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.

Communications 179

Communications Ethics Public Affairs Social Media 179

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.

Ethics 140

Ethics YouTube Government Guidelines 140

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.

Crisis 78

Crisis Brand Branding Case Study 78

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. These articles reference at least a few of the ‘ethics codes’ of PR industry associations in the US and UK.

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Ethics Industry Publicity Analysis 111

5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

For organizations looking to stand out in this competitive space, developing a strong brand identity centered on ethical practices and customer success has become essential. The Foundation: Ethical Practices in Cybersecurity Branding Building trust starts with establishing and maintaining strong ethical practices throughout your organization.

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Case Study Brand Branding Ethics 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The key, of course, is for senior managers to model ethical behavior, and to cultivate an environment of full transparency. Like any other risk management tool, a whistleblower policy is only as good as its practice. The same is true for a whistleblower policy. That’s easier said than done. A red flag about institutions.

Corporate 272

Corporate Reputation Employee Policies 272

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PRSA provides educational opportunities to explore ethics in public relations year-round. PRSA recognizes Ethics Month each September to bring increased attention to the communications profession’s core foundation. Visit this link for additional programming and ethics resources.

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Ethics Employee Survey Community 97

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 17, 2024

It will dramatically influence communications and provide new avenues for PR – but only for those professionals who choose to harness it. While] only 6% of pros at brands think that’s the right move,” this calls to mind larger conversations around transparency and ethics. AI policies can take various forms.

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Report Policies Survey Ethics 182

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 23, 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 several webinars, including “ Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication ” on Sept. 27 from 3-4 p.m.

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Ethics Media YouTube Journalism 179

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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Trends How To Ethics Reputation 203

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.

Corporate 115

Corporate Trends Communications Ethics 115

Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 3, 2023

As generative AI tools continue to gain popularity in the workplace, it has become increasingly evident that automotive suppliers need to consider establishing a corporate policy that governs their employees’ use of these tools.

Automotive 77

Automotive Policies Employee Corporate 77

Polaris

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

A PR agency approaches a leading marketing blogger with a story about Klout—without realizing the blogger has serious ethical concerns about the service. Here are 4 questions every marketer needs to ask their public relations firm to avoid a blogger outreach snafu: 1: Do You Have A Blogger Outreach Policy?

Policies 181

Policies Marketing Viral Pitching 181

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

PRSay

MARCH 8, 2021

However, I believe that civility is a question of morality because it is an expression of respect of other human beings and respect is a core ethical value. Some claim that their nefarious communication is protected by the freedom of speech guaranteed by the Constitution. Incivility is a communication barrier.

Ethics 158

Ethics Policies Groups Survey 158

Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

We were able to identify 6 management oriented roles associated with social media (social listening and analytics, online media relations, policy maker, employee recruiter, internal social media manager, and policing) and the specific duties those roles involve. My current research is focused on ethics and internal communication.

Publicity 150

Publicity Policies Social Media Study 150

The Hoffman Agency

APRIL 16, 2025

It is worth noting that the US government has paused its tariff policy for the next 90 days. A seemingly innocuous statement on supply chain logistics can be misconstrued as a commentary on trade policy. Tariffs and trade wars necessitate constant adjustments to communication strategies as supply chains and market access fluctuate.

Reputation 36

Reputation Ethics Policies Government 36

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Kena discusses several important ethics issues, including: What to do ethically when your boss is the problem. The ethical challenges of online identity. The most important ethics priority for healthcare communicators. Looking over your career, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

Healthcare 70

Healthcare Ethics Communications System 70

Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For Ethics Month, I wanted to look at new topics and geographies. Joining me this week is Alex Dance , the Managing Director of ERA Communications in Cambodia. He discusses several important ethics issues, including: What should you do when clients are even tangentially affiliated with a coup? Ethical challenges with clickbait.

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Ethics Radio Sports Facebook 86

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The public relations profession will continue to need human skills such as emotional intelligence, ethical reasoning and strategic judgement that technology cannot replicate. Activities including reputation management, crisis communications, and contextual intelligence were AI-resistant and remain human-led.

