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New international ethical principles for PR welcomed, education and enforcement required

Stephen Waddington

A cross industry group of international PR associations has developed a common set of principles for ethical practice. The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) proposed a list of ten ethical principles for the PR industry at its annual meeting on Helskini in October. Ethics must be at the core of our activity.

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We need to tell the hard truths – Ed Harrison

Ethical Voices

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? When I was a senior in college, I was in a market research class and we were working with a local small business in Washington, DC, that was trying to do restaurant deliveries to students. We have a responsibility to use data ethically.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It is well documented that today’s rising generations value a company’s ethical stance and an authentic commitment to social responsibility. Over 1400 people ventured in to see how locals live. PR is a primary tool for corporate speech on social issues. government when it refused to unlock the San Bernadino shooter’s iPhone.

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The journey from lockdown

Stephen Waddington

Two useful documents that help with scenario planning have been published this week: The Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience published by the Edmond J. Apps, social media channels and websites have been switched to providing a local context to government guidance. Practitioners have never been busier.

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Relevant Links – Why They Are Important and How to Build Them

Buzzstream

But, we can infer a great deal from a few key documents from Google (and some good old-fashioned common sense). After analyzing a lot of the top shared content from local news sites, they saw that local news liked to brag when their city was featured on content like “X City Named Best for Y”.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Tackling fake news and disinformation: an ethical issue that strikes at the heart of practice 6. Gender diversity in PR is an issue as old as the industry itself Gender issues in the PR industry are well documented. Each corporate PRCA member will be expected to engage with a local school each year. What we do 5.

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How to Craft a Messaging and Positioning Strategy for Your Brand

Contently - Strategy

What if I told you I exclusively use high-quality ingredients from local female or minority-owned farms? Or that I donate half of the money I make from each bake to the local hospice? Is ethical manufacturing a priority? You should walk away from this exercise with a document that includes all the elements listed here.