NewsWhip

JANUARY 11, 2024

Criticism is constant, especially with rising consumer expectations. Sustainability Consumers have a growing awareness of environmental issues. In fact, a recent study showed that 78 percent of US consumers say that a sustainable lifestyle is important to them. No business is safe from external reactions.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 22, 2024

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? It comes down to two things – how do you ethically deal with people with agendas? And then two, how do you deal ethically with media that change your words, not just misrepresent them or take them out of context, but actually edit your words?

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5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

These days, a lot of consumers have started putting a lot of importance on social responsibility, and have shown that they are willing to do business with, and support companies that care about sustainability and social issues.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In the state’s definition, Sephora said, “‘Sale’ includes common, industry-wide technology practices such as cookies, which allow us to provide consumers with more relevant Sephora product recommendations, personalized shopping experiences and ads.”. Similar laws will take effect in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah next year.

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Contently - Strategy

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For example, despite existing platform policies that expressly prohibit the posting of stolen content, Facebook was reluctant to remove stolen content related to anti-vaccination and QAnon conspiracies. But the company also lacks moderators to enforce these policies. The Ethics of Social Media Content appeared first on Contently.

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PR in High Definition

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

While consumers are rightfully sceptical when it comes to trusting brands’ environmental claims, Patagonia demonstrates how brands can be active participants in the battle against climate change. Effectively communicating that the business has clear future environmental plans assures consumers that your company is in it for the long haul.

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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. According to a 2021 Deloitte survey , quality and price remain two of the top-three purchasing criteria for consumers, cited 86% and 61% of the time, respectively. For communicators, there are urgent questions.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 20, 2022

It is not unusual for regulators to clash with technology companies when trying to establish policies for protecting citizens as well as the rights of the company. He also advises policy makers on regulatory laws aimed at protecting consumer privacy and properly governing digital platforms.

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Buchanan PR

APRIL 12, 2023

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. These two disciplines are becoming increasingly important to businesses, employees, and consumers.

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PRSay

MARCH 4, 2021

Compounding this issue is the fact that social media sites are now actively regulating content, so the “interactive computer service” rationale that underlies Section 230 arguably no longer applies because the sites are involved in the content process by its own internal take-down policies.

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 21, 2023

I recently read how Cision created a code of ethics for AI development and I wanted to have him on to talk about it. Ant discusses a number of important issues, including: Cision’s AI ethics policy The ethics implications of the use of AI in public relations How much human agency do we require in public relations?

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Prohibition

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is completely transforming how we consume media. It’s important to remember that although AI-powered personalisation offers undeniable benefits, staying informed and critically evaluating the content you consume is crucial, to avoid filter bubbles.

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PRSay

APRIL 27, 2016

And how does the publicist assure that the transaction is ethical when not controlling the final product? As media consumers have realized that even the hallowed halls of editorial independence are sometimes compromised, their trust has eroded. It’s no wonder consumers are confused and that PR practitioners can be confused, as well.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 12, 2018

Data has always informed the work of public relations professionals, but the sheer volume of information available today raises a new set of ethical and moral questions about what we collect, curate, share, and use. Data is worth money and in the quest for funding, scientific rigor (and ethical considerations) may fall by the wayside.

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Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

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? For example, an age group in a workplace might feel one company policy benefits another age group and actively disadvantages them.

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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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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 6, 2022

MIT marketing strategist Renee Richardson Gosline teaches leaders in every sector how to leverage AI to build authentic connections with a wide range of consumers. Navigating the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. How can we develop tech that improves choice and builds trust among the customers we serve? Ayanna Howard.

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Mindful Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2020

.” Neither of these ads even mention the candidate they endorse; rather, their aim is to undermine the adversary—a strategy that contradicts the research of Sorin Patilinet , global consumer marketing insights director for Mars, Inc. As a result, one ends up on top as the ‘candidate of least compromise.’

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 6, 2023

To the average consumer, AI likely snuck up like a mysterious, unknown entity. These techniques have helped marketers understand consumer behavior, segment audiences, and personalize marketing campaigns. But, as AI technology advances and evolves even further, knowing how to use it properly (and ethically) becomes even more critical.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 17, 2023

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: It’s great to be with you, Mark. Thinking over your career, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? economic policy, so I figured out some stuff along the way. The ethical use of technology is critically important.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Specifically, I’m interested in how the combination of technology, economics, policy and design within cities can work for or against its citizens.”. It’s interesting to see OEMs and the Tier 1s devoting so many resources to electrification in the face of consumer indifference. 3 – Electrification and Mobility. are always hot.

