Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

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. It’s not about you, your company or products.

Government 138

Government Survey Ethics Media 138

PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

Ethics 164

Ethics Public Affairs Travel Nonprofit 164

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

One essential element that contributes to the overall reputation of businesses is a corporate social responsibility. Investing in CSR can help companies develop a corporate reputation, and attract customers while protecting businesses from any damage to their reputation, as well as helping them recover faster after a PR crisis.

Reputation 158

Reputation Corporate Policies Ethics 158

PRSay

MARCH 19, 2018

A recurring discussion at Ethisphere’s two-day Global Ethics Summit in New York City was how diversity and inclusion initiatives are changing the way businesses operate, altering everything from hiring practices and internal communications to consumer outreach. Job candidates want to know about company diversity.

Ethics 126

Ethics Internal International Employee 126

Reputation Us

JANUARY 3, 2020

Rather than simply steering clear of companies doing wrong by avoiding “sin stocks,” investors and consumers are actively seeking out companies that are proactive in “doing right”— seeking both a positive impact on society and favorable investment results. In addition, two-thirds would prefer to work for such a company.

Reputation 60

Reputation Corporate Survey Employee 60

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. In 2010, Nissan Motor Company had contracted with Mitsubishi in a joint venture to design and produce minicars. to $3.97) per share.

Ethics 261

Ethics Automotive Technology Conference 261

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2018

Social media has redefined crisis response in three important ways: outlet options, messaging speed and employee engagement. The proliferation of new media outlets has changed everything about how companies communicate. Employee evangelists are made, not born. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy. A Reason to Speak. Messages to Share.

Employee 70

Employee Crisis Corporate Social Media 70

Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We’ve been advocating that companies hire a Chief Reputation Officer (CRO) for years— but don’t just take our word for it. This past July, the World Economic Forum declared a Chief Trust Officer to be the next C-Suite role that every company needs. By the end of 2023, the International Data Corporation ?predicts?that

Reputation 78

Reputation Corporate Policies Ethics 78

The Hoffman Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

The McKinsey/Le Club du 21ème siècle study entitled “ Encouraging sociocultural diversity within French companies ” has a surprising finding: Only 38% of French managers have parents who do not come from a CSP + background. As for HR software company Workday, it reveals that only 54% of French companies have embraced diversity.

Employee 28

Employee Creativity Corporate Company 28

Mindful Marketing

JULY 16, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing “ Auditors Cheated on Ethics Exams ”—a recent New York Times headline revealed. Who would cheat on ethics?— The Security and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.)

Ethics 89

Ethics Pharmaceuticals Corporate Financial 89

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Some of us are fortunate to work for companies that tell employees to bring their whole selves to work, that invest in corporate social responsibility and that act as responsible members of their communities. Take a fresh look at the PRSA Code of Ethics , especially the core value of “Loyalty.”

System 187

System Public Affairs Employee Nonprofit 187

Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

We have all seen these terms tossed around about companies, in advertisements and throughout the media, but what do they really mean and why do they matter? In a corporate context, this refers to sustainable business strategies for long-term stakeholder value. Sustainability. Greenwashing.

Publicity 79

Publicity Meeting Policies Employee 79

PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

Just a few months ago, companies could stay above the political fray. As recent controversies surrounding Bud Light and Target have demonstrated, gone are the days when a company could get by with issuing a belated, carefully neutral statement in response to a political issue. Now, that is no longer true. Ron DeSantis in March 2022.

Brand 145

Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 145

5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The allure of exclusivity Companies should start thinking beyond just racking up sales and start focusing on how they can help customers curate memories that are going to elevate their buying journey from a simple purchase into a personalized adventure. They crave brands that align with their ethics and contribute positively to the world.

Strategy 78

Strategy Brand Branding Product Launch 78

PR in High Definition

APRIL 27, 2023

An ESG programme ultimately serves as a framework for measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of a company’s operations. Due to its complexity, breaking ESG down for your audience is vital, whether that be clients, prospects, employees or investors. According to the report, to keep within the 1.5°C

Policies 62

Policies Employee Ethics Survey 62

PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Will you be able to legally, ethically, reputationally defend the advice you gave? Some executives on the McKinsey team had to realize what they were doing (or being asked to do) was wrong — ethically, morally, perhaps legally. How do your words make you look as a person? Voice your concerns — often.

Communications 157

Communications Ethics Leadership Reputation 157

Wadds Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

In a management context, internal communications is the function that deals with an organisation's most important intangible asset - its relationships with employees. It’s measured by means of employee engagement. Dr Kevin Ruck, Mike Pounsford and Howard Kraise will share outcomes from their project on employee listening.

Internal 78

Internal International Communications Employee 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s always instructive when PR teams entrusted with managing the reputations of major corporations run into reputation problems of their own. Mega-agency Edelman recently made waves by resigning a lucrative engagement working with for-profit corrections company The GEO Group, a top contractor for ICE. Adweek has receipts.

