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Facebook And The Perils Of Opposition PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But one detail that interested communicators was that it brought on PR agency Definers Public Affairs to run political-style oppo against competitors like Google and Apple. It hired Burson Marsteller to pitch bloggers on Google’s invasions of user privacy. Facebook’s posture under pressure should surprise no one.

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US Navy In Crisis PR Mode: A Textbook Example

The Stalwart Blog

Forgive me if I boast about the US Navy Public Affairs community for a moment. Here’s where the Public Affairs team and senior leadership shined. 7th Fleet’s initial press release launched within hours of the incident, informing the public of the who, what, where and when. Respect for Privacy.

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#FuturePRoof podcast: strawberry picking

Stephen Waddington

FuturePRoof conversation at #PRfest about the value of public relations. The second #PRFest in Edinburgh proved to be a lively affair combining keynotes, panels and workshops. The latest phase of the project seeks out insight on the value of public relations when implemented as a strategic management discipline.

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Ethical Issues in Merging the Science and Art of Public Relations: Aaron Kwittken

Ethical Voices

Ethical issues in merging the science and art of public relations. I started in Washington DC in Public Affairs and Crisis Management. It all comes back to data and privacy and transparency. How augmented intelligence can help enhance our profession. How do we create belonging in a hybrid environment?

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”. Adherence to privacy regulations.”. Public engagement opportunities were thwarted by COVID. The breadth of avenues to publicize has grown via tech and complementary outlets.”. More channels. Expanded duties. Expanded expectations.

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The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators – Kena Lewis

Ethical Voices

She is the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Orlando Health. If that patient is a celebrity, if that patient is someone who is an elected official, it is our responsibility to maintain their privacy. When we cannot provide your information to journalists because it is a privacy violation.

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We Must Confront the Uncomfortable Truths – Roger Bolton

Ethical Voices

That’s the biggest thing that I loved about my career in public relations was the opportunity to be a senior strategic leader in the enterprise. She was trying to figure out what it was, but I just felt that allowing her to go forward knowing that that was not the truth wasn’t fair to the public, nor was it fair to her.