PRSay

AUGUST 28, 2018

Without going into detail, here’s what I can say about that situation: Someone was insisting that we communicate something in a way that did not comply with my core values. This pretty much frames most ethical dilemmas, doesn’t it? Our own values should drive all of our work, decision-making and communications.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). Please join the discussion via #PRSAChat and #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. The impact of AI.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 12, 2023

We know nothing about the personal life of Karolina Novotney, the unflappable chief communications officer of the fictional Waystar Royco Co. She’s a corporate PR archetype. Then there’s the controversial Irena Briganti, who as Fox News’ SVP of Corporate Communications, may be a model who’s closer to home.

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Wadds Inc.

APRIL 29, 2024

A new report identifies five critical trends to future proof the corporate communications function. The growth of information and the rise of AI are transforming the communication landscape, creating both management challenges and opportunities for organisations.

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Onclusive

APRIL 4, 2023

Today, corporate reputation is directly impacted by and intertwined with a CEO’s personal brand. Brand and corporate reputation are now a key drivers of business performance – meaning that the desire for positive stakeholder sentiment has surpassed the importance of profit margins. How can a CEO affect corporate reputation?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2020

I think I could make a case arguing the ethics either way. Professional communicators that have worked on similar messages know these things go through all sorts of review. Often the final result reflects an executive preference, but the communicator becomes the conduit. Corporate constraints. Give our services a try.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 24, 2025

According to Rupert Younger , founder and academic director of the Oxford Centre for Corporate Reputation, the key to their survival lies in the dual nature of reputation. Speaking at a webinar organised by the CIPR Crisis Communications Network , Younger explained that reputation is shaped by two key factors: capability and character.

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PRSay

AUGUST 16, 2024

Learn more about The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, the confederation of the world’s major PR and communication management associations, organizations and institutions, here. There has never been a more important time in our humanity or the world than now for responsible communication.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

” In honor of September being PRSA’s Ethics Month, we posed the following: “ What does acting ethically as a communicator mean to you?” ” “Acting ethically as a communicator to me starts at a person’s core. ” — TaQuinda Johnson. Ypsilanti, Mich. ” — Marlene S.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Focusing on “Today’s Tools, Future Projections and the Ethical Frontier,” PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks moderated the panel featuring: Carmen San Segundo, global communications director of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, IBM; Aaron Kwittken , CEO, Stagwell Marketing Cloud, Comms Tech Unit; Cayce Myers, APR, Ph.D.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Business is ethical and competent. According to the survey, business was the only institution that respondents classified as both ethical and competent. Invest in communications experience.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Tom Mueller, who interviewed over 200 corporate whistleblowers for his book Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud , proclaims this “the age of the whistleblower.”. What’s more, a strong corporate culture, rightly prized by high-growth organizations, can inhibit healthy disclosure of wrongdoing.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) has declared this September as "Ethics Awareness Month," complete with "The New Era of Authenticity" as a theme. There’s also a Google+ Hangout on PR ethics, webinars and a #PRethics hashtag. For a terrifically funny example of spin, watch the 2005 movie, "Thank You For Smoking.".

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Axia PR

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The PRSA Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that helps public relations professionals “navigate ethical principles and applications and is widely regarded as the industry standard,” according to the PRSA student society. These principles include advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty, and fairness.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. Again, communication is key. . Others may have a completely different work style or service ethic, but the point is that it should be communicated at the outset. It’s PR, not ER.

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PRSay

JULY 29, 2022

For communicators in today’s hyper-globalized world, achieving an organization’s goals is becoming more complex. A growing multiplicity of voices and communications channels accompanies disruptive technologies and radical new business models. A brand’s communications should remain “simple, short and concrete,” he said.

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Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From their height in 2020 and 2021, corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have seen a fall from prominence. What this says is that executives continue to see DEI as important, not just for ethical or reputational reasons but for concrete business reasons.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Whether you’re a management consultant, lawyer, investment banker or communicator, any adviser in these situations must do several key things: • Put yourself in the mind of whoever is on the other side of an issue. . Will you be able to legally, ethically, reputationally defend the advice you gave?

