PRSay

MARCH 19, 2021

Communications professionals must first root out misinformation and disinformation in what we share on our screens, in our conversations and, most important, in our actions. It will take a significant effort to reduce the misinformation and disinformation that intentionally or otherwise is destabilizing American society.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There are thousands upon thousands of web, print, audio and video outlets, and as we’ve all become acutely aware, many of these publishers spread misinformation and extremely polarizing political content. Misinformation and biased news can clearly damage your clients, not to mention society at large. Funding fake or extreme “news”.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

New research from the Institute for Public Relations reveals that most Americans now consider misinformation (61 percent) and disinformation (60 […] The post Majority of Americans see misinformation and disinformation as greater threats than terrorism, climate change, and border security appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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NewsWhip

MAY 4, 2023

Therefore, it is important that we take responsibility for what we consume and share, and fight against misinformation when we find it. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of essential tools that can help others combat misinformation in 2023. The best tools for tracking misinformation 1.

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Prowly

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

At a time when misinformation and fake news are running rampant, communication, and more specifically the written word, is arguably more important than ever. The post How to Avoid Misinformation: Cross-Border Strategies PR Pros Should be Thinking About appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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NewsWhip

AUGUST 19, 2021

Cohen Collegiate Professor of Information and Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs of the University of Michigan School of Information, to discuss misinformation and current trends regarding the topic. Dr. Resnick added that it’s very important to include the term “misleading” when it comes to misinformation.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 18, 2021

Research by the PRCA Misinformation in the Climate Crisis Strategy Group reveals an industry ready to tackle climate misinformation, but nervous about expertise and bandwagoning.

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NewsWhip

AUGUST 9, 2022

Misinformation and disinformation are among the biggest challenges facing humanity. Keeping misinformation at bay is an enormous job, but NewsGuard , a New York-based company, is up for the task. Today, misinformation impacts everyone from brands to governments to health-care organizations, among many others.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s not an ideal time to be entering the field of journalism—declining public trust in the media, concerns about the impact of technology, and shrinking newsrooms are among many concerns—but new research from professional services communications firm Greentarget finds that the next generation of journalists remains optimistic about the future of their (..)

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Reputation Us

MARCH 16, 2022

This makes many people vulnerable to accepting and acting on misinformation. The abundance of misinformation shows no signs of slowing. Misinformation can mean representing an opinion as a fact, such as referencing an editorial or expert analysis. The Truth” is the New Misinformation. How Real is your Reputation?

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NewsWhip

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This and a few other stories made his team realize that even the smallest piece of so-called fake news – misinformation, which is wrong or misinterpreted information, or disinformation, which is wrong on purpose – could sway public opinion. Mounting misinformation . Misinformation] was messy and constantly churning.

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NewsWhip

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

We discussed our latest brand crisis research around misinformation, worker strikes, and vaccine mandates and the key features of public and media interest during the October episode of the NewsWhip Pulse. Rising audience-side misinformation. The modern definition of misinformation has certainly become more contextual.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2020

28 General Session panel discussion on misinformation. is a new online game that introduces players to the basics of online manipulation and aims to stop misinformation from circulating on social media in the era of COVID-19. In the game, people learn to resist the manipulation techniques that are used to spread misinformation.”.

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Landis PR

JULY 10, 2023

The slippery slope of misinformation and disinformation is getting steeper. Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, David Wills – Media Profile Inc. For the original blog, please visit here. And when you add politics to the mix, it’s like throwing oil on the slope, too.

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HMA Public Relations

JANUARY 7, 2021

Combatting misinformation is part of the Public Relations Society of America’s 2021 national platform. As a member of the PRSA College of Fellows, I had an opportunity to listen in on a presentation about this new initiative, Voices4Everyone. It’s a program to create an atmosphere where democracy and informed decision-making can thrive. (The

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 21, 2022

Fake news and misinformation are as old as human society itself, but the sheer volume and lack of control of the information we […]. The post Can AI help fight fake news & misinformation? Here’s what we know appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 4, 2020

The post How PR can fight misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 16, 2023

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: Why corporations need to be careful they aren’t the ones spreading misinformation Ethics of data analysis Why PR pros need to change their definition of media Tell us more about your career and yourself? That ties into spreading misinformation again.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

PR takes on misinformation PR teams will become even more influential in the fight against misinformation. In another high-stakes election year, battling misinformation will emerge as a top PR industry trend. Chris is watching how X continues to shed advertisers – driven in part by the spread of misinformation on the platform.

