Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Handling a crisis in AI. But if things do go wrong, how do you handle an AI crisis? Well, in many ways it’s no different to handling other crisis situations – just don’t be afraid of the complexities of AI. The first stage of any crisis, robot-fuelled or not, is understanding the situation clearly. 1] [link]. [2]

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I wanted to publish a post today on something scary related to crisis and emergency management, but the more I thought about what that something could be, I realized that I probably scare you (at least on some level) every week as I detail the realities and challenges of crisis management in this real-time and digitally-connected world.

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5W PR

JUNE 24, 2019

The modern-day news cycle means that industry stories don’t stay under wraps for long, and for many brands, it is only a matter of time before they find themselves dealing with one form of PR crisis or another. Countless PR crises today arise from the tone-deaf language in advertising or social media campaigns. Be Transparent.

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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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5W PR

JUNE 6, 2017

Before talking about building trust after a crisis, let’s at least mention the need to build trust with your clients and customers on an ongoing basis. Nature of the Crisis. The reason for the crisis will make a difference on how your proceed as well as what to do early on and later. Or if not, more likely to forgive faster.

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Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Since columnist Peter Oborne sensationally resigned from The Telegraph with a devastating public critique of what he believed to be its declining ethical and editorial standards I’ve read very little about the role and implications for PR, corporate communications and business. But two wrongs don’t make a right.

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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. We are the liaison between the company and external media, do lots of crisis communications, media relations, and that’s where I am today. What’s that saying?

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Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

I was working in PR before mobile phones, through the dot-com boom and bust, Y2K, the Internet and Google Search, social media, and certainly before the rise of the machines. I’m not attempting to (age myself or) minimize the actual risks and important ethical questions surrounding this next wave of AI.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For years, I’ve been discussing the changing roles of PR professionals as a result of social media. Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Q: What made you pursue your research study on “Roles in Social Media?”

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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. Crisis situations are stressful for everyone. Guest Post by Laurel Kennedy.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 31, 2014

I wanted to publish a post today on something scary related to crisis and emergency management, but the more I thought about what that something could be, I realized that I probably scare you (at least on some level) every week as I detail the realities and challenges of crisis management in this real-time and digitally-connected world.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 2, 2024

Leveraging social media for SEO. Social media platforms are becoming an integral part of SEO strategies. A social media campaign I spearheaded for a startup significantly amplified its online presence, indirectly boosting its search engine performance. Sustainable SEO: A long-term approach.

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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. Are there other ethical personal examples you wanted to share? We were able to support them in doing that.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. 2020 JOTW Communications Survey.

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Karen Freberg

JULY 10, 2019

I will be teaching my two traditional classes during the fall semester (Introduction to Strategic Communication and Public Relations and Crisis Communication). This is usually the time where I do most of my research and getting ready for my teaching semester in the spring with my two social media classes.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. It would be even funnier if it wasn’t so tragic. Does it really?

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

So why ask your PR team to guarantee media results? Ahem, by the way, that's against our code of ethics.). Why are you approaching this as (a pitch, a news release, a social media post, etc.) Can you explain the timing it might take for this (media interview, article submission, messaging exercise etc.)

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

It was a natural transition since they already knew how to write appealing pieces and had established relationships with other colleagues in the media. With the popularity of social media, the demand for public relations staff is even greater and most employers seeking to fill a PR position require a bachelor’s degree.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 21, 2023

The banking community has some unique dynamics… Scar tissue. The financial crisis of 2008-2009 still haunts many of us; Frayed nerves. And while reasonable people can disagree about the cause, there’s no debating the effect: Depositors lost faith. They lost confidence. They didn’t trust the bank.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But oh, lordy – we as communications and marketing professionals can receive a master class in what NOT to do during a crisis from Lochte’s self-immolation at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Judging from the firestorm on social media, Lochte didn’t come close to making an apology his followers would find “sincere.”.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 23, 2024

To build meaningful relationships, consumers often prioritize brands that are aligned with their ethical standards , cultural perspectives, and other components. This is especially important when you’re dealing with a PR crisis relating to a breach of core brand values.

