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United we Brand? Top Reads on Corporate Activism

Flack's Revenge

Sword & Script blogger Frank Strong wrote about the nuances of taking a stand , covering another Edelman study, and his own survey: A study by Edelman found… “64 percent of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.” And corporate persons are the most powerful people in our world.”.

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Hate Speech and Ethics: A 3-Dimensional Issue

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Ethics Every Day.” Please join the discussion via #PRethics, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month.

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Ethisphere’s Global Ethics Summit Recap: Diversity as a Business Imperative

PRSay

A recurring discussion at Ethisphere’s two-day Global Ethics Summit in New York City was how diversity and inclusion initiatives are changing the way businesses operate, altering everything from hiring practices and internal communications to consumer outreach. Here are three takeaways from their panel: 1.

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Is Lawsuit Against Marketing Firm’s Role in Opioid Crisis a Precedent for Public Relations?

PRSay

A commitment to ethics. A ruling against Publicis could set a precedent that should make advertising and public relations agencies more cautious and concerned about [living up to their] advertising ethics and corporate responsibility,” said David Clark, a partner at the Clark Law Office in Lansing, Mich.

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The Importance of PR Skills in a Hyper-Globalized World

PRSay

In 2000, the company had become part of the DaimlerChrysler alliance, but then Mitsubishi tried unsuccessfully to hide defects in its cars, rather than acting ethically by conducting a mass recall. Mitsubishi’s history of scandals suggested an unethical corporate culture.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said.

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Corporate Reputation: Buying from Brands We Know, Like and Trust [UML]

Sword and the Script

News and coverage can contribute to a corporate reputation, but it’s rarely the catalyst. This is where corporate leaders get confused about PR. PR isn’t an event, it’s a process that unfolds over time and contributes to a corporate reputation. That’s the value of a reputation. Good value for money. Meets customer needs.