ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 5, 2024

Those who work in PR and media have seen a whirlwind 2023. We’re getting a handle on how to use generative AI ethically and with impact , riding the waves of an evolving social media landscape, and navigating unpredictable news cycles. What are the PR industry trends for the new year?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Each September, PRSA recognizes Ethics Month to bring increased attention to the core foundation of the communications profession. Please visit prsa.org/ethics for additional programming and ethics resources and PRSA’s social media platforms for updates throughout the month. In May 2023, the U.S.

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PRSay

JULY 23, 2024

For further reading on this topic: PRSA released a comprehensive framework titled “Promise and Pitfalls: The Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners” last fall. The report, authored by PRSA’s Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS), results from extensive research, expert input and peer review. Hall, APR, J.D.,

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PRSay

OCTOBER 5, 2023

After working in public relations for more than 25 years and then becoming a leadership consultant and trainer, Ken Jacobs knows that the PR profession often promotes people into management and leadership “because they’re good at PR, they’re good with media, they’re good with clients and new biz. People choose whom they follow.

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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. The last day of trading will reportedly be August 4, 2023.

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PRSay

JULY 12, 2024

As Michele Ewing, APR, Fellow PRSA, wrote in the September 2023 issue of Strategies & Tactics , introducing artificial intelligence to public relations could bring many advantages. After reports of strong economic growth in 2023, recession worries have lessened. Why is there such a strong belief that PR budgets will increase?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 21, 2023

CPRE 2023 Signature Report Co-Chairs Elizabeth L. No one really expects PR practice to return to its pre-COVID-19 norms, according to the 2023 Commission on Public Relations Education’s 2023 Signature Report. Toth, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of Maryland, and Pamela Bourland-Davis, Ph.D.,

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PRSay

DECEMBER 27, 2023

CPRE 2023 Signature Report Co-Chairs Elizabeth L. No one really expects PR practice to return to its pre-COVID-19 norms, according to the 2023 Commission on Public Relations Education’s 2023 Signature Report. Toth, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of Maryland, and Pamela Bourland-Davis, Ph.D.,

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PRSay

JANUARY 20, 2023

Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, PRSA’s 2023 chair, joined Strategies & Tactics Live on Jan. As an organization, we need to be focused on what the ethics issues are.” Elsasser asked about other challenges facing the PR profession in 2023. We shouldn’t have our focus on whether it’s going to take away jobs.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

But the actual work of reporting — and ensuring that public-facing content is accurately and ethically sourced, as well as factually correct — will be the work of humans for some time to come. Emerging AI literacy Across the journalistic and PR landscape, 2023 will be a year of emerging AI literacy.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Over the next few weeks, PRsay will post Q&As with several of the thought leaders who spoke at PRSSA’s ICON 2023 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. Ethics are the cornerstone of PRSA and the PR profession. You have a master’s degree in ethics from Vanderbilt University.

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PRSay

JUNE 16, 2023

In recent years, especially in 2023, all the talk has been about generative artificial intelligence (AI). But even as we learn to incorporate AI technology into our work, we need to stay mindful of the ethical considerations involved. Technology’s continuous advance is affecting every profession, including public relations.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 26, 2022

As the year is coming to a close, it is time to take stock, be thankful for all the positive things that have happened this year and to look ahead to making 2023 as great as possible. Top 5 Ethics Blog Posts of 2022. 1) What Are the Top Ethics Challenges, Skills and Deficiencies Facing Public Relations Professionals?

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 18, 2023

A lack of faith in societal institutions triggered by economic anxiety, disinformation, mass-class divide, and a failure of leadership has brought us to where we are today - deeply and dangerously polarised. This is the headline from the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer. Edelman uses Davos as a platform to disseminate the Trust Barometer.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 8, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 28, 2023

” –Hope for technology to be ethical. ” The post MidwestCon 2023. ” “We all are craving unique qualities.” ” Question from moderator: “What technology will be most useful in the next five years?” — Real-time delivery of information. –Job transition. Know the past.”

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

So-called “news deserts” rose to 206 this year from 204 in 2023. 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. Nearly 54 million Americans now live in counties that have limited or no access to local news, Medill finds.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Authenticity tops metrics bloat and hope “The Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is ‘authentic.’ Brands get tied up in knots talking culture, politics and war “2023 was a turbulent year for PR as it was for the US and the rest of the world. Whitt , Author, ‘ PR Lessons Learned Along the Way’ 7.

