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.

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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. Photo credit: getty images ].

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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.)

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

As Courthouse News Service reported , the Massachusetts case continues a trend of targeting not just drugmakers but also the marketing companies that help them promote their products. As part of that effort to lift Purdue out of Chapter 11, the company’s owners, members of the Sackler family, have agreed to pay a $4.28

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

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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.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Thought leadership events, too, can support an expert positioning. Conversely, a strong executive visibility campaign can influence analysts to take a look at an emerging brand in a given sector, even if the company isn’t a paying client. B2B PR conveys expertise. For B2B brands, expertise counts.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 6, 2022

Few business buzzwords arouse more skepticism than the notion of corporate purpose. It’s no surprise that for years some companies have offered simple lip service about their purpose—or a reason for being—in order to look virtuous to staff, customers and the communities they serve. No doubt trust is earned.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Kelsey Bohl , the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart. Right out of grad school, I started working at a company called CenturyLink as a lead product manager, helping lead new product development for the company.

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PRSay

JULY 29, 2022

Tirso Gomez Brumana, corporate communications senior director Latin America at Paramount, said communicators should ask themselves whether a given topic is “worth going out and talking about it. Another emerging trend, especially in Latin America, finds companies and institutions concerned that digital communication is losing its humanity.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 17, 2019

A distinguished corporate executive, Byrum traveled throughout the country living and working in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., before serving in progressively advanced roles at four Silicon Valley companies. He then moved to Texas, where he held corporate leadership roles for EDS Corp. He grew up in Wheeling, W.V.,

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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. Finding a voice in the media.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The organizations that live by their values and bring them to life are the companies that will get Millennial attention, the benefits of their purchasing power, and their employment. As a result, businesses are actively working on becoming more socially conscious by placing organizational purpose over corporate mission and profits.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Schwartz & Company, which was looking for an account person who knew sports and fashion. The ethical considerations for public relations and journalism have similarities and differences.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. More: The 3 Characteristics of Effective Thought Leadership in B2B Marketing 3.

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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?

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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.

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Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Media ethics forbid this, but advertising packages often come with editorial opportunities, access to journalists, or advertorials. This sale of “thought leadership”– market visibility with inherent credibility – is neither a recent development nor a crime that deserves a congressional investigation. Let me know.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

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. For example, a company might hire a “white hat” hacker to intentionally hack into its IT infrastructure and flag weak spots.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Fast forward to May 2022, when I instead found myself in Belfast, again signed up for the Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction. Looking around the room, I knew I’d landed on my feet with my fellow students, each with different leadership and sector experience. Exhausting – yes. I didn’t expect it and punched the air.

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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.” Looking to the past.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

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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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. Together, we share resources and office space, and have become a unique firm for thought leadership services.

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PRSay

MAY 15, 2019

Some of the familiar topics are there — branding, corporate social responsibility, crisis communications — but not necessarily in a form many of us would recognize as aspects of the profession we’ve come to know. They’re taking a hard look at some of the gaps in our thinking, like the ethics of influencer marketing.

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PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

To top it off, Tess has been selected a Fellow through two distinctive leadership programs — as a RISE Fellow in the New Sector Alliance and as a Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy Fellow through the African American Leadership Forum. She was hired full time shortly before graduating from the University of St.

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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?

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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. If so, how?

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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? For other companies, it may mean large-scale changes to battle systemic racism, public statements on issues of social justice or requiring face coverings.

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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?

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Cision

JANUARY 20, 2016

For Scott Beaudoin, corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for society; it’s a necessary business practice. Here, he discusses his new role as chief strategy officer and executive managing director of corporate and brand purpose at RF|Binder and how he hopes to help companies become more purpose-driven and socially responsible.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Tackling fake news and disinformation: an ethical issue that strikes at the heart of practice 6. This covered the glass ceiling, pay gap, lack of mentorship opportunities and stereotyped expectations of leadership style, where leadership is usually seen as a masculine trait. Representing the public that we serve 4. What we do 5.

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Mark My Words

MARCH 29, 2021

The former Royal’s first foray into the corporate world has seen him take up the role of chief impact officer at Silicon Valley coaching firm BetterUp, while also sitting alongside Rupert Murdoch’s daughter-in-law on a commission aiming to fight “misinformation”. And not just for the company that gets their endorsement.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While I was a bit under the weather from a cold, Rebecca provided ethics insights on a number of topics, including: . How many companies are delivering on their value-led commitments. The two things every ethical communicator must embrace. Addressing the diversity quota dilemma and tokenization. For me, it’s a real flag.

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Flatiron Communications

MARCH 13, 2021

It’s been a long-time pet peeve of mine to observe how many reputable firms in the PR industry will accept clients whose business or advocacy goals raise ethical questions. In recent years, corporations have embraced the mantra of doing good AND doing well. The inimitable Prof.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 6, 2018

I’m the head of Cargill’s corporate-level social media team and oversee all social media at Cargill. I am also responsible for helping people across the company manage social media accounts that are not corporate-level accounts. I also manage the corporate-level team, which is about to have members on four continents.

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Maxim Behar

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Host: Now, other than getting inspired by our young leaders, we're going to talk about a core issue we brought up earlier a few times, ethics, how to practice and how to really leverage AI with ethics. We've been listening to a lot about AI and a lot about ethics. A lot of people were asking me, what is business ethics?

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