Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

War, fear, international isolation, and nationalism shaped an entire generation of people that now hold the majority of power and leadership in the western world — the Baby Boomers. How do we take an understanding of generational gaps and correlate them with leadership style, motivations, and the ability to connect with people?

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Blogging Ethics Leadership Course 213

Stephen Waddington

JULY 6, 2022

billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021). A body of knowledge, ethics and certification are the three foundations of a profession. To offer organisational leadership. To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation, in line with professional and societal expectations.

Publicity 167

Publicity Ethics Training Education 167

Ethical Voices

JUNE 6, 2022

I asked them to share insights from a recent journal article they authored titled The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Influence: Perspectives from Female Public Relations Professionals. . Would you please tell us more about this latest ethics study? Ethical leadership is critical.

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Ethics Leadership Training Study 52

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

I’ve spent the past few weeks breaking down the survey results from the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey ( overview , challenges and the media relations struggle ). ” Read more: The 2021 Creativity in PR Study by Provoke Media and Now Go Create. Six in 10 comms pros face ethical challenges.

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Creativity Study Ethics Publicity 95

PRSay

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In Greentarget’s “ Fake News 2021 ” report, 84 percent of journalists surveyed agreed that “fake news” — which we define as false information spread unwittingly (misinformation) or intentionally (disinformation) — is a factor that is delegitimizing traditional journalism and news sources. We stress ethics and transparency.

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Journalism Survey Ethics Report 158

Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 11, 2021

5 solo PR pros share their predictions for the PR industry in 2021. Here's to an illuminated 2021 and the future of our industry. I think attitudes will begin to shift in 2021 to see PR as the integrated content and communications revenue driver it is. 2021 will be another “change year” for the PR industry.

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Industry Print Ethics International 79

PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2021

After a turbulent year of the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest and political instability, public mistrust of societal institutions is widespread around the world, Edelman’s 2021 Trust Barometer finds. People now expect corporations to address today’s challenges as rigorously as they pursue profits, the report says.

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Government Report Survey Media 158

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While I was a bit under the weather from a cold, Rebecca provided ethics insights on a number of topics, including: . The two things every ethical communicator must embrace. Before we get to the Brands in Motion report, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you personally have ever confronted at work?

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Ethics Branding Brand International 74

PRSay

JANUARY 16, 2020

Businesses, government bodies and major trade groups have yet to agree on a shared ethical, social and regulatory framework for artificial intelligence and AI-enabled devices. He is 2021 chair-elect of PRSA’s Counselors Academy, and a director at-large of PRSA’s New Jersey Chapter. Image via Lightspring.

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Reputation Privacy Banking Ethics 183

PRSay

JANUARY 14, 2022

It’s not like 2021 was a tunnel of love. Measurable success, proactive client advocacy, active listening and ethical discourse should always top a team’s charts, but life can get out of tune. Bruce Springsteen dropped out of Ocean County College in New Jersey in 1967. Last year offered very few glory days.

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Communications Trends Nonprofit Radio 167

PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said. So-called “news deserts” rose to 206 this year from 204 in 2023. Nearly 54 million Americans now live in counties that have limited or no access to local news, Medill finds.

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Local Newspapers Journalism Radio 139

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 25, 2022

I had a great year in 2021, and I’m on pace already to have another good one in 2022 with a slew of fantastic clients. No, I’m talking about the emotional and ethical component of being a social media marketer in 2022. Countless examples of terrible leadership. But, a lot of it is really horrible stuff. FOMO is real.

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Social Media Marketing Media Ethics 108

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As we head towards the end of the year it’s a good time to think about personal development and your personal development goals for 2021. To offer organisational leadership 10. To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation, in line with professional and societal expectations 11.

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Tools Publicity Google Ethics 115

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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Survey Communications Measurement International 128

Mindful Marketing

JULY 16, 2022

by David Hagenbuch - professor of Marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing “ Auditors Cheated on Ethics Exams ”—a recent New York Times headline revealed. Who would cheat on ethics?— The Security and Exchange Commission (S.E.C.)

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Ethics Pharmaceuticals Corporate Financial 89

PRSay

JULY 20, 2021

FleishmanHillard’s “2021 Authenticity Gap” study (PDF here ) examines the actions that brands must take to meet consumer expectations. Consumers expect company managers to act ethically and responsibly; to deliver consistent, stable performance; and to provide frequent, credible communication.

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Study Consumer Company Privacy 109

Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

Frameworks for Determining How Emerging Technologies Will Impact Your Business When it comes to looking ahead to the important technology trends of tomorrow, Azeem Azhar , international bestselling author of “ The Exponential Age ” (2021), has built a reputation as one of the tech industry’s most influential futurists.

