Ethical Voices

JANUARY 8, 2024

In November 2023, PRSA issued new ethics guidelines titled “Promise and Pitfalls, the Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners ”. Please welcome Michelle Egan , the 2023 National Chair of PRSA and Mark Dvorak , the 2023 Chair of PRSA’s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

ET, the #PRStudChat and #PR20Chat communities will gather for a joint Twitter chat discussion on finding the most effective resources to include in a “Back to School #PRToolkit.”. We’ll be discussing everything from networking, relationship building and ethical communication to channel participation, new tools and productive apps.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 19, 2022

Social media has replaced local news in communities across the UK. It is weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy. Local News Deserts in the UK (opens as a PDF) finds that it is contributing to weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Joining me on this week’s episode is Ethan McCarty , the founder and CEO of Integral , an award-winning employee activation agency serving leaders of communications, HR, marketing, and technology. He shares some great public relations ethics insights including: The ongoing ethical challenge of creating shared beliefs.

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5W PR

JANUARY 17, 2024

That means defense tech brands need to begin openly discussing ethical frameworks, safety measures, and even the limitations of the technology to be able to build a bridge of understanding. Social media has become a marketplace of ideas, where brands must actively engage, not retreat.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

Last week, I shared my news that I’ll be teaching social media at the University of St. Now, she’s crushing it at Best Buy in social media marketing. So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. They had to be younger than 30.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

We like to solve the problems that are a little bit harder to communicate, a little bit more niche audiences, and thinking about how can we help fast-growth companies really scale and leverage their unique talents and their unique information. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? Thank you for sharing it.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 18, 2022

I graduated with my BA not too long afterwards and in lieu of me wanting and subsequently joining AmeriCorps, I spent less and less time on social media and I rarely posted in those years leading up to me deleting the apps. Do I think I will get back on social media? No, not in any major way.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Creating a community Loyalty thrives in communities, and brands can orchestrate this by crafting engaging opportunities. Brands can also work on private online forums or social media groups where customers connect, share tips, and feel like part of something special.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

I have the immense pleasure of working at Stern Strategy Group , an organization charged with amplifying the work and voices of a number of trailblazers from across the African diaspora. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School, she also hosts the popular TED Business Podcast. Modupe Akinola, Ph.D.

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PRSay

MARCH 8, 2021

However, I believe that civility is a question of morality because it is an expression of respect of other human beings and respect is a core ethical value. Social media and the internet have propelled incivility in a dramatic way. He worked for nearly 20 years as a senior vice president and chief ethics officer at Ruder Finn.

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Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Joining me on this week’s episode is Christie Goodman , the director of communication for the Intercultural Development Research Association. I have focused my career on social justice with nonprofit organizations. Everything we do is based on research and data and in concert with communities. People are not props.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. Fundamentally, public relations is about managing relationships, grounded in an ethical process of self-correction and two-way communication.

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5W PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Brands like Tom’s of Maine, with their unwavering commitment to natural ingredients and ethical sourcing, exemplify this transparency, building trust with shared values. For example, informative blog posts and social media tips talk about the secrets of proper brushing techniques, flossing, and conquering common oral health issues.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Stuart Bruce speaking at the IATA Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age conference. (c) This morning I gave a keynote at the global ‘Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age’ conference in Istanbul. c) Donald Steel. What I won’t be talking too much about are the tools we can use.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 20, 2021

PRSA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee asked Gayle Saunders, APR, how PR professionals can integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) into their communications strategies. Saunders is founder and CEO of The Saunders PR Group, a full-service agency in Columbus, Ohio. Know your audience.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 18, 2021

In social media, there is always the new shiny tool, app, or brand that captures the attention of marketing professionals all over the world. It’s a mobile app that brings audio first and at the forefront, allowing users to create rooms where people can talk – essentially bringing social back to social media.

