Ethical Voices

JANUARY 23, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode is Linda Welter , the CEO of Caliber Group , a brand marketing, public relations, and digital firm. She discusses a number of important ethics topics, including: Where do you draw the competitive line? What is our first responsibility in ethical situations?

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

To avoid inflicting lasting reputational damage, communicators need to quickly decide whether to react to divisive political events. Now is the time to consider your organization’s values, map where they align and misalign with those of stakeholders and then implement a political-communication strategy for your brand.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Earned media builds brand credibility. That’s where B2B brands have an opportunity to educate their market. For B2B brands, expertise counts. A thoughtful PR strategy can align an individual – and a business – with a specific talent or competence. PR gives brand advocates a voice. PR promotes brand values.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Investing in your professional online reputation is an important Crisis Ready strategy—and ReputationDefender has launched a service to help make this process easy for you. Most online reputation management companies focus solely on helping their clients fix their online reputations. Who is ReputationDefender?

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Brands in this industry are trusted sources of accurate information that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their health. Product claims and efficacy Health and wellness brands often make claims about the efficacy of their products. Health advice Brands sometimes offer health advice or tips related to their products.

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Brand Branding Crisis Communications Healthcare 78

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2021, 44% of B2C brands in Europe said they planned to increase their influencer marketing budget. But with all the emphasis put on these influencers to build a brand’s reputation, what are the implications if this falls apart? Now more than ever, shaping reputation is crucial. What was a $1.7

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The difference between borrowing and stealing can be blurry on social media, where memes, sounds, and other types of content are widely redistributed by brands and users alike. And what can you do if your brand is affected by this activity? Read on for our tips to keep your brand’s content above board. Be inspired.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Executives Continue To Value DEI – But It’s More Scrutinized A survey conducted by Morning Consult and released in January 2024 showed 82% of business leaders consider diversity initiatives as essential to their business strategy. In fact, a corporate communications plan is crucial to build a stronger brand – for you or your company.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic world of media and marketing, creating a PR stunt that captures attention and aligns with your brand’s values and marketing goals is a high-wire act of creativity and strategy. When executed successfully, it can skyrocket brand awareness, generate buzz on social media, and even make headlines.

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Konnect Agency

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

One highly effective strategy that has gained immense popularity in recent years is branded partnerships. When executed correctly, these collaborations can be a major game-changer for your brand’s awareness and reach. These collaborations offer a range of benefits that can help propel awareness for your brand.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

As the demand for vegan and vegetarian products continues to rise, so does the need for effective public relations (PR) strategies to promote these brands. By the end, you will understand how PR can help these brands amplify their reach and connect with their target audience.

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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Building a positive reputation One of the primary impacts of strategic communications is the ability to shape and maintain a positive reputation. The ability to respond swiftly, transparently, and with empathy can mitigate reputational damage and build resilience.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 12, 2023

It all got me thinking about the influence of corporate communicators and the impact a strong executive can have on a brand. Reputation management According to a Korn Ferry Institute study, some 83 percent of C- level communicators identified reputational threats/risks as the most critical challenge they face. Absolutely not.

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Communications Corporate Crisis Reputation 193

5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. The brand message should clearly articulate the brand’s values, mission, and unique selling propositions.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

The term “influencer” has become synonymous with consumer brands, lifestyle trends, and social media aesthetics. The effects of business-to-business influencer marketing are more challenging to measure as it predominantly enhances brand awareness and affinity.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

In the process, companies that participate in social corporate responsibility—and invest in other companies doing so also—gain a benefit that is closer to home: A big boost to their good reputations. Your good name and the reputation of your brand is one of your most valuable assets as a business. Shareholders.

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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. Update your conflict policy.

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5W PR

MAY 22, 2023

Therefore, it is crucial for businesses and professionals in this field to establish and maintain a credible reputation among the public. A nutrition-based business could study a diet plan’s effectiveness and publish it in a reputable scientific journal. Businesses can leverage expertise and reputation by partnering with others.

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Flack's Revenge

JULY 3, 2019

Should brands get involved in culture wars? E.g. some thought that Nike was very shrewd in hiring Colin Kaepernick as a brand ambassador. He’s polarizing, but the bold move seemed to sync with their brand. Some say that brands should express human, relatable qualities. It helps me know which brands to avoid!

