PRSay

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

During a meeting with a new client in 2007, Mark Dvorak, APR, Fellow PRSA, found himself in an ethical dilemma. 24 for an Ethics Month edition of Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream series on LinkedIn. PRSA’s Code of Ethics is tremendously relevant today,” Dvorak said. “We He was the guest on Sept.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

This post is the first of our new monthly roundup series, where once a month, we’ll identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. Our take: Top-notch communications and PR professionals know that now is always the best time to prepare for a crisis — before it happens.

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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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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

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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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Onclusive

JUNE 1, 2023

Before we dig into our list of ‘11 ways social listening will transform your communications strategy and performance’ first we need to answer the question: What is social listening? Once you’re armed with this information, you can craft your multi-stakeholder communications strategy accordingly.

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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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Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

A new report makes the case for the elevated role of corporate communications in management. The corporate communications or public relations function was elevated during the COVID-19 pandemic. I described this shift in a paper for the Government Communication Service in 2020. The Page Society, also known as the Arthur W.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

These shifts are not only changing traditional advertising models but are also redefining how brands connect with audiences, measure effectiveness, and communicate their impact. These privacy shifts create opportunities for companies to showcase their commitment to ethical practices and consumer trust.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 26, 2023

I sure picked a good week to restart the This Week in PR Ethics this year. Everywhere you turn there is an ethics discussion. M&M ethics – This story has blown up over the past few days. What are the ethics considerations of mascots, brand ambassadors, and cartoon characters. Did I mention ChatGPT?

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Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Thinking about your career from circus to healthcare to agency, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? The most difficult ethical challenge for me occurred following the Pulse nightclub tragedy in 2016. I was working for Orange County government and I led the communications team through a nightmare week.

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Scott Public Relations

JULY 13, 2023

The recent layoffs in the technology and startup funding winter have shaken things to a great degree adding to the ambiguity of the future. These reverberations are also reshaping the global operating environment of PR and comms firms as well as clients’ communication needs.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Consumers worldwide continue to demand innovation, but now, in response to increasing technology-based fears, they’re attaching strong new stipulations to these expectations—chief among them the requirement that brands use technology ethically and responsibly, reveals a new Brands in Motion 2018 global study from WE Communications. “We

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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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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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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

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.

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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.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on Forbes What technology PR agencies do is not rocket science. Don’t Become Too Chummy With Journalists Unless your relationship dates back years, avoid being overly personal in your communication with journalists. While it may sound complicated, it’s very simple: They connect brands with audiences.

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5W PR

JUNE 27, 2024

The world of defense technology is a paradox. Yet, it operates under a veil of secrecy, burdened by concerns about weaponization, ethical considerations, and a lack of transparency. Why defense tech needs PR New defense technologies often raise eyebrows. This inherent tension creates a critical challenge.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Joining me on this week’s episode of EthicalVoices is Cheryll Forsatz , the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA. I am a corporate communications and brand strategist with more than 25 years of experience working with global consumer brands. It becomes a more collaborative approach.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

APRIL 5, 2019

Communication is at the heart of your business and every relationship you build. Modern communicators have a responsibility to use communication as a way to build bridges between people and groups; sharing communication to help, uplift and ignite passion and positive momentum. It’s a do “good” and do “no harm” approach.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 8, 2014

Below is the transcript of Firefly CEO, Claire Walker’s opposition to the motion that “Wearable technology is an ethical nightmare for the PR, marketing and communications professions” given during a CIPR debate at the House of Commons on the 7th July 2014.

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5W PR

JULY 12, 2024

The defense technology industry is at the cutting edge of innovation. In this context, public perception can be as critical as technological prowess. This is where PR steps in, utilizing strategic communication as an indispensable asset in the industry’s arsenal. This secures public support for continued development.

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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. Relatively speaking, [AI] is still very new. We have to get busy with this stuff.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2024

Defense technology transcends the world of gadgets and apps. It delves into the intricate landscape of national security, cutting-edge innovation, and complex ethical considerations. Here, technology isn’t about entertainment. Here, technology isn’t about entertainment.

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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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PR in High Definition

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It is being touted as a technology with the potential to change our lives – for better, or worse. AI that can create new content, also known as generative AI, has faced its share of ethical concerns over the past months. This technology holds the potentially to enable people to do their jobs better, faster and with greater ease.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

For example, the study found that 71% of B2B marketers poll believe their marketing is “communicating a distinct brand position” or strong unique selling proposition (USP). You communicate – and communication requires a feedback loop – with them honestly and do it consistently over time. How do you make people feel safe?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Few questioned the absence of peer-reviewed research on the Theranos technology, and the culture of secrecy as a Holmes quirk. Don’t Use PR for Evil It’s true that in the exalted world of high-growth technology companies, public image can make a brand. She was a business celebrity.

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2024

In the dynamic world of defense technology, innovation is the touchstone, and secrecy is the constant backdrop. This sector thrives in the high-stakes realm of complex ethics and public scrutiny, making public relations a crucial element in shaping its public perception and fostering trust among various stakeholders.

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5W PR

AUGUST 30, 2024

In the ever-evolving world of public relations, the emergence of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is transforming the industry. The panelists emphasized the importance of maintaining trust and transparency in communications, particularly as AI continues to evolve.

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Prohibition

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The advent of disruptive technology like Artificial Intelligence is transforming various industries, and Public Relations is no exception. It stresses the importance of establishing trust and implementing safeguards when using AI in PR – most likely creating a tug-of-war between product teams and ethics teams.

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Sword and the Script

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

It has less of an impact in my focus areas of B2B technology – but it’s not zero. Moreover, today, bias has seeped into the algorithms so central to technology. That’s why this question about bias in the media, in the 5th Annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey for 2022 is relevant. What should communicators do about bias?

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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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PR in High Definition

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By treating AI as a helper rather than a definitive source, we can harness its potential without compromising on quality or ethics. As AI continues to evolve, the responsibility lies with us to use it ethically and intelligently. The post My first encounter with an AI hallucination appeared first on Firefly Communications.

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