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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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Sephora Data-Privacy Penalties Sound Alarm for Marketers

PRSay

Marketers are taking notice of California’s data-privacy laws after cosmetics retailer Sephora agreed last month to pay $1.2 million in penalties for alleged violations involving its targeted-advertising practices. For further reading: Using Data Ethically to Inform PR Strategies ( Strategies & Tactics , September 2022).

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Data, Privacy and Why Solo PR Pros Should Care

Solo PR Pro

Data has always informed the work of public relations professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises a new set of ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share, and use. Data is worth money and in the quest for funding, scientific rigor (and ethical considerations) may fall by the wayside.

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Social media updates: Instagram caption polls, TikTok’s silent fallout & LinkedIn introduces Sponsored Articles

Prohibition

These changes include new content policies and enhanced protections, and for marketers it’s important to consider target demographics in terms of their safety and privacy. It’s a reminder that responsible and ethical marketing practices are pivotal in this evolving digital landscape.

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Trust in Business: 10 Ways to Build the Currency Brands Can’t Live Without

Sword and the Script

The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”. 71% trust a business with “products/services are effective/work as advertised.”. The 10 ways to build trust are: 74% trust a business that “respects and protects customers’ data, privacy and security.”.

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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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Dawn of the Intelligently Automated Agency

PR 20/20

Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. advertising, content marketing, ecommerce, email, social media, website, etc.), Career paths will evolve. Are you ready? Is your company ready?

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