Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

Cison released a code of ethics including “Privacy protection and security of client information.” ( Source ) I haven’t seen any announcements from Cison about generative AI, but perhaps they are trying to get ahead of ethical issues. A code of ethics isn’t a bad idea. And now onward with this month’s PR tech sum.

Software 128

Software Pitching Ethics Privacy 128

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations. How is technology being used in public relations?

Interviews 104

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 104

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. Media bias and PR ethics. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 123

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 123

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

A chapter a day will also be published on the website and shared via @weareproofed on Twitter. Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making.

Public Affairs 145

Public Affairs Education Measurement LinkedIn 145

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. I heard Catherine Keill speak when she was Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada leader of its Alberta public affairs team. She also is well travelled.

Communications 40

Communications Conference Government Policies 40

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. I heard Catherine Keill speak when she was Hill+Knowlton Strategies Canada leader of its Alberta public affairs team. She also is well travelled.

Communications 40

Communications Conference Government Policies 40

Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

Reach out to new professors I didn’t have a previous relationship with (big thanks for Dr. Freberg for the PR professors on Twitter list! ). She’ll be working under Scott Williamson, vice president of public affairs and communications, and, she says, “I look forward to learning from the best.”. Bigger the better, right?

Groups 60

Groups Internal International Conference 60

Flatiron Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This Beltway-based “public affairs” firm created a disinformation campaign targeting the company’s detractors through content posted to its owned “news” site, which right wing “news” sites then amplified. They were not shy to take to Twitter to say so: Ooof and well played @sheeraf — you rock! But the damage was done.

Facebook 44

Facebook Public Affairs Crisis Crisis Management 44

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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.

Ethics 93

Ethics Public Affairs Reputation Education 93