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Web Ad Blocking – is it Ethical?

PRSay

It is estimated that publishers have lost $22 billion in 2015 because of Ad blocking. Is ad-blocking ethical? The free content consumers enjoy is paid for by advertising. In the present business model, publishers are paid by advertisers. Pagefair believes the loss will reach $42 billion in 2016.

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Press Release Horror Stories: 5 Lessons Learned from Epic PR Fails

Newsfile

Facebook’s Data Privacy Concerns (2015-2021) : Facebook’s first impactful data privacy concerns started in 2015 during the Cambridge Analytica scandal. These recent examples illustrate that even well-established companies can face PR crises when they fail to prioritize transparency, safety, and ethical practices.

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What is PR? A definition for 2015

Stuart Bruce

Why in 2015 are we still asking what is PR? Most people who don’t work in public relations have a very poor grasp about what PR actually is and those working in related disciplines, such as advertising and marketing, often have the weakest grasp in that they think they know what it is, but are actually often wrong.

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Types of Mass Communication History of Mass Communication Mass Communication Theories Ethical Issues for Mass Communications What Does the Future of Mass Communications Look Like? Typically, it is synonymous with broadcast and print media: radio, TV, and film (small and large screen), print media, and advertising.

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#FuturePRoof podcast: an afternoon snifter

Stephen Waddington

Fake news has become a catch all term for any ethical issue that impacts the media or public relations. Consumers need to keep their wits about them when they consume media; journalists and public relations practitioners need to work to ethical standards; and technology platforms also have a part to play in tackling the issue.

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A New Partnership to Elevate Your Mobility Company’s Brand

Bianchi Biz Blog

In today’s digital landscape, areas such as strategy , content development , digital marketing , SEO & PPC, graphics, landing pages, online advertising, videos, brand identity , and even investor relations all play a crucial role in maximizing brand visibility and business growth. ’s CEO, Brad Kostka.

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Journalism and News Trends for PR Pros

Cision

Subscriptions and advertising are down for most media, and there is no single model that can replace them across the sector. Cracked , a pop culture-focused humor site, started adding occasional serious topics, such as war refugees from Syria, home foreclosures and sexual assault to its coverage in 2014 and increased the number in 2015.