Sword and the Script

JANUARY 2, 2024

In 2016, I decided to hang out a shingle and start my own business. It’s also a clear way to demonstrate my work ethic and affinity for continuous learning. That next spring I started this blog, largely as a means of professional development. That’s of course what I did. In 2023, the 14 th year of publishing, I published 50 blog posts.

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Flack's Revenge

APRIL 20, 2017

It’s like we went to sleep in late 2016 and woke up with a post-election New Years, fake news, post-truth hangover. Adhere to highest ethical standards. Before, we generally believed in the sanctity of truth and reason. Now nothing seems real, and it is hard to know what to hold onto.

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Wikipedia Ethics Education Data 159

Presspage

APRIL 12, 2018

It serves an important social need and legacy media like the Washington Post are showing that really good journalism can make a publication viable even in today’s fragmented market. In 2016, Heliograf created more than 500 articles in the same time frame. Brand journalism is the key to a killer digital newsroom.

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Company Media Journalism Report 111

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are ethical and practical issues around it, but it’s a breakthrough that’s all the more impressive given the expectation of an improved, next-gen model next year. Local news and indy journalism more trusted. “I I predict the continued rise in readership of local news channels and independent journalism.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

A North Minneapolis native, Tess excelled in her journalism program at Drake University, during which she presided over the Coalition of Black Students and interned in business development with The Integer Group and in marketing/group sales with Iowa Events Center. Justine Perez , social media specialist – U.S.

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Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

From going to prison after being convicted for violating the FCPA (the US foreign anti-bribery law) to founding Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, and educating multinationals on current issues and challenges with respect to compliance, ethics and anti-bribery, Richard Bistrong has come a long way. I hope your readers will join me!

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Interviews Ethics Government Internal 105

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Verifying veracity “Now that information can be AI-generated without proper oversight or labeling, the ability to verify the legitimacy of a journalist or outlet will only become more critical to ensuring transparency and truth in journalism and content creation. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season.

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Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The leading PR expert and former President of ICCO will be one of the respected judges of the MENA Awards 2021, among some of the biggest names from the worlds of PR, communications and journalism in the region. It was founded in London in 1969 and launched PRCA MENA in 2016 with the aim of raising standards in PR and communications.

Ethics 52

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

billion in 2016 (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2016). A body of knowledge, ethics and certification are the three foundations of a profession. Practitioners enter practice via a variety of routes ranging including administration, journalism, marketing, publicity, and social studies. Continuous learning.

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Publicity Ethics Training Education 72

Communications Conversations

AUGUST 31, 2018

Paul Business Journal). You know you have skills but you don’t know how they will translate outside of journalism. The journalism world is much more fast-paced. Teaching people on the PR side about the journalism side. Journalism taught me a lot – including that life isn’t guaranteed to anyone.

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PRSay

AUGUST 1, 2016

In 2016, the Committee launched a revised version of the D&I Toolkit, which was presented to the chapters in late spring. Diversity is not only about racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation and gender differences, but also about diversity of skill sets, mindsets and cultures at all levels of the organization.

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Resources Education Ethics Corporate 60

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 30, 2017

An upcoming discussion between two senior public relations practitioners, spotlights the issue of ethics in public relations. Lord Bell left the agency in August 2016. Lord Chadlington will interview his fellow peer Lord Bell on 7 November in London. The event is being hosted by the PR Company.

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Wikipedia Government Interviews Ethics 60

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

The fact that John Simpson thought this was a good idea shows that even in 2016 there are many less than enlightened companies and governments who will fall for the ‘hire a journalist’ myth thinking it will be the panacea to all their PR problems. John Simpson (@JohnSimpsonNews) May 26, 2016. hrrlGl153Q. Or maybe not.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Source: European Journal of Social Psychology 2 Bargh, J. European Journal of Social Psychology, 36 2, 147–168. “Priming can enhance memory recall, facilitate brand processing, and influence product preferences through various media.” Source: Current opinion in psychology 1 Wänke, M. Primes as hidden persuaders. link] 2 Bargh, J.

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Cision

AUGUST 26, 2015

How to Balance Ethics and Reality in #Influencer #Marketing [link] pic.twitter.com/BWn4QG8m0s. — 11 Digital Marketing & PR Events to Help You Succeed in 2016 [link] — Lee Odden (@leeodden) August 19, 2015. New York Times best-selling author, global keynote speaker, and digital media entrepreneur. Jeff Barrett – @BarrettAll .

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PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

With PR bodies increasingly focused on the importance of raising standards in professionalism and ethics, why are some (or most?) Source: Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) State of the Profession Report (2016). If you have views on this topic, then add a comment here or on social media. Dr Kevin Ruck.

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Training Ethics Data Analysis 65

Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Source: European Journal of Social Psychology 2 Bargh, J. European Journal of Social Psychology , 36 2, … Continue reading Learn more: Priming in PR: The Subtle Art of Pre-Suasion Subscribe and get a free ebook on how to get better PR ideas. European Journal of Social Psychology, 36 2, 147–168. Primes as hidden persuaders.