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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 hope your readers will join me!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

In nations with underdeveloped formal media but a strong social media participation rate, social media will break news and shape the narratives considerably before traditional media. Prepared for a brand crisis? Click here for your free crisis communication tip sheet!

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Most schools offer the basic courses such as Introduction to PR, Writing, Research, Campaigns, Case Studies, and Crisis Communications. It is interesting to note that social media has not yet entered mainstream PR curricula. I took it as an elective.” How has your PR education prepared you for your career?

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 24, 2022

She has spent her career in PR agencies with a penchant for crisis communications. Sandy discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do ethically when a reporter wants to showcase a vulnerable person. The ethics of how we are covering Kanye West. How to handle PR with asylum seekers.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

While the APR’s four-step PR process helped Aylett defend her ideas and better understand PR ethics, the credential gave Falkenthal the foundation she needed. Managing relationships, ethics and law and issues and crisis communications are 15% of the exam. The four-step process is 30% of the exam.

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 20, 2022

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: How to effectively counsel those that want to make unethical decisions. And I still adhere to the principles that he espoused, which were principles of PRSA, but they were also his personal values and how he viewed ethics. The importance of expertise and common sense.

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 17, 2021

However, when it comes to certain areas like crisis communication, social media, and now influencer marketing – yes. This raised an ethical question for me – if you interview the editor of the journal in which you submitted your work to, does that automatically guarantee a publication?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

This doesn’t mean that sending content to a large email list or broadcasting to a lot of social media followers means your messaging was impactful. Designing your content to be used by everyone who wants to serves your ethical duty to inclusivity and extends your potential engagement reach.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

First, the ease with which disinformation can be created and spread via social media has huge implications for public engagement and discourse in society. Second, structural issues in the mainstream media as it continues to transform to digital should be a concern for all practitioners. Representing the public that we serve 4.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Courses may be as broad as Principles of PR or PR Campaigns, or as focused as Working with Influencers, Crisis Communications or Nonprofit PR.” I started teaching at UCI in 2011, with a five-week, online course focused on using social media for business development. I teach it twice a year. Want to join Solo PR Pro?

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PR in High Definition

JULY 22, 2019

To protect our companies, and ensure good relationships with the media, PR teams would be wise to help journalists establish if the content is legitimate. Then, of course, there’s the crisis communications element. Unfortunately, as proven by Facebook and Instagram recently, social media companies are opting to turn a blind eye.

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Cision

JUNE 29, 2015

“Talking about ourselves—whether in a personal conversation or through social media sites like Facebook and Twitter—triggers the same sensation of pleasure in the brain as food or money” – Robert Lee Holz, “Science Reveals Why We Brag So Much,” Wall Street Journal, 2012. Click here now! Ask for advice.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2013

In PR : Branding crisis, anyone? But when working on your social media policy, or crisis communications plan, getting buy-in from the legal department at the start is a much smarter way to go. In PR : Ethics is the one thing we can never, ever be without. The best PR doesn’t make sh*t up. out, I say!”

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PR Conversations

APRIL 27, 2015

I enjoy the adrenaline rush of crisis communications. Sincerity, loyalty, sound judgment, trustworthiness and a commitment to the values and ethical foundations of the PR profession—which just happen to be expressed in the CPRS Code of Professional Standards —are the qualities I most admire. Why do you work in PR? an innovator.

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PR Conversations

APRIL 27, 2015

I enjoy the adrenaline rush of crisis communications. Sincerity, loyalty, sound judgment, trustworthiness and a commitment to the values and ethical foundations of the PR profession—which just happen to be expressed in the CPRS Code of Professional Standards —are the qualities I most admire. Why do you work in PR? an innovator.

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