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Buzzstream

JULY 7, 2021

The Strategy. In an effort to start the campaign with as much momentum as possible, the initial focus was on branded opportunity. Branded strategies require a certain degree of brand presence prior to link building. Branded Strategies. Strategy #1 Unlinked Mentions. Strategy #2 Broken Links.

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Prohibition

MARCH 21, 2024

Social media analysis and trend identification is an important aspect to any social media strategy. Data collection and processing Like any other business strategy, social media marketing is most effective when your objectives are based on real data. This allows brands to adjust any strategies accordingly, if needed.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In a time when brands are facing reputational challenges over greenwashing accusations, Patagonia has remained authentic to its environmental responsibilities through a simple, but definitive statement – that it is not a sustainable brand. This all starts with an open and transparent communication strategy.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This shift in consumer expectations underscores the need for companies to integrate the environmental issues they’re working to solve into their PR strategies. By making sustainability a core part of your business strategy – not just window dressing – you’ll see it become a new standard for success.

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Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Reid Blackman: Mitigating the Potential Danger of Chatbots – Before It’s Too Late Conversational artificial intelligence systems, or “chatbots,” like ChatGPT have truly amazing capacities but, according to renowned AI ethicist and author of “Ethical Machines” (2022) Reid Blackman , they also carry pressing risks.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week. Just skim the headlines and you’ll notice everything from fraud and deadly cyberattacks to ethics violations, faulty products and tone-deaf commercials bringing down the mightiest of organizations.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Embrace AI and revolutionize your PR strategy today! It encompasses the creation of a compelling brand image, fostering trust among the intended audience, and securing a solid position within the industry. These methods aim to build brand awareness, engage stakeholders, and create a narrative around your startup.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2024

It has become the cornerstone of successful communication strategies. Think of the brands you deal with daily. People are more likely to trust and connect with a brand or organization that is genuine and transparent in its communication. Inauthenticity can be quickly exposed and can lead to reputational damage.

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5W PR

JULY 21, 2023

Additionally, integrating loyalty programs across channels can help drive customer engagement and build brand loyalty. This strategy allows variety stores to attract customers seeking distinctive items and build a reputation as a go-to destination for unique merchandise.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tailored for you, the PR pro, it breaks down key terms and strategies, from crafting effective press releases to mastering social media monitoring. Media monitoring involves systematically tracking and analyzing media content (such as news articles, social media posts, and broadcast segments) related to a specific brand, industry, or topic.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

Brands are leveraging social media platforms to reach their target audience through trusted influencers with great success. This movement refers to the intentional act of influencers reducing their partnerships with brands and promoting a more authentic and genuine connection with their audience. billion in 2023.

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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

AI that can create new content, also known as generative AI, has faced its share of ethical concerns over the past months. Reputation management Reputation management is another area of specialisation for PR professionals, which ChatGPT said it could enable them to do with greater ease.

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Industry Communications Technology Reputation 62

Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

We cover: The impact of AI on marketing AI applications in PR and marketing Exploring AI tools and considerations AI’s impact on copyright and creativity Looking to the Future of AI in Marketing As AI continues to evolve, ethical considerations become increasingly important. How do we guard against blindly trusting AI outputs?

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Prohibition

AUGUST 1, 2023

We cover: The impact of AI on marketing AI applications in PR and marketing Exploring AI tools and considerations AI’s impact on copyright and creativity Looking to the Future of AI in Marketing As AI continues to evolve, ethical considerations become increasingly important. How do we guard against blindly trusting AI outputs?

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Marketing Ethics Tools Creativity 62

Reputation Specialist Michael Toebe

MARCH 7, 2022

We can teach ourselves to break free from, overcome and turn our backs forever on what is either not serving us well in the present or that which will likely catch up to our name, reputation and well-being in the future. It will make your professional and personal brand as a person (and organization) stronger and safer than ever.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A variety of alternative terms are frequently used to describe practice such as brand communication, corporate communication, corporate affairs, and integrated marketing communication. The outcome is trust, reputation, and behaviour change. These include an ethical code, education, training, and qualifications.

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Publicity Corporate Interviews Reputation 98

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Once upon a time, businesses hopped on social channels to amp up their brand presence and chat with customers. So, it’s a no-brainer for e-commerce (aka ecommerce) brands to team up with social media to make those sales happen. Shoppers can connect with brands, explore, and buy the products all in one place.

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PRSay

APRIL 13, 2021

I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics. I devised a visually appealing communications plan on one page — an architecture that shows the goal, objectives, strategies, tactics and target audiences post research.

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