Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Kena discusses several important ethics issues, including: What to do ethically when your boss is the problem. The ethical challenges of online identity. The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators. Always on the corporate side, never on the agency side, but in multiple industries. Oh goodness.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). Please join the discussion via #PRSAChat and #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. Let values guide you.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Looking to develop AI compliance guidelines for your organization? AI compliance refers to adhering to a set of guidelines, regulations and ethical standards in the development, deployment and usage of AI technologies. This post will cover five critical areas of AI compliance for PR pros and why it should be a priority.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This feature fine-tunes content, aligns tone with brand guidelines”; Recommended topics. PR Newswire teamed up with AKA Partners , a “video-first marketing communications” agency. Meltwater announced six principles to govern the ethical development of AI. Content picks PR ethics. PR tech mentions Video makers.

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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. With these guidelines, your next PR stunt can be a stepping stone to greater brand recognition and success.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We talk about being an agency for change makers. I’ve been an agency guy pretty much my entire professional life. Inkhouse is the fourth agency I’ve been at and I dare say my favorite one. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? We have a responsibility to use data ethically.

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5W PR

JUNE 20, 2023

There are a few strategies to ensure that marketing campaigns for rehab and mental health centers prioritize compassion, empathy, and ethical practices, while effectively reaching and engaging the target audience. They also work in ensuring that they align with current best practices and ethical guidelines.

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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. This can enhance brand reputation, build consumer trust, and foster long-term brand-consumer relationships.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2023, “AI has become a huge topic,” said Chris Perry, chair of Weber Shandwick Futures , the communication firm’s research and development lab that seeks to help PR agencies and their clients adapt to the major changes that artificial intelligence is causing.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 30, 2023

He shares several ethics insights, including: Your client is accused of price gauging, now what? How to keep truth at the forefront How to ethically deal with advocacy Tell us more about yourself and your career That column is a great opportunity to how I got to where I am.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

They are as follows and are based on those internal discussions, as well as on outside perspectives, including the PR Council Guidelines on Generative AI. Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. As such, we are mindful of what we upload.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2023

They are as follows and are based on those internal discussions, as well as on outside perspectives, including the PR Council Guidelines on Generative AI. Entering proprietary information into a database not under client or agency control breaks that trust — and could have legal ramifications. As such, we are mindful of what we upload.

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Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Is it good, is it bad, is it legal or ethical – will it kill us… Segways anyone ? Our industry’s own PR Council has penned guidelines suggestions on how to use generative AI ; spoilers, be cautious and don’t feed it proprietary info just yet. We are experiencing a real moment of technological advancement. And boy do we like it.

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Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Is it good, is it bad, is it legal or ethical – will it kill us… Segways anyone ? Our industry’s own PR Council has penned guidelines suggestions on how to use generative AI ; spoilers, be cautious and don’t feed it proprietary info just yet. We are experiencing a real moment of technological advancement. And boy do we like it.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Bloggers, on the other hand, don’t have an editor to pull them back before they rant about a bad pitch or other faux pas committed by a PR agency or brand. The good news is most bloggers follow strict ethical guidelines, such as indicating when they’ve been reimbursed for a product review. They’re not all “pitchable.”.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

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.” (By So, what does this in-housing trend mean for PR agencies? I’d like to believe, PR agencies that specialized in crisis communications can identify here.

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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.” Media ethics forbid this, but advertising packages often come with editorial opportunities, access to journalists, or advertorials.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at regulating endorsements and testimonials in marketing and advertising, particularly in the multi-billion dollar social media influencer industry. Transparency builds trust and ensures a more ethical and authentic advertising landscape for all.

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When you decide to oust and then reinstate your CEO, a little comms planning can help avoid a descent into chaos (source: Shutterstock) Though the headlines provided nail-biting entertainment, it’s quite literally a guideline for how to fail at communications and create your own crisis in a matter of days.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Misalignment of a brand with the wrong influencer or ignoring strict advertising guidelines can damage reputation, dissuade customers and even result in legal proceedings. The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) have released a guide to influencer marketing that outlines the responsibility to declare gifted and paid opportunities.

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PR in High Definition

JANUARY 16, 2019

The ethics of influencer PR. This presents an ethical dilemma for PR people. While it’s not our responsibility (or qualification) to manage their mental health, there’s ethical considerations we can keep in mind before working with an influencer that will help protect them accordingly. How can we do better?

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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. When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published guidelines for native advertising in 2015, 29% of publishers were in compliance. Is your PR agency bring creative ideas to the table? Brands like Warner Bros.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Ethics need to be at the forefront of influencer marketing. ” This has been something I have tried to stress with my students all the time – you have to have a strong foundation for ethical, legal, and professional behavior for all aspects of the job, and there are some areas of specialization that need it more than ever.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I put a few guidelines on this–these folks had to be non-manager/non-director level. In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits. But, who are the next LeeAnns, Sarahs and Allisons?

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. “It gives me additional credibility among my peers and clients.”

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MaccaPR

MAY 28, 2015

Message To Space,” created by agency Innocean Worldwide, depicts how Hyundai worked with a 13-year-old girl who appears to be Stephanie Virts of Houston, daughter of NASA astronaut Terry Virts, to send a message to her father as he circles the Earth in the International Space Station. Ethically ambiguous? million views on YouTube?

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 10, 2019

He worked in marketing and public relations for several online gambling companies, including PokerStars, for over a decade before switching to the agency world. Despite being a gargantuan presence that follows clearly defined gambling guidelines, PokerStars has been continually linked to lesser sites.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This year, we saw in-house teams get downsized and agency budgets get reduced. And so, I believe that those PR agencies or freelancers who over-use AI like to ‘read the room,’ with a view to becoming more productive will reveal how much less credible they are compared to those who do not do this, so create a credibility gap.”

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Its blog posts give readers a great understanding of ethical PR advice to help media personnel kickstart their profession. We exist to educate, inspire and celebrate forward-thinking communicators and brands through expert insight, job leads, agency directory, digital tools, courses and annual Bespoke Communication Awards program.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s worth pointing out, that even while these statistics were published in 2020, many will have utility as benchmarks and best practice guidelines for years to come. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communication roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ).

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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. Christopher S.

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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 link building approach leans heavily on having a pulse on the news and agility to turn around quickly, which not many brands can do on their own without a supportive agency. What is White Hat Link Building? Is Link Building Illegal?

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Flack's Revenge

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

It made me think of broader questions about PR ethics, which I’ve explored before here, and the state of communications today. Indeed, my post Above the FUD , covered this very topic back in 2011 (ironically, it mentioned another PR agency that spread negative stories for Facebook back then).

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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. The PRCA has published guidelines to help communicators improve the accessibility of their communication. 30 agencies submitted data to the project. Here's the commercial.

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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? This issue sometimes creates further ethical issues listed in this section. However, online abuse comes with a specific set of problems and ethical concerns.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 17, 2018

It can bring the cloaks, daggers and pose ethical challenges for PR teams, vendors and journalists alike. What are the journalistic and ethical considerations? ‘I think this makes the ethical calculus for journalists much more complex.’ ’ Asked if he had any guidelines in mind, Mr. Pozen demurred.

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