-profit Communications, Special Topics: Bateman PR Campaigns. .

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., The Associated Press (AP) style guide provides guidelines for writing press releases, ensuring consistency in language, formatting, and punctuation. What is Native Advertising?

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

White hat link building is building links ethically and adhering to Google’s Link Spam policies. This is last on our list because Google looks at paid guest posts as advertising , meaning they should have “Nofollow” and “sponsored” links, which do not pass link value. What is White Hat Link Building? Is Link Building Illegal?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

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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Mindful Marketing

MAY 22, 2021

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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MaccaPR

MAY 28, 2015

Yes, yes - of course, we’re talking truth in advertising, of all things, but consider: When consumers watch the film, ‘Avengers 2,’ they know that Robert Downey Jr can’t really fly. So what precisely is the understanding between advertisers and their consumers as to honesty? Ethically ambiguous? asks Preston.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These companies have a stranglehold on advertising and have effectively become a tax on small and medium-sized business. Regulators have been unable to keep up with the changes in media, not just from an anti-competitive standpoint, but also in adhering to ethical standards.

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Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2023

In my recent article , “An Ethics Professor Tests the Morals of ChatGPT,” I considered the question of whether AI has ethics. Although ChatGPT adeptly identified the ethical issue as “the trolley problem,” it avoided any real recommendation of what should be done.

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Types of Mass Communication History of Mass Communication Mass Communication Theories Ethical Issues for Mass Communications What Does the Future of Mass Communications Look Like? Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising.

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Scott Public Relations

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It doesn’t mean abandoning ethics. Sell out our ethics and values? They can lead the paid advertising campaigns. How about this for a guideline: “The MeToo movement is incredibly important and is changing the way in which women have been taken advantage of and degraded in our society. Today, we need to go on the attack.

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