Ethical Voices

MARCH 24, 2022

Do ethics matter to employees? What is ethical lobbying? This week there were some great stories – and a funny Dilbert cartoon on ethics. Healthcare, Russia and Ethics – The Financial Times had a great story last Friday on the ethical tightrope Western drugmakers are walking when it comes to Russian ties.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 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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Maxim Behar

APRIL 17, 2024

“The Global PR Revolution” is delving into ethics, morality, accuracy, and transparency — but the fact is that the gist of our job has always been to tell the truth, and this is what we’ve been doing in our everyday lives. Many people deem the Bell Pottinger case an incredible precedent and a milestone in the PR industry.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Its goal was to describe the practical use of AI tools to help widen understanding and improve ethical adoption. I’ve used them to extract the key arguments from a research paper, interrogate weaknesses in plans, areas of risk in financial documents and an activist perspective of reports. The book seeks to readdress the balance.

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Presspage

JUNE 16, 2023

Human expertise and judgment , and emotional intelligence remain vital for establishing trust, effectively communicating during challenging times, and ensuring the authenticity and ethical standards of IR communications. When it comes to conducting financial analyst meetings, AI-powered platforms can also assist.

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Email newsletters are a particularly useful tool for financial services companies, especially if you’re writing about personal finance. Because of email’s inherent intimacy—it’s just you, your subscriber, and a secret list of every other BCC’d subscriber—financial services content marketing can really shine.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While the kidfluencer phenomenon is undoubtedly intriguing, it raises critical questions about the ethics, regulations, and responsibilities surrounding the children in the spotlight, as well as the implications for the companies and parents involved. Companies must be mindful of ethical considerations and prioritize the child’s well-being.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Protect your finances Many solo PR Pros collect a deposit or bill upfront before beginning work to safeguard financial interests. Additionally, always maintain a financial buffer to help you manage through periods of instability or disputes. Be clear about availability and preferred communication channels.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Effective communication is crucial in the health and wellness industry. Brands in this industry are trusted sources of accurate information that empowers consumers to make informed decisions about their health. Clearly disclose any financial relationships with endorsers.

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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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Stephen Waddington

MAY 24, 2022

You could describe the industry's double-digit 2021 surge as opportunistic. Practitioners and theorists both jump to the defence of public relations from a purist perspective recognising only a positive and ethical application of practice as public relations. Even so, it is a long-term opportunity that it cannot afford to squander.”

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2019

Ethics, employee engagement and wider stakeholder management are the three pillars of the CBI’s report AI: Ethics into practice. UK businesses have an opportunity to lead by example and take an ethical approach to the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) according to the CBI. It is set to transform how we live and work.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 3, 2023

I was a financial analyst and planner for the early days of my career, and then went into investor relations. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? What staffing are we going to do, our financial data, HIPAA issues? Trying to keep the staff well informed and looking at financial information.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The whole industry is based on trust -- brands trust consumer electronics agencies with their reputation, and journalists put their faith in PR professionals to provide them with relevant content. Pitching stories to a journalist who has nothing to do with your industry will only harm your employer or your client.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Even for a consulting firm as large and successful as McKinsey, the mammoth $573 million, 47-state settlement they negotiated earlier this month regarding their long-term work with Purdue Pharma LP has to hurt financially. Will you be able to legally, ethically, reputationally defend the advice you gave? Voice your concerns — often.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 29, 2023

” “This requires both pressure-testing your firm’s operational and financial health (its P&L and balance sheet) in worst-case scenarios and staying alert for measures you might take, even amid chaos, to find a winning edge.”

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wiredPRworks

JUNE 8, 2016

I'm excited to present LinkedIn social selling marketing strategies for financial services and insurance pros at MDRT's annual conference in Vancouver!! My ties to the life insurance and financial services industry run deep – going back to being a national sales trainer for a life insurance company.

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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.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

The industry is projected to be worth $21.1 The trend originated due to increasing concerns from followers that influencers were not being genuine, merely partnering with brands for financial gain rather than genuinely liking the products. In recent years, influencer marketing has experienced explosive growth and continues to thrive.

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PR in High Definition

MARCH 31, 2021

The Deliveroo IPO boycott could be far reaching, and have implications far beyond the tech industry as fund managers slate their ethical stances. As experts in reputation shaping for tech-driven business, Firefly and I are watching closely.

