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Journalism ethics versus public relations ethics

Axia PR

How do we ensure that communication pros abide by their codes of ethics? Both the journalism and public relations industries have always struggled with negative reputations. People have been calling PR practitioners “spin doctors” for decades, and, as the era of fake news fell upon us, it changed the face of journalism.

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Corporate Reputation And The Whistleblower Culture

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Its implosion was in large part due to first-rate reporting by The Wall Street Journal’s John Carreyrou, yet Carreyrou was originally tipped off a company insider. Just two months ago, luggage company Away grappled with reputation stumbles after employees shared internal slack messages that unpacked a punitive workplace culture.

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Amid Flood of False News, PR Professionals Must Support Credible Journalism

PRSay

The public needs credible information, guidance and clarity on emotional topics such as the spread of COVID-19, police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. The Fourth Estate’s reputation was bruised after the 2016 presidential election, amid accusations of biased reporting. We stress ethics and transparency.

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Ethics Month 2019: A Celebration of ‘Ethics Every Day’

PRSay

On any given day, PR professionals from entry-level associates to senior executives face ethical dilemmas. How can PR professionals ensure ethical decision-making on a daily basis? We asked BEPS members what ethics means to them personally. Taking time to reflect and analyze the issue can help lead to sound ethical decisions.

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In Memoriam: Joe S. Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA

PRSay

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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Public relations and professionalism: work to do to realise full potential

Stephen Waddington

Public relations practitioners fall short of the expectations of a profession. It’s a limiting factor for public relations to realise its potential as a management discipline. There is no barrier to entry to working in public relations. In the UK the public relations market employs 99,900 people and contributes £16.7

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Corporate Reputation And The Whistleblower Culture

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Its implosion was in large part due to first-rate reporting by The Wall Street Journal ‘s John Carreyrou, yet Carreyrou was originally tipped off to irregularities by a company insider. The key, of course, is for senior managers to model ethical behavior, and to cultivate an environment of full transparency.

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