Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

PRSA has designated September as “Ethics Month” with a wide variety of activities to educate and inform members and industry professionals. The month is jam-packed with twitter chats, webinars, blog posts, newspaper articles, and in-person presentations. As always, we welcome your questions before or during the chat session.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 1, 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.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As PR practitioners, every day presents a new opportunity to reinforce our commitment to ethics. Such a scenario presented itself to me in 2010 and 2014. We can win the hearts and minds people through communications. But what happens when you discover that your organization doesn’t share your belief in that commitment?

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PRSay

OCTOBER 20, 2023

17, PRSA presented an AI Keynote Salon at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. In an era where technology is rapidly changing, topics ranged from AI in today’s PR landscape to the future of AI in public relations, as well as navigating the ethical maze and legal insights on AI as it relates to communications.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 18, 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.

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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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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 5, 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.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 18, 2020

Do PR professionals present accurate and truthful information? SlideShare boasts 80 million users sharing, as the name suggests slides, especially from presentations or research. I think I could make a case arguing the ethics either way. We dug into this in the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey this year. for this question.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2017

We are pleased to report that our latest project has resulted in a book, “Public Relations Ethics: Senior PR Pros Tell Us How to Speak Up and Keep Your Job ,” published by Business Expert Press. All of these efforts are part of BEPS‘ commitment to providing thought leadership on ethics in public relations. Dr. Marlene S.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 12, 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.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 24, 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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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The annual Edelman Trust Barometer found business is trusted more than government, media and NGOs; this presents an opportunity to build trust through content. Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Business is ethical and competent.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Each September, PRSA recognizes Ethics Month as a way to bring increased attention to the core foundation of the communications profession. Please visit prsa.org/ethics for updates on programming. A PR firm puts together a presentation for a client who is soliciting Request for Proposals (RFPs). How is this ethical?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 11, 2023

This presented a prime newsjacking opportunity for SOCi , a marketing platform for multi-location brands across online platforms. Lotame’s Take on the Impact of the Writers’ Strike As the writers’ strike dragged on, it presented an ideal newsjacking opportunity for companies in ad-supported entertainment content.

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PRSay

JANUARY 29, 2018

This month, PRsay will feature posts by a variety of thought leaders on the year ahead for communicators and the PR profession. Great counseling firms were founded and legendary corporate communications departments were born. A shorter version of this response first appeared in the January issue of Strategies & Tactics.

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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Instead, they hired the son of our primary competitor’s CEO, assigned him to their one account that presented a conflict of interest, and never told us. 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.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Before we dive in, here are some quick definitions: Emerged trends are trends that are already present and becoming more widespread and important. Emerging trends are present but not yet widespread and are just now becoming important. Right now, the biggest focus is on writing and presenting content for mobile consumption.

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PRSay

JUNE 9, 2021

When announcing the suit, Healy said in a statement that “Publicis convinced doctors to prescribe more OxyContin [an addictive, opioid pain reliever that presents a high risk of overdose and death] to more patients as the opioid epidemic was raging. A commitment to ethics.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Today’s crisis realities present some of the biggest challenges and obstacles to be faced in a crisis or emergency. All of these crisis realities present major challenges to your crisis management. Meeting the demands and pressure of real-time communication. What do these crisis realities mean to your organization?

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PRSay

DECEMBER 20, 2023

When I earned my APR many years ago, one benefit I had not considered was that it would make me both a better compiler of PR/communications award entries and a shrewder judge for other organizations’ awards programs. I still remember my APR panel presentation in front of three Accredited practitioners. Find details here.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In the world of public relations, ethics, and authenticity stand as cornerstones that not only define the profession but also dictate its long-term success and impact. To achieve these goals effectively and responsibly, adhering to ethical principles and embodying authenticity are paramount.

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Ethical Voices

JULY 31, 2023

Jen and I are colleagues, and we had a great ethics discussion recently, so I invited her to be a guest. I’m a multicultural communication strategist. I also provide guidance in general as to how to bring more diversity, equity, and inclusion values into all the work we do as marketers and communicators.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

And the work of our corporate communications team had turned to sharing accurate, timely information and serving as an important adjunct to under-resourced public health agencies. As communicators, our team wasn’t just fighting a pandemic, we were waging a war — a war on misinformation. I couldn’t have agreed more.

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 22, 2022

She discusses a number of important issues, including: The ethical challenges of weaponized communication. I have a degree in Organizational Communication, then applied that first working in the space division of Boeing, back when the International Space Station was still on the ground and being built.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 10, 2019

I’m speaking with Millennials every week to learn what they expect from leaders, including their interactions with business executives from their companies or the brands that interest them to government officials online and at different communications touch points. Communicate through multiple persons and a complicated chain of command.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 30, 2021

Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. There’s greater support among communicators for brands to take a stand on social issues versus political issues.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 14, 2021

Natalie Orringe, head of communications and engagement, Institute of Development Studies Statues, the Royals, gender identity, rainbow flags. This issue is fundamental for us in marketing and communications because it relates to how we represent communities in the way we spot, create, produce, and share stories.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 11, 2017

European researchers have spotlighted challenges facing public relations agencies and teams in the eleventh edition of the European Communications Monitor. The European Communication Monitor (ECM) is a rare example of excellence between communication theory and practice. 1 Visualisation in communication. But only 4.6%

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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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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”.

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PRSay

APRIL 13, 2021

As co-chair of PRSA’s marketing committee for Accreditation in Public Relations, I receive many questions from peers about the credential: How does the APR make you a better communicator? I needed the framework of a third-party endorsement from a known commodity — with infinite reach, a solid reputation and a well-articulated Code of Ethics.

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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.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The European Communication Monitor offers insights for public relations practice on trust, strategy, digitalisation and hyperconnectivity, leadership, and inclusivity. The session was a retrospective of the European Communication Monitor, exploring insights gained from the project conducted for 15 years across nearly 50 European countries.

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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?

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

It most often bubbles up when I find myself confronted by a situation that presents an ethical challenge. Public relations is just that … open and honest communication with those publics who turn to us for advice, guidance, simple “do’s and don’ts.” You can’t handle the truth.”. Should we, or shouldn’t we?”…“What What do we say?”…“What

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