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How Can We Mandate Ethics In PR?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s no small irony that public relations has a reputation problem. At times PR agencies run afoul of ethical standards by trafficking in false or misleading information, hiding conflicts of interest, or working with a lack of transparency. PR practitioners are ethically aware. PRSA has a code of ethics.

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How does a CEO’s Personal Brand Impact Corporate Reputation?

Onclusive

Today, corporate reputation is directly impacted by and intertwined with a CEO’s personal brand. Particularly for CEOs of the world’s largest companies who’ve become brands in their own right and live life under the media spotlight. How can a CEO affect corporate reputation?

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Ethical Standards in the Public Relations Industry

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. These articles reference at least a few of the ‘ethics codes’ of PR industry associations in the US and UK.

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Four Questions to Ask When Aligning Your Brand & Reputation

Deirdre Breakenridge

However, it can takes years to build a strong brand in the market and a matter of minutes to damage a reputation. When you’re making a decision to align your brand (and reputation), here are four simple questions you can ask and answer: . Does the brand align with my ethics and values?

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The Importance of Ethics and Authenticity in a PR Career

5W PR

In the world of public relations, ethics, and authenticity stand as cornerstones that not only define the profession but also dictate its long-term success and impact. PR professionals play a critical role in shaping public perception, maintaining reputations, and building relationships between organizations and their stakeholders.

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Blowing Your Own Horn Falls Flat. When it Comes to Reputation, Third-Party Validations Bring True Harmony.

Reputation Us

Ultimately, what you say about your products or services doesn’t matter — establishing credibility through neutral third-parties is essential for building a solid reputation. Understanding where your target audience looks for product or service recommendations can help support your reputation management strategies.

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This Week in PR Ethics (2/23/23): Subway Surfing, Laundering Reputations, and Psychological Targeting

Ethical Voices

This week there were some ironic ethics issues – but the most intriguing articles are both depressing and important. There is a rise in unethical reputation laundering. What content should social media companies censor? What are the ethics of psychological targeting? Where do you draw the ethical line?

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