Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands.

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Reputation Us

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Consumers and peers may view such self-promotion as mere bragging rather than genuine competence or quality. The Big Players Consumer Reports and J.D. Their rigorous testing and impartial assessments provide consumers with valuable insights when making purchasing decisions.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 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? It has a couple of component pieces.

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Ethics Training Financial Survey 70

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.

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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. Here are three takeaways from their panel: 1.

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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. Gaining profit and peace-of-mind is a pretty strong combo. Survey says….

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

AUGUST 29, 2023

The rationale underscoring the crusade for inclusion is rooted in a blend of ethical and realistic understandings. From an ethical vantage point, inclusion is an acknowledgment of every individual’s inherent dignity and worth, irrespective of their abilities. The power of representation in marketing cannot be overstated.

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PRSay

JULY 29, 2022

“We face, as individuals and as consumers, an era where people no longer believe in top-down messages,” said Santiago V. Performance of digital tasks often places professionals in front of ethical conflicts when making decisions.”. Gallo, head of communications and public affairs, Latin America, at the Zurich Insurance Group.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 18, 2017

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. That’s the value of a reputation.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While beauty trends come and go, the industry is here to stay and making its biggest impact yet on consumers, cultivating a loyal legion of high-spending customers. Incorporating values for true social impact Modern high-spenders are conscious consumers.

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PRSay

JULY 10, 2023

As consumers look for companies that share their values, brands should decide proactively how and when to speak up. A corporate mission in action means being proactive about how the organization demonstrates its values to the world. Companies that contradict their stated values risk damaging their brands and losing consumer trust.

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Brand Branding Nonprofit Government 145

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2022

With its splashy headlines and viral tweets, consumer PR gets all the attention. And it’s often very cost-effective relative to consumer public relations. Think purpose-driven brand PR is for consumer sectors? But a well crafted PR program can have a powerful impact on B2B businesses, too. PR promotes brand values.

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 8, 2024

This means that the oldest members of this generation are currently in their early twenties, comprising a rising generation of consumers. Over half of Gen Z consumers are over the age of 18. These events have greatly influenced Gen Z’s attitudes towards higher education, consumer products and professional services.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 9, 2019

Take it from Buzzfeed’s David Mack and Tampa Bay Times’ Kathryn Varn (to pick just two): what seems difficult and time-consuming at the outset will save pain in the long run. It pays to remember that what’s newsy to a client, like a product launch, exciting new campaign, or corporate reshuffling, may not be enough for an article.

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Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

In a corporate context, this refers to sustainable business strategies for long-term stakeholder value. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a framework that helps companies measure and assess their ethical impacts using detailed criteria to meet their sustainability goals.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Miscommunications can cause misunderstandings, erode trust, and even put consumer health at risk. Brands in this industry are trusted sources of accurate information that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their health. Companies can leverage consumer feedback in a few different ways.

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Brand Branding Crisis Communications Healthcare 78

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. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? What are some of the ethical issues you’ve run into over the use of data and communications? It’s so true.

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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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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It's underpinned with straight talking for marketing and public relations practitioners as well as managers to operate ethically and effectively and get to grips with issues increasingly defining business success and dominating boardroom agendas.

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Brand Branding Ethics Internal 98

Konnect Agency

AUGUST 17, 2023

Whether owning a small business or launching a large venture, valuable branding insights can be drawn from successful global corporations that can help shape impactful marketing initiatives. In doing so, they are able to stay ahead of the competition, resonate with consumers, and ensure their relevance in a rapidly evolving market.

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Brand Branding Automotive Retail 52

Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Dwayne Safer is a finance professor at Messiah University where he teaches courses in Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Security Analysis and Evaluation, Financial Institutions Management, and Investments. The scrutiny of consumers should be different for any financial services marketing than for other products.”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2018

Especially in today’s atmosphere of increasing corporate activism , a company that takes a stand on a controversial topic can create lasting bonds with customers – even if it alienates others in the process. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. Storytelling brings brands to life. PR helps differentiate.

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Brand Branding Storytelling B2B 149

Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Today, consumers are demanding corporate activism. A research study conducted by Sprout Social revealed that 66% of consumers want brands to take stands on political and social issues. The PRSA Code of Ethics has great reminders about the responsibilities that are inherent to this profession. That's always been our job.

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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? It has a couple of component pieces.

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Ethics Training Financial Survey 52

Ethical Voices

APRIL 17, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Roger Bolton , the president of Page , the premier global professional association for senior corporate communications executives. He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: It’s great to be with you, Mark. Thank you so much for the opportunity.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As per the Sprout Pulse survey 2023 , nearly half (47%) of consumers intend to utilize shopping features within platforms such as Instagram Shops, Facebook Shops, TikTok Shopping, and the like. Gone are the days when consumers were satisfied with buzzwords like sustainability, green, or net zero. Building trust is the key.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

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. Non-profits are businesses, and as such, need to operate with ethical business practices and proper reporting structures. That’s a mistake.

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PRSay

JANUARY 8, 2019

Whether you serve a large corporation, small nonprofit, major research university or municipal government, at some point your boss has probably said, “We need more media attention. Consumer media outlets may also have business, nonprofit, education and government reporters who will be interested in your story. Keep it ethical.

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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. Inclusion on the preventive list would eliminate cost pressure for consumers while letting Mylan keep the EpiPen at the current price, or even keep raising it.

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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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Corporate Journalism Nonprofit Strategy 120

Mindful Marketing

JANUARY 16, 2022

” That to say, unlike the exaggerated ideas of potholes pummeling delivery vehicles and consumers carelessly dropping carryout orders, the pandemic’s negative impact on restaurants has, unfortunately, been very real. The unconventional approach gains attention, and the corporate social responsibility builds goodwill.

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PRSay

JANUARY 3, 2018

Writing and presentation development will still be strongly emphasized, but successful PR practitioners of the future must also be adept at business, content creation, environmental scanning, managing people, ethics, purpose-driven corporate social responsibility, stakeholder engagement and interpreting data and analytics.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In a press release, the company said the “acquisition will enable Talkwalker to rapidly expand its product review capability and integrate Reviewbox’s e-commerce data, including product reviews, product catalogs, and pricing, into its consumer intelligence platform, providing additional customer insights for its clients.”.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Blogs, including independent and corporate blogs, can be credible. She and her research team conducted a focus group with 46 participants and also using a panel to survey 1,500 consumers. 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.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Consumer brands often think their big sale, fundraiser or ad campaign is newsworthy on its own, or, they fail to consider a media strategy entirely. As a result, participating brands received media coverage with Allure, Well + Good, InStyle, Marie Claire, Domino and more, in addition to the show’s retail and consumer exposure.

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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: . The two things every ethical communicator must embrace. And consumers and people are expecting brands to take a stand and stand for something now more so than ever. We’re focusing on purpose-driven brands.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

The masterful public relations professional understands the enormous value of living a personal and professional life that reflects the highest standards of moral conduct and ethical behaviour. They are proverbial rotten apples that attempt to spoil many of us in public relations practice who abide by the highest ethical standards.

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