Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I first met Tatevik when I was looking to expand the ethics cases outside of the US. Tatevik discusses How to best counsel your client when they want to respond unethically to an unethical competitor How to react calmly and ethically in highly emotional crises Should PR create a global code of ethics for influencer marketing?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). Please join the discussion via #PRSAChat and #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

When a crisis hits, organizations must respond swiftly and effectively to protect their reputation, maintain stakeholder trust, and minimize potential damage. Crisis management in the defense technology sector requires meticulous planning, precise execution, and constant readiness.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2024

First, it’s our obligation – as independent agents and on behalf of clients – to operate within stringent ethical guidelines. If criticism doesn’t come, you’ve only lost the time invested to protect your reputation. So, what’s a PR person to do? Generative AI is the elephant in the room.

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5W PR

APRIL 10, 2025

The Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics recommends establishing formal processes for legal review of external communications about regulated technologies and activities. Building an Effective PR-Legal Partnership Success in export control communications requires close collaboration between PR and legal teams.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Investing in your professional online reputation is an important Crisis Ready strategy—and ReputationDefender has launched a service to help make this process easy for you. Most online reputation management companies focus solely on helping their clients fix their online reputations. Who is ReputationDefender?

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It most often bubbles up when I find myself confronted by a situation that presents an ethical challenge. But how should we, as public-facing representatives of an organization, be expected to tell those publics what’s going on or what we’re planning without causing even further damage to our organizational reputation? What do we say?”…“What

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 2, 2018

He is also the Ethics Officer of PRSA Tampa Bay, and co-chairs the PRSA Tampa Bay PRSSA and New Professionals Committee and is PRSSA Liaison, PRSA College of Fellows Mentoring Committee. As September is Ethics Month at PRSA, the discussion revolved around the topic of ethics in PR Measurement. ” portion, @globalsultana.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Legal and ethical concerns AI bias can lead to legal and ethical challenges for organizations that use these technologies. Discrimination may lead to lawsuits and reputational damage. Ethical guidelines Establish ethical guidelines for AI development and usage.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

The question of ethics is one that seems simple, but can become quite complex. Certainly, there are legal ethics, and there are parameters and guidelines that are encoded in law that must be followed. In all circumstances, I find it helpful to refer to the Code of Ethics (PRSA, IABC, National Press Club) for guidance.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Strategic influencer PR presents a compelling solution, empowering businesses to amplify their message, elevate their brand reputation, and foster meaningful engagement. Influencers can help mitigate negative publicity and restore a brand’s reputation during crises. The first step is to identify the target audience.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Looking to develop AI compliance guidelines for your organization? AI compliance refers to adhering to a set of guidelines, regulations and ethical standards in the development, deployment and usage of AI technologies. This post will cover five critical areas of AI compliance for PR pros and why it should be a priority.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

CIPR members interested in contributing to the project should read the contributors’ guidelines (opens as a PDF) and submit a pitch by 3 November, 2017. It’s striking how many issues such as ethics, professional development and the reputation of the public relations profession, remain a constant through the history of the CIPR.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

While employees may already be utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT informally – or with management approval – for solving problems, summarizing reports and more, a formal policy can address issues, mitigate risks and provide guidelines for responsible usage. This policy is effective as of [Date].

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2025

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? It felt like we had not behaved in an ethical way, and it bothered me for months afterwards because even the partnership went through that sort of lasting bitterness with some of our employees. Ethical companies, when they make them, they own it, and they fix it.

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The Hoyt Organization

JULY 22, 2024

Legal and Ethical Considerations Untrained executives can inadvertently raise legal issues or ethical concerns during interviews. Training helps executives understand legal and ethical boundaries when communicating. It ensures they can communicate, manage crises, and maintain their organization’s reputation.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

There’s no point in building a reputation if the startup is facing an existential threat. Guarding their reputation and work also necessitates new patent/ copyright laws in place. The challenges posed to image consultants in managing reputations and firefighting are significantly complex. ” ~ Prof.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This guide aims to demystify the process, offering marketing professionals, PR strategists, brand managers, and business owners a roadmap to crafting PR stunts that are impactful, memorable, and ethical. It’s crucial to uphold honesty and transparency; deceptive practices can damage trust and tarnish your brand’s reputation.

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Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Is it good, is it bad, is it legal or ethical – will it kill us… Segways anyone ? Our industry’s own PR Council has penned guidelines suggestions on how to use generative AI ; spoilers, be cautious and don’t feed it proprietary info just yet. We are experiencing a real moment of technological advancement. And boy do we like it.