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It encompasses the creation of a compelling brand image, fostering trust among the intended audience, and securing a solid position within the industry. Privacy Concerns: AI involves handling large amounts of data and raising privacy and ethical concerns. Strong Network: Collaborations with tech providers and industry experts.

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The Hoffman Agency

JANUARY 28, 2021

It’s just not ethical. If you can afford to work for free, in London (most likely — although the same rule applies regionally), then you’ve intrinsically got the financial means to live ‘comfortably’ while not being paid. This isn’t small change.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The industry’s financial fortunes and subscriber base have been in decline since the mid-2000s, and their website audience traffic has begun to decline as well. Newspapers Newspapers are a still a critical part of the American news landscape, but they have been hit hard as more and more Americans consume news digitally.

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Reputation Us

JULY 14, 2017

Each year the Federal Reserve conducts a financial health checkup on banks, called a stress test , to determine how solid they are. After the economic downfall of 2008 the Fed wanted to ensure banks would be able to continue to lend to consumers and businesses even in a severe financial crisis. Reputation, Reputation, Reputation.

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 26, 2021

But investors are also beginning to factor in other elements, particularly those associated with reputation and ethics, when deciding to invest in companies. For Deliveroo, concerns over workers’ rights due to its gig economy-led workforce was a risk that investors weren’t willing to take, given the ethical and legal issues involved.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

For more than 100 years, all of us — agencies, clients and educators, working together around the world through mutuality of endeavor — defined a new industry. That was 50 years ago. Great counseling firms were founded and legendary corporate communications departments were born.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 13, 2020

They discussed the ethics of data sourcing and activation to a packed room in Aria. A Roku panel I attended on the state of the OTT industry featuring execs from Roku, Starz and CBS explored all of these themes. Security concerns grow. CES is a great venue for showcasing new and innovative products. The talent is there.

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Wadds Inc.

MARCH 19, 2024

Exploring the management gap My contribution to this discussion started during the pandemic when I worked as part of the Government Communication Service COVID-19 Communications Advisory Panel of industry leaders, including senior CIPR, IoIC, and PRCA representatives. The function almost always reverts once the situation has passed.

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I was 27, and my wife and I didn’t have any personal savings to fall back on, so the loan gave me a six-month financial runway to make it work. Everything we’ve done to drive innovation over the last 15-plus years was designed to move the industry forward, create career opportunities for our team, and enhance the value we deliver to clients.

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Reputation Us

JULY 13, 2017

Each year the Federal Reserve conducts a financial health checkup on banks, called a stress test , to determine how solid they are. After the economic downfall of 2008 the Fed wanted to ensure banks would be able to continue to lend to consumers and businesses even in a severe financial crisis. Reputation, Reputation, Reputation.

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PR in High Definition

MAY 24, 2023

When considering how AI can discern a brand’s reputation, the tools may be able to use their vast amounts of knowledge to gauge popularity, identify cultural differences, and calculate the positive financial impact Eurovision brings, but this information is gathered and collated through human input. So, is AI the future of PR ?

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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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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 5, 2020

Nonetheless, even at this stage, AI has already started making its impact on a lot of industries - such as financial services, law, healthcare - and PR is no exception. AI that matches human capabilities - or even surpasses them - is a long way from us, and it is pure speculation so far.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 23, 2022

Traditional outlets are usually run according to ethical journalism principles.”. “We We play heavily in industry trade media and specific financial media. “Our regional outlets are pretty good.”. “We We continue to benefit from responsible reporting by our local newspaper.”. Generally, we find this reporting is balanced.”.

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PR in High Definition

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Google is currently coming under fire and receiving employee backlash after sacking leading AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru. Following huge disparity revealed across different parts of the UK, leading industry body, TechUK, is also calling for the UK government to address the “Local Digital Capital gap” in the coming year.

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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. Do you completely disagree and believe journalism ethics are alive and well today? Paid stories disguised as editorial. Is there a separation between editorial and advertising? Let me know.

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 24, 2022

You could describe the industry's double-digit 2021 surge as opportunistic. Practitioners and theorists both jump to the defence of public relations from a purist perspective recognising only a positive and ethical application of practice as public relations. Even so, it is a long-term opportunity that it cannot afford to squander.”

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