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How Can We Mandate Ethics In PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

At times PR agencies run afoul of ethical standards by trafficking in false or misleading information, hiding conflicts of interest, or working with a lack of transparency. My view is that good PR people can ethically represent bad clients – but only if they’re doing so in an effort to change or redeem the harm done.

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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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The Role of PR in Transforming Consumer Finance

5W PR

The world of financial services is experiencing a seismic shift. Instead, today’s consumer finance landscape is ripe with innovation, digital engagement, and a spotlight on financial literacy. From intimidation to inclusion For many years, the financial services industry was wrapped in an intricate web of complexity.

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Ethics: It’s All About Honesty

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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What is Public Relations’ First Responsibility in Ethical Situations? Linda Welter

Ethical Voices

She discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: Where do you draw the competitive line? What is our first responsibility in ethical situations? Ethics issues with influencers Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? I am currently the CEO and Co-owner of the Caliber Group.

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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. I saw a void I could fill.

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There’s no debate: Not paying an intern as a PR agency is unethical.

The Hoffman Agency

We recently had a call with a potential PR intern, as part of a series of chats we’re having for new agency hires for the year ahead. He was positive, clearly had a flair for writing, had a great balance between ambition and desire to learn his PR chops, and would definitely fit the culture here at The Hoffman Agency.