Publicity 126

Publicity Ethics Government Policies 126

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Anyone in public relations for any length of time will certainly encounter his or her share of ethical dilemmas. While the best way to deal with these challenges can be debated, there is no doubt having ethical standards for your PR work is important for your long-term career (and reflects on the industry as a whole, as well).

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Ethics Publicity eBook Policies 70

Ethical Voices

JULY 24, 2023

This week on Ethical Voices, KayAnn Schoeneman , President of Curley Company discusses: How to determine if a client is right for you Ethical issues in opposition research AI ethics challenges Why don’t you tell us more about yourself and your career? At the heart of it, I am a communicator and an advocate.

Ethics 78

Ethics Government Pharmaceuticals Policies 78

5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2024

Strategic communications, when effectively deployed, can have a profound impact on organizations, businesses, and individuals. It goes beyond the tactical dissemination of information and aims to align communication efforts with overarching goals and objectives.

Communications 78

Communications Policies Product Launch Reputation 78

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The key, of course, is for senior managers to model ethical behavior, and to cultivate an environment of full transparency. Like any other risk management tool, a whistleblower policy is only as good as its practice. The same is true for a whistleblower policy. That’s easier said than done. A red flag about institutions.

Corporate 156

Corporate Reputation Employee Policies 156

Prowly

MARCH 4, 2025

"With the growing presence of AI tools in our industry, it's essential to adopt an AI Code of Conduct policy to set the standards and expectations for PR pros and clients alike. 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.

Trends 104

Trends Reddit Pitching Data 104

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 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 several webinars, including “ Bots, Misrepresentation and More: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Digital Communication ” on Sept. 27 from 3-4 p.m.

Ethics 60

Ethics Data Privacy Publicity 60

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.

Ethics 73

Ethics Training Financial Survey 73

Cision

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Taking advantage of opportunities, honing your skills, and following the needs of customers to craft your strategy are just a few of the vital ways to make your way in the communications field. How did you get your start in communications? . My first role in communications was serving as press secretary for U.S.

Policies 120

Policies Ethics Journalism Leadership 120

PRSay

APRIL 27, 2016

As print communication has declined in favor of digital, publishers have had to look for new ways to support their organizations. And how does the publicist assure that the transaction is ethical when not controlling the final product? Communicate ethically and effectively through channels you understand.

Advertising 90

Advertising Advertising Ethics Guidelines 90

Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2025

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? It felt like we had not behaved in an ethical way, and it bothered me for months afterwards because even the partnership went through that sort of lasting bitterness with some of our employees. You’ve had a pretty broad career.

Ethics 40

Ethics How To Employee Agency 40

PRSay

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics.

Ethics 90

Ethics Construction Guidelines Television 90

NewsWhip

AUGUST 18, 2021

This move into AI communication led to the seemingly inevitable next step of large scale investment in and adoption of chatbots by a number of businesses, news about which received tens of thousands of interactions across various publications.

Company 148

Company Web Ethics Analysis 148

PRSay

JULY 20, 2021

Consumers expect company managers to act ethically and responsibly; to deliver consistent, stable performance; and to provide frequent, credible communication. Seventy-three percent said CEOs must support and influence environmental issues, while 65 percent said CEOs should influence health policy.

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Study Consumer Company Privacy 109

Stern + Associates

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Existing data science techniques cannot accurately understand key cultural nuances in language amongst predominantly communities of color. You cannot, and should not, be an ethical engineer if you have not gone through a process in which you have to deal with your impact on the things you’re developing.

Local 118

Local Community Ethics Education 118

Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Key recommendations include breaking down silos, enhancing measurement and evaluation tied to objectives, applying consistent ethical frameworks, and reorienting public relations as an advisor facilitating multi-stakeholder interests rather than just serving organisations.

Study 98

Study Publicity Ethics Measurement 98

Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The election campaign is widening the gulf between political campaigning and the norms of organisational communication. The faux manifesto cites Labour policy as having no plan for Brexit, higher taxes and pushing for two more referendums. The Labour Party published its manifesto yesterday. The clear danger is a nose-dive in standards.

Ethics 92

Ethics Government Policies Twitter 92

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. We found several key things.

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Ethics Leadership Training Study 52