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eBook Journalism Examples Resources 52

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By In 2016, Bob Ambrogi , a lawyer, and a highly-respected legal journalist, began chronicling the rise of legal technology startups.

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Agency Trends Marketing Survey 116

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

Melissa Thibodo is the whole package – she is incredibly bright with PR strategy, she is among our top student writers and editors in the journalism school, she has unparalleled relationship building skills, and she has a strong foundation of real-world experience. (written by Tiffany Gallicano) . Karie Mooney, @karies_korner.

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Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

That’s why it’s more important now than ever for brands to do their part, to be ethical in their relationships with journalists and for them to support free press around the world. Our 2016 timeline infographic highlights some of the monumental challenges that affected journalists last year.

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Brand Branding Government Ethics 55

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2016

Consider three examples: The best quotes from Davos 2016 (the 46th meeting of the World Economic Forum) were reduced to a series of 36 image macros. And let’s not think about ethics – or social justice – or worry about feminism, when clearly all women are bothered about is bread. Money can’t buy respect.

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Publicity Ethics Creativity Travel 40

Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Know your standards: AP News Values and other codes of ethics. It’s important to not only stay current with PR and marketing best practices, but also journalism best practices. The journalists you work with need to know and trust that you have the expertise, experience and perspective to add to their story. Learn them.

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Media Relations Media Local Healthcare 40

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ethical Implications of Information Asymmetry In the 2nd century BCE, the Greek Stoics told the tale of the Merchant of Rhodes. Source: Journal of Professional Communication 9 Grunig, J. Journal of Professional Communication, 1. Journal of Professional Communication, 1. A meta-analytic review. link] The result?

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Wikipedia Film Groups Journalism 52

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 11, 2018

2016 : The growth in the use of social influencers as trusted “third-parties” to create awareness and action (“ Content Marketing is So Last Year” ). 2017 : Can the ethical breakdown of political PR with its purposefully spread false narratives poison other industry sectors?

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Pitching Journalism Tools Social Media 43

MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But oh, lordy – we as communications and marketing professionals can receive a master class in what NOT to do during a crisis from Lochte’s self-immolation at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. August 19, 2016. n82dZH2gfl pic.twitter.com/rGp1nmA94G — Ryan Lochte (@RyanLochte).

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 13, 2016

And then there were the internal scandals and defections that bubbled into the public domain raising the spectre that the network may not be as committed to journalistic ethics as it purported to be. Today, Al Jazeera America announced plans to shutter the U.S. Today, Al Jazeera America announced plans to shutter the U.S.

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Enterprise Television Sports Ethics 28

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Halloween allows us to celebrate, or make a mockery of, our heroes in PR, journalism, and media. Grab a curling iron, a suit (or a hoodie and sandals for the pre-2016 Zuck), and be prepared to explain why you allowed people’s data to be stolen. Here are some ideas for PR-relevant costumes for Halloween 2018. Page Society.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

“My idea of ethical behavior is treating people like you want to be treated,” Craig Newmark said. 4 guest for the “PRSA Storytellers Series: Leading With Ethics — A View From the Top,” a live webinar hosted by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards. The downside “is that it exposes you to greater scrutiny.”.

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Ethics Communications Nonprofit Journalism 174

Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

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? Modern Newspapers & Journalism As discussed in a previous section, newspapers were technically invented in China around the year 200BC.

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Landis PR

MARCH 13, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay In honor of the 2023 Academy Awards, the Landis team couldn’t resist picking our favorite movies about journalism to be nominated for or win an Oscar. The gripping plot centers on the post-World War II combatting forces of journalism and political extremism.

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Journalism Film Ethics Television 52

Flatiron Communications

AUGUST 22, 2017

The “fitness” category includes news reports on candidates’ policy positions, personal qualities, leadership abilities, ethical standards, and the like. A Harvard University analysis of The New York Times and other so-called paradigms of journalism showed serious dereliction of duty during the 2016 Presidential campaign.

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Journalism Policies Ethics Analysis 47

Flatiron Communications

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Separately, the company served up its former chief security officer Alex Stamos in an op-ed in the Washington Post, who again tried to spin the Russian attack as an industry issue: “Yes, Facebook made mistakes in 2016. But we weren’t the only ones.”.

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Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 12, 2017

2016 was the year when the currents that have slowly eroded the tenuous relationship between journalists and PR pros coalesced to create an existential crisis that may not be easily remedied. I haven’t seen much from PRSA on Team Trump’s disregard for the ethical guidelines that have buoyed the PR profession’s reputation all these years.

Journalism 28

Journalism Guidelines Government Training 28

Doctor Spin

MARCH 26, 2025

Here we go: The Firehose of Falsehood The firehose of falsehood is a modern propaganda model identified and named in a 2016 RAND Corporation report by Christopher Paul and Miriam Matthews. 1 Paul, C., & Matthews, M. The Russian firehose of falsehood propaganda model: Why it might work and options to counter it (PE-198-OSD). 3 Silfwer, J.

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