Industry 217

Industry Reputation Groups Internal 217

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 6, 2017

Most companies hire PR agencies to help them get out positive news. What, if anything, can a PR or corporate communications expert do to turn things around? And Uber’s not alone in grappling with the impact of information supplied by its own employees. What’s an honest company to do?

Reputation 159

Reputation How To Employee Financial 159

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2015

But, along the way, we heard from one surprising source as the story unfolded: An Amazon employee. And, this opens up, yet again, a discussion we’ve had before: Should employees be empowered to speak up during a company crisis or firestorm? People tend to glaze over a bit when they start reading corporate messages.

Case Study 60

Case Study Employee Study Guidelines 60

Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies?

Ethics 52

Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 3, 2022

My dream was to create an agency grounded in ethical, outstanding, responsive service and respectful treatment of all stakeholders alike: whether clients, employees or the media covering our clients’ stories. We would provide services to reach client goals, and only services at which we excelled.

Groups 103

Groups Employee Strategy Ethics 103

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

For companies looking to differentiate themselves from the pack, PR (integrated with advertising and marketing) can help build a foundation of brand love. It is well documented that today’s rising generations value a company’s ethical stance and an authentic commitment to social responsibility. PR gives voice to brands.

Brand 149

Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 2, 2019

PR is one of the best ways to build visibility for a corporate brand while getting the word out about a given product or service. These days, business leaders can’t afford to sit on the sidelines and simply run their company with the expectation that their PR team will do the heavy lifting.

Conference 160

Conference Leadership LinkedIn Social Media 160

Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

When asked about specific functions, respondents overwhelmingly said employee communications (93%) grew in importance compared to pre-pandemic times. Blog: Code of PR Ethics? Blog: Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder. Blog: What Does “Storytelling” Mean to You?

Survey 120

Survey Communications Ethics Measurement 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

First, it was eclipsed by a fire-and-brimstone invective from Elizabeth Warren, who demand that he resign and called for jail sentences for senior executives who cross ethical lines. Warren accused the CEO of pushing the blame “to your low-level employees who don’t have the money for a fancy P.R. firm to defend themselves.”

Pharmaceuticals 120

Pharmaceuticals Ethics Reputation Insurance 120

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 12, 2018

It spotlights the gap between what organisations say, and what they are actually doing, to support their employees. Not if they really want to improve the mental health and wellbeing of their employees. All three of his previous managers are still with our company, and still managing people.

Ethics 84

Ethics Employee Policies Video 84

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Teaming with the right non-profit can boost a company’s public relations efforts and thus, its public profile. When done well, social marketing programs can showcase corporate values, demonstrate commitment to community, and engage consumers, while providing needed resources for a group or cause. employee engagement?

Local 120

Local Corporate Groups Ethics 120

PR in High Definition

JULY 21, 2020

Six former employees of eBay possibly took these messages as direct instructions and all have been arrested. Some might question the integrity of a CEO or a company that would ever allow this sort of behaviour to happen, with so many ex-employees possibly involved. How has eBay responded so far?

Reputation 77

Reputation Employee Film Internal 77

Ethical Voices

JANUARY 22, 2024

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when your client asks you to besmirch the competition How to effectively and ethically build trust What to do when employees, clients and partners break your trust Why don’t you tell us a little bit more about yourself and your career?

Ethics 77

Ethics How To Training Employee 77

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2020

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since. This weekend, I had a chance to go back and review a few of them.

Media Relations 99

Media Relations Report Industry SEO 99

Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. is $100,000 in 2020; it’s higher for in-house PR and corporate communications roles at $145,500 and lower for PR agencies at $90,000. If you want to change corporate culture, focus your efforts on executives, customers and employees. The results?

Survey 95

Survey Industry Leadership Study 95

PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

When COVID-19 first began impacting businesses, company leaders had to make a variety of decisions behind the scenes. Should corporate leaders share their own beliefs? In 2020, the general public wants to know where organizations stand on these important matters just like employees do. How would they plan for the pandemic?

System 157

System Community Social Media Employee 157

PR in High Definition

JULY 31, 2020

Six former employees of eBay possibly took these messages as direct instructions and all have been arrested. Some might question the integrity of a CEO or a company that would ever allow this sort of behaviour to happen, with so many ex-employees possibly involved. How has eBay responded so far?

Reputation 62

Reputation Employee Film Internal 62

Maxim Behar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Maxim: I often say that right now the whole world is a big mess, and from this mess we have to create something that can suit businesses, employees, pensioners, of course, students, and all people. And the third factor – this is the new generation that comes to work in our companies, which largely determines the trends in business.

Government 52

Government Tourism Ethics System 52

Mark My Words

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

These principles have underpinned the anointment of such stars as Greta Thunberg and Marcus Rashford, and are evident in the success of ethical, fun and commercially successful brands like Tony Chocolonely (whose biggest misstep to date might be their partnership with Brewdog). Then there’s authenticity.

Reputation 60

Reputation Government Corporate Ethics 60

Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2024

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: The ethical importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. How to get ahead of AI ethics challenges Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

Policies 62

Policies Ethics Government Leadership 62