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Accreditation Inspires Sense of Pride in the Profession

PRSay

As I put together my materials, made flashcards and printed the APR Study Guide, I quickly discovered that the exam and the entire process was going to change my life for the better — both professionally and personally. After the Readiness Review, I moved on to studying for the written examination.

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PREthics & Native Advertising

PRSay

As print communication has declined in favor of digital, publishers have had to look for new ways to support their organizations. And how does the publicist assure that the transaction is ethical when not controlling the final product? Ask questions and study their past materials. You certainly will get the blame.”.

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Beyond the Press: Navigating the Diverse Landscape of News Channels and Platforms

The Proactive Report

Moreover, advocating for transparency and accountability in news reporting reinforces the importance of ethical journalism and upholds the public’s right to accurate and reliable information.

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Get a Big Picture of the PR Landscape with these Notes from 10 Industry Surveys

Sword and the Script

Some of the studies are surveys I’ve helped field, like the annual JOTW survey , however, most are by contributors or organizations from around the community. That’s according to an academic study by Julie O’Neil , a professor in strategic communication, and other researchers. Advertising is a distant third.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

Tackling fake news and disinformation: an ethical issue that strikes at the heart of practice 6. A study called the Velvet Ghetto commissioned by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) first called out the gender pay gap in the PR profession in 1986. Representing the public that we serve 4. Broom, David M.

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Fixing the broken web

Stephen Waddington

The web was the most significant shift in publishing since the invention of the printing press in the 15th Century. The short guide to ethical communications is designed to help practitioners follow best practice, build resilience within organisations and start to understand the scale of the problem.

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Acting Ethically Means Going Beyond Performative Action – Candace Hamana

Ethical Voices

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when your employer doesn’t let you act in true faith How to make land acknowledgments more than a performative action The importance of cultural contexts Tell us about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work?

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