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Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

That’s the question I set out to answer through research that began with a group of students in an Advertising Ethics class I was teaching. I presented those findings at the American Marketing Association’s Marketing & Public Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Health Marketing Quarterly later published the study.

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Not only is Twitter’s hateful speech policy in line with the official hateful incidents criteria, but the decision is also legally sound. Furthermore, communicating on your client’s ethical and political standings is so important now. Furthermore, does this mean that they have too much power over our ability to speak freely?

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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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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Since April 2020, we’ve been busy exploring what the impact of COVID – and the related national lockdowns – really mean for brands, and how this has impacted customer and consumer behaviour. These changes are symptomatic of broader consumer attitudes and relationships with brands. What does this mean for brands? Responsible influence.

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Prohibition

MARCH 16, 2021

Since April 2020, we’ve been busy exploring what the impact of COVID – and the related national lockdowns – really mean for brands, and how this has impacted customer and consumer behaviour. These changes are symptomatic of broader consumer attitudes and relationships with brands. What does this mean for brands? Responsible influence.

Social Media 62

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 19, 2022

Students’ desires to text, check social media, and surf the web while in class have led many faculty members to begrudgingly prohibit technology in the classroom, but even with such policies in place, they still sometimes need to confront students who, like Ryan, feel they simply can't comply with the rules.

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Doctor Spin

JANUARY 16, 2024

Information asymmetry negatively impacts performance in goods settings and positively in services settings, while information sharing has stronger favourable effects in consumer markets and is weaker in relationships over 6 years old.” [link] Information asymmetry is dynamic, where the informed advantage is sometimes good, sometimes bad.

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Flatiron Communications

AUGUST 22, 2017

The “fitness” category includes news reports on candidates’ policy positions, personal qualities, leadership abilities, ethical standards, and the like. Today’s media consumer has myriad choices for their news and information. Hopefully, we’ll see a majority of those sources consumed and driven by truth-telling.

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NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

That ethical dimension is a little bit more complicated than what we’re summarizing it here, but that’s essentially what it comes down to. So it has both the competence and the ethics implied in that question. NGOs also are seen as ethical, but they’re not seen as having the ability to get much done.

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Mindful Marketing

AUGUST 23, 2019

” “This suggests that the business community is expecting blowback from their policies, and they’re trying to get ahead of it.” ” Echoing those sentiment was professor of public diplomacy at USC, Nicholas Cull, who said “There seems to be a concern among the CEOs that they’re becoming the bad guys.”

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Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Know your standards: AP News Values and other codes of ethics. Media and their audiences operate 24-7-365, creating and consuming content constantly and expecting answers to questions immediately. The journalists you work with need to know and trust that you have the expertise, experience and perspective to add to their story.

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PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. The realm of expertise of Tania Bubela is how new medical technology, such as genetic testing and gene therapy, fit into public policy and the current regulatory framework. She also is well travelled.

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PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. The realm of expertise of Tania Bubela is how new medical technology, such as genetic testing and gene therapy, fit into public policy and the current regulatory framework. She also is well travelled.

Communications 40

Communications Conference Government Policies 40

Where the Fishermen Ain't

JUNE 13, 2014

For me personally, this has been a topic of consuming interest. In short, I believe that public relations people who engage in ethical practice have a lot to contribute to the great public resource that is Wikipedia. BBC , "PR firms pledge ''ethical'' use of Wikipedia". Fortunately, my employer feels the same way.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authentic storytelling continued to excel “For PR, authentic storytelling will continue to excel as consumers seek honest, genuine experiences and solutions. The prevalence of AI will increase but best, consumers and journalists will come to expect it, along the lines of having eco-friendly packaging.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

This crisis plan should be based on a comprehensive business risk assessment and should be aligned with the business strategy and other company policies. In the event that a company’s software unexpectedly collapses, it has a direct impact on both employees and consumers. The second step is to manage the crisis.

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