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Shift Communications

MAY 16, 2023

Is it good, is it bad, is it legal or ethical – will it kill us… Segways anyone ? Our industry’s own PR Council has penned guidelines suggestions on how to use generative AI ; spoilers, be cautious and don’t feed it proprietary info just yet. We are experiencing a real moment of technological advancement. And boy do we like it.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 16, 2024

By associating with influencers, B2B brands can leverage their credibility to enhance their own reputation and gain the trust of potential buyers. The relationship between B2B influencers and the brands they collaborate with should be rooted in mutual alignment and ethical practices. B2B influence isn’t about that.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I put a few guidelines on this–these folks had to be non-manager/non-director level. After making the switch to Corporate Communications, she has fast become a go-to source for counsel on multiple matters while developing a reputation for creating new approaches to enhance Allianz Life’s communications efforts.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

It’s worth pointing out, that even while these statistics were published in 2020, many will have utility as benchmarks and best practice guidelines for years to come. Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. Source: Code of PR Ethics? ). Social media statistics from 2020. Marketing Statistics from 2020.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

It also stretches credibility to believe Simpson wasn’t aware the site was public as the Simpson Associates website appears to have been available for over a month between 18 April and 27 May when the Daily Mail broke the story about Simpson breaching the BBC’s editorial guidelines. ” So that’s cleared that up.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 18, 2020

Misalignment of a brand with the wrong influencer or ignoring strict advertising guidelines can damage reputation, dissuade customers and even result in legal proceedings. As PR professionals, we have an ethical responsibility to ensure brands and influencers comply with the law”.

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Konnect Agency

APRIL 20, 2023

Deinfluencing promotes a more conscious and responsible approach toward consumerism, encouraging followers to make informed decisions about their purchases and prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and quality over quantity. This can enhance brand reputation, build consumer trust, and foster long-term brand-consumer relationships.

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Karen Freberg

MAY 14, 2018

I also appreciated seeing Jason share his own takes on some actions he has taken to separate himself from others who do not follow the influencer guidelines and views he does. At the end of the day, you have to stay true to your ethics and values as a person. Can I get an AMEN to what Jason Falls shared in his post ?!

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Green” guidelines for communication success. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture. That is the case for the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa’s (PRISA) code of ethics.

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Green” guidelines for communication success. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture. That is the case for the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa’s (PRISA) code of ethics.

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PR Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

The repercussions of exposed greenwashing can cause: irreparable brand and reputational damage. Green” guidelines for communication success. Ensure the communication is consistent with the company’s ethics and culture. That is the case for the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa’s (PRISA) code of ethics.

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Newsfile

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It helps organizations stay informed about their reputation, competitors, and industry trends. Monitoring brand mentions helps gauge brand visibility and reputation, assess sentiment, identify influencers and respond to negative publicity. What is Reputation Management? What is Brand Sentiment? Technical Aspects of PR 15.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 1, 2016

When an organization’s internal dynamics are unhealthy and counterproductive, it can wreak havoc on not only your work with them in the short-term but also carries the risk of harming your reputation in the long-run (e.g., And there are no mechanisms in place for ensuring accountability or outlining policies and guidelines for behavior.

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Prohibition

AUGUST 23, 2023

For example, if you sell sustainable fashion, collaborating with influencers in the eco-conscious community can help you connect with consumers who are passionate about ethical and environmentally friendly products. Authenticity is key in influencer marketing to help build trust with the audience and strengthen your brand’s reputation.

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The Hoffman Agency

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The events of the last few weeks demonstrate how critical communications planning is to safeguard your reputation and win in the court of public opinion. As an industry, AI will carry major concerns around ethics, safety and governance for the foreseeable future.

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Buzzstream

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

White hat link building is building links ethically and adhering to Google’s Link Spam policies. But, naturally appearing on other people’s sites as a guest post is not against any guidelines and, therefore, remains a viable white hat link building tactic. What is White Hat Link Building? The impact on ranking is still up for debate.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 29, 2016

When first meeting with them about the possibility of working together ask them precise questions that will reveal whether they are someone who aligns with you professionally, ethically and personally. Do you share similar work habits, work styles and levels of integrity? in Canada ) from a taxation standpoint.

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Maxim Behar

MARCH 12, 2024

Solving a PR crisis, managing reputation, or building and developing a corporate image, for example, when a merger between companies, especially in the financial sector, is another story. Conversely, they can try to whitewash the reputation of a dishonest company, which is another form of manipulation.

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