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Maxim Behar

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Host: Now, other than getting inspired by our young leaders, we're going to talk about a core issue we brought up earlier a few times, ethics, how to practice and how to really leverage AI with ethics. We've been listening to a lot about AI and a lot about ethics. A lot of people were asking me, what is business ethics?

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PRSay

JANUARY 24, 2023

Business is now seen as the only competent and ethical institution, even as CEOs are among the least-trusted institutional leaders, Edelman’s 2023 Trust Barometer finds. Business holds a 53-point lead over government in perceptions of competence and is 30 points ahead on ethics, Edelman says.

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Stern + Associates

JUNE 5, 2023

Author of the forthcoming book ,“ The Geek Way ” (November 2023), who is fundamentally optimistic about the future of AI, he helps leaders understand why these systems still have serious flaws that need to be addressed in order for us to realize their full impact.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

This year, the 2023 Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Awards underscored society’s quest for inclusive growth, mindful decision-making and humane workplaces — themes that resonate deeply with a global audience yearning for positive transformation. Congratulations to them all! #1

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Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

With the numbers jumping from 19% in 2022 to 36% in 2023, and now skyrocketing to 74%. We have created an AI Policy discussing how we have adopted AI in our business, how we ethically use it, and where we would never use it. The key benefit? AIs capacity to process large volumes of data. Analytics are becoming even more important.

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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. This figure is likely to rise to 38% by 2023. By 2023 there will almost certainly be a greater application of technology in these areas of practice but with human oversight.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today we will focus on Leadership. Especially right now near the end of 2023, it's extremely important to be able to make quick decisions and to take responsibility for them. But you just must convince the people that you are managing, leading, and guiding in your thoughts and that is inherent in leadership.

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Stern + Associates

MARCH 15, 2023

From Morgan Stanley and Alphabet, Ping Am, Shell and Airbus, Davenport, co-author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller “ All-in On AI: How Smart Companies Win Big with Artificial Intelligence ” (2023), details the leadership, strategy, and cultural traits that make these companies highly successful with AI. Reid Blackman, Ph.D.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 3, 2022

1, 2023, a new law called the California Privacy Rights Act will take effect, expanding and amending the existing California law. For further reading: Using Data Ethically to Inform PR Strategies ( Strategies & Tactics , September 2022). Illustration credit: kentoh.

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PRSay

JANUARY 11, 2024

While, thankfully, much has changed since 1944, the enduring importance of acknowledging ethical and impactful PR campaigns still remains. In December, she was honored with the 2023 Senior Professional Award from PRSA NCC in recognition of her contributions.

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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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PRSay

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2023, “AI has become a huge topic,” said Chris Perry, chair of Weber Shandwick Futures , the communication firm’s research and development lab that seeks to help PR agencies and their clients adapt to the major changes that artificial intelligence is causing.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Looking around the room, I knew I’d landed on my feet with my fellow students, each with different leadership and sector experience. Fast forward to May 2022, when I instead found myself in Belfast, again signed up for the Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction. Exhausting – yes.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thought Leadership PR: Positions key executives or experts within the company as industry thought leaders through expert commentary, articles, and speaking engagements. Thought Leadership: Establishing key executives or experts as thought leaders in the industry is a common goal. This can include investors or customers.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 6, 2023

She was one of the first people I interviewed when Ethical Voices launched in 2019, and I figured it was time to have her back, particularly because Ethisphere recently released an updated list of the World’s Most Ethical companies. What are the top ethics issues facing companies? It has a couple of component pieces.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

PR and communications pros will be leaning way more heavily on AI-powered content development tools in 2023. Part prediction, part hope, and part billion-dollar idea: 2023 may (will?) It may or may not happen in 2023 but someone is going to figure out to make this work before long.”. ~ AI-written content adds more noise. “PR

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Stern + Associates

JANUARY 24, 2023

Leadership that Harnesses the Power of a Team Linda A. is a world-renowned expert on leadership and diversity-driven innovation. is an authority on stress management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and women’s leadership within organizational environments. Hill, Ph.D.

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Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2024

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: The ethical importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. How to get ahead of AI ethics challenges Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Leadership that Harnesses the Power of a Team Linda A. is a world-renowned expert on leadership and diversity-driven innovation. is an authority on stress management, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, leadership development, and women’s leadership within organizational environments. Hill, Ph.D.

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