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Technology Ethics Creativity Tools 107

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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Leadership Industry Crisis Management Groups 64

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. 31, 2021, I sold PR 20/20 to Blue Cypress , a family of companies owned and led by Amith Nagarajan that is dedicated to building purpose-driven businesses. Building more personalized campaigns, in ethical and responsible ways, that deliver greater value to consumers.

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Financial Conference Agency Resources 98

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Effect of thought leadership on reputation and sales. According to a study by Edelman, “48% of decision-makers spend an hour or more reading thought leadership content each week. In addition, “89% of decision-makers say thought leadership “can be effective in enhancing their perceptions of an organization.”

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Survey Marketing B2B Study 173

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 27, 2019

There are two candidates, Rachel Royall and Mandy Pearse, going head-to-head for the role of President in 2021. I will continue the excellent work, which has positioned the profession as a strategic management function through active engagement with the business community showing how ethical communication can enhance economic performance.

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Government Education Community Big Data 113

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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Software Pitching Ethics Privacy 119

Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 29, 2019

The candidates for CIPR President in 2021 have been announced. Member engagement What’s your motivation to stand as CIPR President for 2021? Ethical communication is at the heart of this. Personal aspirations Leadership of a voluntary organisation is a lonely job. She’s an MBA and board level practitioner.

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Meeting Training Ethics Government 96

Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

He was recognized as one of "The 10 Most Influential Media Leaders of 2021" and his influential story made it to the cover. 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. Everything transparent is ethical!

Ethics 52

Ethics Creativity Leadership Crisis Management 52

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.

Marketing 186

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 186

NewsWhip

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Business is more trusted than government and media, but also under more scrutiny The above demand for leadership is likely at least in-part driven by business being trusted more than its counterparts in both government and the media. Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, p.14 Source: Edelman Trust Barometer, p.7

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Government Survey Technology Ethics 88

Wadds Inc.

JULY 6, 2022

billion to the UK economy (Public Relations and Communications Association, 2021). A body of knowledge, ethics and certification are the three foundations of a profession. To offer organisational leadership. To work within an ethical framework on behalf of the organisation, in line with professional and societal expectations.

Publicity 72

Publicity Ethics Training Education 72

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? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

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Ethics Data Crisis Apparel 81

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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Writing Communications Marketing B2B 189

PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2021, 44% of B2C brands in Europe said they planned to increase their influencer marketing budget. Whether it be an Amazon gadget or a new trending celeb recipe, influencers have the power to impact decisions of consumers across all age groups. Over the years, influencer marketing has been on the rise. What was a $1.7

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Reputation B2C Ethics Trends 62

PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Register for Marketing AI Conference (MAICON) 2021 Virtual, Sept. 31, 2021, I sold PR 20/20 to Blue Cypress , a family of companies owned and led by Amith Nagarajan that is dedicated to building purpose-driven businesses. Building more personalized campaigns, in ethical and responsible ways, that deliver greater value to consumers.

Financial 52

Financial Conference Agency Resources 52

Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It’s no longer optional to be fluent in the language of AI marketing,” explains Lecinski, winner of Kellogg’s 2020-2021 Sidney J. To keep up with today’s competition, Lecinski says it’s vital to truly understand AI’s power and potential. Levy Teaching Award.

Marketing 62

Marketing Privacy Training Strategy 62

Sword and the Script

JUNE 7, 2022

I took a business ethics course when I was studying for my MBA. Cision released its first diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) report that incorporates workforce representation data, initiatives and key actions in 2021. When I say “made the case” it was a detailed takedown of M&A with a long list of failed deals.

Software 85

Software Pitching International Internal 85

Maxim Behar

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A month ago I published my new book The Morning After in Bulgaria and in it I focused not so much on the communication business, but on leadership. Straight - journalism, but in a slightly higher form, carrying the interests of the business you work for, absolutely in accordance with all ethical and moral rules.

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Crisis Management Crisis Advertising Advertising 83

Flatiron Communications

MARCH 13, 2021

It’s been a long-time pet peeve of mine to observe how many reputable firms in the PR industry will accept clients whose business or advocacy goals raise ethical questions. Yet, I never understood how a firm whose leadership consistently advocates for the benefits of social good programs, would seem to accept a client whose goals don’t.

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Policies Agency Ethics Government 36

Victorious PR

JULY 11, 2022

You know it’s reputable because you personally vet and hire each employee; have strong company values that you live by; inspire your employees to live by them as well; and do your best to make sure your company is ethical, moral, and genuine. Now, let’s imagine a crooked business owner. They cheat, lie, and steal to get ahead.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Reputation Company Employee 52

Doctor Spin

JANUARY 5, 2021

The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.” — Ralph Nader. PR means telling the truth and working ethically – even when all the media want is headlines and all the public wants is scapegoats. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” — Warren Buffett.

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Writing Print Creativity Ethics 52