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The Consequences of Misinformation

PRSay

As public-square speakers were eventually replaced by newspapers, and then radio and television, a set of journalistic ethics would lay the foundation for news gathering and reporting. Those listening could ask questions, discuss the topics with others in the crowd and develop their own opinions.

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Maxim Behar on Bulgaria ONAIR - The Border Between Ethics, Morality and Scandal

Maxim Behar

We shouldn't differentiate between the newspaper, the radio, the television and the social media user who can post fake news or manipulate a photo or text or whatever. It doesn't matter if it's on TV, newspaper, and now on social media. It's not a question of who manipulates what, but who reacts how.

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Your client is accused of price gauging, now what? – Scott Brooks

Ethical Voices

I saw a column from Scott in a local newspaper and reached out to invite him to be a guest. He shares several ethics insights, including: Your client is accused of price gauging, now what? My background is in radio and television journalism. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work?

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

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For PR professionals, being able to work with trustworthy, engaged and ethical journalists to tell our clients’ stories is crucial. In the Chicago suburbs, the company 22nd Century Media closed in March 2020, shuttering its 15 for-profit newspapers just as the coronavirus outbreak began. Photo credit: shutterstock ].

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Maxim Behar for “24 Chasa": "PR crisis management became routine"

Maxim Behar

The PR expert Maxim Behar shared his opinion for 24 Chasa newspaper about the rapidly changing communications and the application of modern media tools in business. Straight - journalism, but in a slightly higher form, carrying the interests of the business you work for, absolutely in accordance with all ethical and moral rules.

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What Lies Ahead for Public Relations in 2018?

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We’ve watched traditional media such as newspapers, magazines, radio and television decrease in importance thanks to Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and other social platforms. In 2018, discussions about the future for PR and communications pros will likely include the topic of robots.

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Independence: The Source of Our Integrity, Our Power and Influence

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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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