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Ethical Standards in the Public Relations Industry

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Anything less is not public relations; it’s propaganda. Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. First-rate PR is always solidly rooted in fact.

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Questions are the Key to AI and Ethics

Mindful Marketing

” For most of my early life I was terrified of public speaking. ” It was a question I heard while watching Bloomberg business one February many years ago that helped inspire me to write about ethical issues in marketing. It’s been almost seven years since I first asked questions about the ethics of AI.

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Crisis Comms, AI and Ethics: January Roundup

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

While Boeing promises more quality checks, Rory Kennedy, the director of the documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, told NPR , “The additional scrutiny — whether self-imposed or from the FAA — may not be enough to restore public faith in Boeing and the troubled 737 Max, which is now linked to the worst aviation disasters in recent history.”

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A Case for Marketing Ethics

Mindful Marketing

So, I was surprised recently when a student waited until others had left, then said, “Hey, Dr. Hagenbuch, I have a question about an ethical issue.” I felt for Grant in this predicament, but I also was very glad that he not only recognized there was an ethical issue, he was conflicted enough by it that he wanted to talk about it.

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The top 10 most-read blog posts on Sword and the Script in 2023

Sword and the Script

Blogs were raging. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. I could read about what was happening, test it out on my blog, and apply what I had learned to my daily job. It’s also a clear way to demonstrate my work ethic and affinity for continuous learning. How has PR Changed?

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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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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Business is ethical and competent. According to the survey, business was the only institution that respondents classified as both ethical and competent. Write with journalistic ideals.