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

We might have asked our corporate counsel for an opinion — could a regulator interpret the situation as a channel for collusion? PRSA members may access the ESAs in the Ethics in Communication Community Library on MyPRSA.). Each ESA is a deep dive into a specific ethical topic. Avoid deceptive practices.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 31, 2024

We heard from Laura Minskere of Mediju Tilts, Andrew Cross of Walker Sands, Kristina Laco of Communications Office Colic Laco & Partners, with skillful moderation by Randall Kirsch of Jackson Spalding. As communicators, we must help clients maximize its upside and mitigate its risks. Generative AI is the elephant in the room.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

PR professionals now operate in an environment where public opinion shifts rapidly, and social movements can mobilize massive audiences against brands perceived to have crossed ethical lines. Organizations that invest in establishing clear values and maintaining consistent communication channels fare better when faced with public criticism.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 23, 2025

The following RepUs speaking topics for 2025 reflect emerging corporate trends, challenges and opportunities in reputation management. To get ahead of such risks and protect the bottom line, Boggs provides attendees with insightful anecdotes and actions to take to enhance, advance and protect valuable corporate reputations.

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Ishmael's Corner

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. The post The Ethics of PR Consultancies in “Choosing” Clients appeared first on Ishmael's Corner ~ Storytelling Techniques For Business Communications.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

While the PR and communications profession has continued to grow, many media companies keep cutting their workforces. Per its description : “This program serves as a bridge, connecting the needs of PR and communications entities with the skill sets of journalists and other professionals eyeing a transition. Absolutely!

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PRSay

MARCH 19, 2018

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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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The most important corporate function? According to The New York Times, FTX lacked crucial elements of corporate governance, including a chief financial officer, a human resources or compliance department, or a board of directors. The post Sam Bankman Fried, FTX, And The Limits Of PR appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Each September, PRSA recognizes Ethics Month as a way to bring increased attention to the core foundation of the communications profession. Programming this month includes “ Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication ” on Sept. 27 from 3-4 p.m. Who does our behavior bother?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As a result, businesses are actively working on becoming more socially conscious by placing organizational purpose over corporate mission and profits. I LIKE a leader who …” Speaks up more and shows a lot of corporate activism. Takes the time to communicate through videos. Interacts frequently with followers.

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Institute for Public Relations

JANUARY 3, 2023

Deloitte examined how ethical principles are currently being applied to emerging technology. 87% of respondents said that, with the … Continue reading Ethical Technology: Everyone’s Responsibility → The post Ethical Technology: Everyone’s Responsibility appeared first on Institute for Public Relations.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Whether the issue stems from a product failure, a public relations misstep, or an ethical controversy, the damage to a brands reputation can be significant. However, with a structured approach focused on transparency, communication, and meaningful change, businesses can recover and even emerge stronger.

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5W PR

JULY 15, 2023

In the beauty and wellness industry , corporate communications play a crucial role in shaping brand perception, establishing credibility, and fostering customer trust. Communicate openly and honestly about the brand, products, and business practices.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 20, 2020

As PR pros work from home, now is a good time for them to sharpen their communication and public relations skills through educational resources. Even though many public meetings, events and conferences have been canceled, communication is still evolving. Share Tweet Share. PR Week Webinars. Talk Like Ted. PRSSA Webinars.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. And nine out of 10 acknowledged more training in core communications disciplines is merited.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 5, 2019

It’s always instructive when PR teams entrusted with managing the reputations of major corporations run into reputation problems of their own. On closer examination, the Edelman/GEO Group situation is a great example of what not to do when faced with an ethical quandary. But that’s not what happened. Adweek has receipts.

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Reputation Us

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Corporate reputational risks are rapidly evolving, and as of now, the top ones include a mix of longstanding challenges and emerging concerns driven by digital transformation, regulatory scrutiny, and shifting societal expectations heading into 2025. Today, RepUs published its TEN REPUTATION RISKS AND IMPACT FOR 2025.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

A commitment to ethics. Communicators and legal experts following the case wonder whether the suit will start a trend of potential litigation against other marketing and PR firms that work with clients in a variety of industries. “A For communicators, the suit reinforces the need to commit to ethical responsibilities.

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