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Business Wire

MARCH 14, 2024

Among the topics that sparked considerable interest were the implications of AI on misinformation and disinformation in journalism and how to combat racial bias. In our webinar hosted with Black PR Wire, AI in the Black Community , a panel of experts discussed the role of artificial intelligence within several industries.

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NewsWhip

AUGUST 11, 2021

Misinformation has long been seen as the concern of NGOs and the media, with fake news brought to the fore more than ever before under the Trump presidency, but its scope has begun to broaden even more in the last couple of years. . Recently, we’ve seen shifts in how those organizations think about misinformation. .

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Muck Rack

MAY 10, 2021

How PR pros can defend against allegations of misinformation

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 10, 2020

But voters still feel stung by the effects of the 2016 election, and more than three-quarters (77 percent) say they are concerned about fake news and misinformation this time around, […]. The post Political PR: Voters on high alert for fake news, ad fraud, and misinformation in 2020 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Business Wire

JUNE 8, 2021

News and social media can readily be coopted for malicious intent, ranging from taking your money, to damaging a company’s reputation, to political gain. While the internet has many positive functions, it can also act as a fertilizer for untruths.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 14, 2020

Misinformation can be dangerous even during times of relative calm, but during a health crisis like the current pandemic, the stakes are much higher. The post Dangerous COVID-19 myths spreading—social media use linked with increased misinformation appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Prohibition

APRIL 14, 2023

We’ve rounded up the latest changes below, stay tuned for the latest on TikTok’s misinformation battle… Instagram introduce search ads Instagram is introducing advertising options in the search results tab in addition to algorithm-generated recommended content.

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HMA Public Relations

APRIL 9, 2020

In efforts to control misinformation, messaging app WhatsApp is working with several organizations to stop the spread of fake news. The post How to control misinformation appeared first on HMA Public Relations. Read more about it here.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Two different PR tech vendors have launched Corporate PR indices; one tracks corporate reputations and the other tracks risk exposure to misinformation . One aims to track corporate reputations and the other to track the risk exposure corporations face from misinformation. Tesla, JP Morgan Top “Misinformation Risk Index”.

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PeakMetrics Insights

AUGUST 25, 2022

Here’s what to know about Twitter misinformation. The spread of fake news on Twitter continues to be a problem for brands, politicians, and everyday users.

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Ethical Voices

JULY 28, 2022

Misinformation is an international threat – While I am mentioning @tressalyne, I loved this article she wrote earlier this month for @burellesUS that highlights how 70% of Americans say the spread of misinformation online is a major international threat, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

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Scott Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2019

Major current events, from the vote on Brexit to the American elections in 2016, seem driven by misinformation—but is this a realistic perception? How is it that misinformation could spread so rapidly? Misinformation can outrun the truth because in some cases, misinformation can actually be truthful.

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 20, 2019

The post Misinformation, fake news, and implications for the PR industry appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. This would not be problem if we lived in a society where everyone had a habit of skeptical thinking and critical inquiry, but considering the fact that as much as 63 […].

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RH Strategic

JANUARY 13, 2021

Fake news is all around us, from disinformation related to election security to misinformation about effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. The post The Role of PR in Stopping the Spread of Misinformation appeared first on RH Strategic.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 8, 2019

The post PR pros say tech keeps us more engaged, but also more misinformed and polarized appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Eighty-three percent believe technological innovations will be a powerful driver of that change—and most believe not all of it will be good.

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Scott Public Relations

AUGUST 27, 2019

Major current events, from the vote on Brexit to the American elections in 2016, seem driven by misinformation—but is this a realistic perception? How is it that misinformation could spread so rapidly? Misinformation can outrun the truth because in some cases, misinformation can actually be truthful.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The post Fake news 2020: Journalists stand ready to fight misinformation—here’s how PR can help appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. But a polarized media environment and cries of “fake news”—often from the highest levels of government—that greet publication of even the most rigorous […].

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy took a stand publicly against misinformation, calling it “ an urgent threat to public health.”. As communicators, our team wasn’t just fighting a pandemic, we were waging a war — a war on misinformation. I was heartened when, more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. I couldn’t have agreed more.

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