PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

By the time the vaccine became available in late 2020, more than 26,000 people in our service area had contracted COVID and more than 300 had died. Linda Staley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a member of the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards, is past president of the Blue Ridge Chapter. Other parts of the country fared much worse.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Issues in practice 1. Happy New Year.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 14, 2020

So, that got me thinking about leadership in the PR and comms industries. But, here’s the question for 2020: Does that rule still hold true today? Like I said, earlier in my career, I saw my fair share of people in leadership exhibiting Jordan-esque behavior. And, leaders leading with ethics and values vs. an iron fist.

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Leadership Comparison Ethics Industry 88

PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election, Greentarget surveyed more than 100 journalists to learn more about the growing problem of fake news. This research culminated in our “ Fake News 2020” report. We stress ethics and transparency. First, it says, we support the work of reporters and editors.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

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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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

72% of communications professionals say partisan politics makes their job harder, according to third annual JOTW Communications Survey for 2020 The majority of professional communicators say partisan politics has complicated communications for brands and businesses. Media bias and PR ethics. always or “never”).

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Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 144

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. DE&I was followed by thought leadership (49%), data & analytics (48%), storytelling (48%), comms strategy (46%), measurement (46%), internal comms (44%) and ESG programs (43%).

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

Six in 10 comms pros face ethical challenges. A survey of 1,046 communication professionals in North America found 33% day they faced several ethical challenges in the last year and another 29% faced one ethical challenge. The Gray Area of Communicating a Point of View. click image for higher resolution).

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PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2020

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizations across the nation to reconsider how they conduct business, including the process of earning Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). Her goal was to take the test in June 2020. Both the Panel Presentation and Examination for APR are now offered virtually.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

B2B thought leadership drives perceptions, trust and sales A survey of 3,000+ business executives by Edelman and LinkedIn connected B2B thought leadership to trust and sales. 89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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PRSay

MAY 24, 2021

For PR professionals, being able to work with trustworthy, engaged and ethical journalists to tell our clients’ stories is crucial. In the Chicago suburbs, the company 22nd Century Media closed in March 2020, shuttering its 15 for-profit newspapers just as the coronavirus outbreak began. Media outlets embrace new model.

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Nonprofit Local Journalism Newspapers 174

Wadds Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2024

Progress for black practitioners working in communications and public relations in the UK has been limited since 2020 according to a report published by the UK Black Comms Network. Lee Edwards, Professor of Strategic Communications and Public Engagement at the London School of Economics, says it’s an ethical and moral question.

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Publicity Ethics Training Corporate 98

Stern + Associates

JUNE 5, 2023

Beyond Automation: AI as a Collaborative Force Computer scientist Iyad Rahwan , managing director of the Max Planck Institute, is an expert in AI ethics. Supercharge Your Team’s Inquiry Muscles with AI-Assisted Brainstorming Many companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to automate repetitive tasks.

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Technology Ethics Leadership Groups 118

PRSay

MAY 4, 2021

Particularly now, as misconceptions, inaccuracies and untruths threaten to prolong the coronavirus pandemic, we need to tap into our profession’s roots in behavioral science and fulfill our profession’s ethical obligation to serve the public good by helping consumers of news and information make better decisions, online and off.

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Publicity Handbook Ethics Study 172

PRSay

AUGUST 13, 2020

Take a fresh look at the PRSA Code of Ethics , especially the core value of “Loyalty.” Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University in the fall of 2020. Professionals should be faithful to those they represent, while also honoring their obligation to serve the public interest. Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D.,

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Thought leadership that doesn’t sell – sells. Respondents to the survey took several sales-oriented actions after consuming quality thought leadership: 42% “invited the organization to bid on a project (when that firm was not in their original consideration set).”. Companies with digitally savvy leadership outperform.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

Cison released a code of ethics including “Privacy protection and security of client information.” ( Source ) I haven’t seen any announcements from Cison about generative AI, but perhaps they are trying to get ahead of ethical issues. A code of ethics isn’t a bad idea. And now onward with this month’s PR tech sum.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In-house and agency teams will be hard at work supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) with messaging that convinces their leadership colleagues and board of directors that preparing for cyber-attacks is critical. “Global disruption is going to place a priority on internal and external messaging development around cyber-attacks.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 213

Maxim Behar

AUGUST 11, 2024

As a passionate and influential PR professional, Maxim Behar has a mission to shape the public communications business’s future and promote ethical and effective practices worldwide. into a brilliant machine for innovative projects and leadership in the Public Relations business globally. M3 Communications Group, Inc.

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Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

It's Ethics month and a good time to review the public relations code of ethics. and support your clients to ensure that they have a strong ethical foundation. While Morris wrote it as a love song, for me, it is an anthem of strong leadership. The global pandemic of 2020 has tested our world in ways never imagined.