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PRSay

MAY 4, 2021

Particularly now, as misconceptions, inaccuracies and untruths threaten to prolong the coronavirus pandemic, we need to tap into our profession’s roots in behavioral science and fulfill our profession’s ethical obligation to serve the public good by helping consumers of news and information make better decisions, online and off.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 19, 2022

Social media has replaced local news in communities across the UK. It is weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy. Local News Deserts in the UK (opens as a PDF) finds that it is contributing to weakening community engagement and participation in local democracy.

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 24, 2023

I have the immense pleasure of working at Stern Strategy Group , an organization charged with amplifying the work and voices of a number of trailblazers from across the African diaspora. Center for Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School, she also hosts the popular TED Business Podcast. Modupe Akinola, Ph.D.

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Leadership Ethics Education Technology 91

Karen Freberg

AUGUST 6, 2017

Is influence and having a large following a must have for social media professionals today? Influence on social media is not only influencing the profession as we see it for marketing and public relations for example, but the economy as well. Evaluate the health of their community online. The answer is: depends.

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5W PR

JUNE 12, 2020

Other times, it means organizing and conducting surveys, focus groups and/or community meetings. Being knowledgeable and current with social media and shifts in favored platforms is also essential. An effective PR person is a first-rate communicator. An effective PR person is also a good researcher.

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 15, 2017

With professors who are teaching social media, this can be a daunting and intimidating task in many ways. Teaching social media, as I have written about many times, is a constant prep. I know when I started teaching social media several years ago, this was not the case. Which book do you use?

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Main Topics Quick Links What is Mass Communication? 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? What is Mass Communication?

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

This is an article and deck about the outlook for public relations and social media in 2018. 12 months is an arbitrary period to measure change in a sector that is rapidly innovating in some areas such as artificial intelligence and digital media; but woefully slow in others such as diversity and ethics.

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PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

Another force turning people away from national news programs has been the public’s addiction to social media, which amplifies negativity and often sidesteps facts in favor of unsubstantiated opinion and innuendo, he said.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

This means my last summary of PR tech news was in early June – and in the eight weeks since, there’s been a number of annucments from the solution provider community. The PR software community has taken note and they are responding. A code of ethics isn’t a bad idea. It makes sense.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The group has tackled three projects this year: a crowdsourced tool databased, a review of the impact of AI on skills; and a literature review. In my day job at Ketchum we routinely use tools such as Brandwatch for social media listening and insight; Traackr for identifying stakeholders; and Quid for natural language analysis.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 11, 2018

There’s something in here for every discipline of marketing – be it strategy, PR, content marketing, SEO, digital, social media, customer marketing, and so much more. There will be a notable uptick in socially conscious marketing. 15) Ethics in PR revisited. 5) Alignment of marketing and customer success.

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PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

Here are some of the ways transparency plays a major role, whether you’re a PR or marketing organization, a major conglomerate or a community business: Transparency within your team. And in a time of great uncertainty, it was an important factor in bringing our group together. In late March, I was diagnosed with COVID-19.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The PESTLE framework (political, economic, social, technology, legal and environmental) is useful to help define a micro or macro environment Map the uncertainties related to the crisis and how these impact your organisation Explore likely outcomes and discuss the implication and pathway for each scenario. Let’s hope that continues.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

From going to prison after being convicted for violating the FCPA (the US foreign anti-bribery law) to founding Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, and educating multinationals on current issues and challenges with respect to compliance, ethics and anti-bribery, Richard Bistrong has come a long way. I never imagined I would be Twitter verified!

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

And social media platforms continue to be a source for information, with smaller local and specialist groups springing up around the world and creating new opportunities for brands to build communities and loyalty.

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Cision

MAY 3, 2017

Journalists are still trusted, but believe that the public trusts them less due to the subversive censorship tactics of special interest groups, the inflamed political climate and brands that aren’t totally honest in their PR practices. The media attention that companies get can positive or negative. Free markets demand a free press.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

Last Saturday, there was a wonderful article in the Variety section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about groups of kids who had started neighborhood newspapers during the pandemic. People want to learn more about their communities! Fast forward to today and my brother-in-law works in media at Hubbard Broadcasting.

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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 tools scan various sources (print, online, social media, TV, radio) for mentions of specific keywords or brands. What is Social Media Monitoring?

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