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Can Ethical PRs Represent Unethical Clients?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

At the same time, there’s a bigger incentive for communicators to do the right thing. Just look at the pressure on the comms team at Facebook, which has come to epitomize the struggle to do ethical work at a company that is acting in bad faith. But ethical behavior starts with the individual. What about repeated actions?

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#PR Expanded Guest Post: Ethical Awareness … It’s Never Too Early

Deirdre Breakenridge

I know that ethics is “taught” in various forms in most colleges and universities, but I have serious concerns as to whether or not the “real world” is included in the process. But how much “this is why ethical behavior is crucial to the success of your client or employer” reality is included, I’m not sure.

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How the PRSA Code of Ethics benefits communications employees

Axia PR

The PRSA Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that helps public relations professionals “navigate ethical principles and applications and is widely regarded as the industry standard,” according to the PRSA student society. These principles include advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness.

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The Importance of Ethics and Authenticity in a PR Career

5W PR

In the world of public relations, ethics, and authenticity stand as cornerstones that not only define the profession but also dictate its long-term success and impact. To achieve these goals effectively and responsibly, adhering to ethical principles and embodying authenticity are paramount.

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Can Military Influencers Ethically Use Their Status to Sell Services?

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Leading With Ethics.” Please join the discussion on Twitter via #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, as well as two webinars (on Sept.

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How to Conduct PR Research Ethically – Marcia DiStaso

Ethical Voices

Joining me on this week’s episode is Marcia DiStaso , Associate Dean for Research in the College of Journalism and Communications and Professor of Public Relations at the University of Florida. (Go She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: How do we ethically ask questions in research? Go Gators! –

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AI Ethics guide foresaw “mutant” A Level algorithm

Stephen Waddington

The CIPR and CPRS has published a best practice guide to the ethical application of artificial intelligence. A new artificial intelligence (AI) ethics guide published by the CIPR and CPRS foresaw this situation. The guidelines are timely. It’s important work. You don’t have to imagine of course.

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