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Ethics Crisis Leadership Training 71

PRSay

JUNE 7, 2021

Just skim the headlines and you’ll notice everything from fraud and deadly cyberattacks to ethics violations, faulty products and tone-deaf commercials bringing down the mightiest of organizations. In today’s unforgiving media environment, decades’ worth of arduous work to build a strong reputation can be destroyed in less than a week.

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Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

I described this shift in a paper for the Government Communication Service in 2020. A new report - Beyond communication: CCO leadership in navigating new complexity - published by the Page Society supports my argument for the elevated status of the corporate communications function. Dr Shannon A.

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Report Communications Public Affairs Ethics 64

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? Then you all know what happened in March 2020.

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Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard Business Review has an international perspective, while A Sustainable Exit Strategy: Managing Uncertainty, Minimising Harm published by the Institute for Global Change looks specifically at the situation in the UK. Adapting This is an interesting area in which some organisations have shown strong leadership.

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Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Author of the critically acclaimed book, “ The Hype Machine ” (2020), he helps organizations understand how ChatGPT and similar technologies could impact the job market and employee skills. Reid Blackman, Ph.D.

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Technology Ethics Creativity Tools 118

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

It is so obvious that they will unify and work as a new business soon but for now, there is a constant dispute for leadership. The advertising industry claims to be the winner as they own media shops and creators, and so the digital experts as their leadership abilities allow them to create applications, tabs, and software.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As The Wall Street Journal reports , many companies affected by the California Consumer Privacy Act, which took effect in 2020, didn’t take significant steps to ensure compliance because they mistakenly believed the regulations didn’t apply to them or thought the risks were minimal. Illustration credit: kentoh.

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Privacy Data Marketing Retail 78

Stephen Waddington

JULY 29, 2020

Valin has been at the forefront of best practice in PR internationally on topics including AI, ethics, and leadership throughout his career. We also used the Martech 2020 database of tools labelled for PR, and other relevant tools from the 2019 list. You can read the paper reporting this project by following this link.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

workforce by 2020. With all of the media available at your fingertips, if you wanted to get the attention of your customers and constituents, how would you show up and what would you share? Let’s take a closer look at Millennials. They’re a growing population capturing approximately 50% of the U.S. But, what does this take?

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Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Buzzstream

JULY 7, 2021

Truliant brought on Inseev Interactive as their link building provider in October, 2020. Strategy #5 Thought Leadership. For this tactic, we leveraged the expertise and authority of the leadership team at Truliant. This thought leadership approach can take many forms and is somewhat of a bucket term for a variety of tactics.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

Unfortunately, it took shut-downs, and seismic shifts of 2020 for many in the C-suite recognize the critical value of consistent communications to internal and external audiences. As we near the end of this year, there is a spotlight shining on communicators and our work. We want to hear from you!

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Industry Print Ethics Internal 79

Stern + Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A renowned expert on leadership and dialogue, Hult International Business School Professor Megan Reitz teaches leaders that having a psychologically safe culture requires them to notice their own habits and be mindful of the signals they’re sending which may be deliberately or inadvertently silencing others.

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Employee Leadership Exercises Mobile 62

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

High demand for experienced communicators “Corporate communications professionals will continue to advance into top organizational leadership roles as their unrivaled combination of business strategy and stakeholder insight continues to become more essential. .” ~ Jason Brown , PublicCity PR, Principal PublicCity PR 9.

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PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2022

By comparison, in May 2020, when Edelman updated its Trust Barometer, government was the most trusted institution (at 65 percent), followed by business (62 percent), NGOs (62 percent) and the media (56 percent). Still, people consider NGOs and businesses more competent and ethical than either the media or government.

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Government Comparison Survey Ethics 78

Stern + Associates

AUGUST 26, 2022

At NYU Stern, Chugh’s top-rated classes on cutting-edge leadership, management and negotiation strategies are lauded for their transformational effect on students and executives alike. Her newest research, which focuses on “ bounded ethicality ,” explores and explains the “psychology of good-ish people.”. Faculty Award in 2013.

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Leadership System Tools Groups 62

PRSay

AUGUST 1, 2016

Census Bureau, by 2020, 36.5 Nevertheless, a large number of U.S. corporations and major public relations agencies are making small but impactful changes to transform the industry. According to the U.S. percent of the U.S. population will be comprised of Blacks, Asians/Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos and Native Americans.

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Resources Education Ethics Corporate 60

5W PR

JUNE 6, 2022

One of the biggest trends in 2020 in terms of public relations is a change from focusing on the company releasing its latest products or services, to focusing on its customers and their specific needs and pain points. Many people have started thinking outside the box and working outside of an established work ethic while working remotely.

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