Wadds Inc.

JULY 8, 2024

A recent conversation between crisis communications experts Dr. W. Timothy Coombs is best known as a practitioner-turned-academic for developing Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). SCCT categorises crisis events into three areas: victim, accidental and preventable.

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I first met Tatevik when I was looking to expand the ethics cases outside of the US. Tatevik discusses How to best counsel your client when they want to respond unethically to an unethical competitor How to react calmly and ethically in highly emotional crises Should PR create a global code of ethics for influencer marketing?

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Ethics How To Crisis International 53

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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Communications Ethics Public Affairs Social Media 179

5W PR

JANUARY 1, 2023

Investing in CSR can help companies develop a corporate reputation, and attract customers while protecting businesses from any damage to their reputation, as well as helping them recover faster after a PR crisis. This is a great way for companies to give back to their communities and customers that have supported the business in the past.

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Reputation Corporate Policies Ethics 158

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. Families, communities, our conversations and our institutions break apart when basic civility is absent.”. Respect will prevent, and hopefully eliminate, uncivility.

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Ethical Voices

MARCH 10, 2025

Welcome to Ethical Voices, a weekly podcast where real pros share real stories about real ethical issues. We focus on nurturing stories that reinforce community, so we work with many nonprofits and mission-driven organizations or leaders. I confront ethical challenges all the time. I’m your host, Mark McClennan.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 23, 2025

In 2025, RepUs continues to witness the evolution of reputation management and crisis mitigation in the real world and digital world. President and Chief Reputation Officer Casey Boggs of ReputationUs is a recognized global authority on reputation management and crisis mitigation for businesses and nonprofits.

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Reputation Crisis Insurance Insurance 78

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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Ethics Healthcare Government Energy 94

Stephen Waddington

JULY 1, 2021

Communications professionals often get involved when a crisis arises, but this is too late! Developing a Corporate Digital Responsibility governance framework To address CDR risk organisations need to develop a framework, underpinned by ethical values, to describe their management of data.

Corporate 141

Corporate Report Privacy Government 141

Ethical Voices

MAY 18, 2023

On Reddit in science-driven communities, 51% of the posts highlighted climate skepticism claims, and on skeptical community subreddits, unsurprisingly only 33% of discussions support the current scientific consensus. This is particularly important, because Reddit is a prime news source for Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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Ethics Reddit Energy Advertising 83

Stephen Waddington

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge with the COVID-19 crisis is that it requires an international governmental response and there are countless unknowns. The crisis has widened the socio-economic gap in society. Recovery: organisational responses Organisations have responded to the crisis in one of four ways. It’s worked. It’s a fine line to tread.

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Government Crisis Exercises Retail 132

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Overseeing a team of 120 communicators, Rebecca is responsible for driving the overall strategic direction, commercial operations, and global client growth across the markets, and driving collaboration across the APAC region. While I was a bit under the weather from a cold, Rebecca provided ethics insights on a number of topics, including:

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Ethics Branding Brand International 75

PRSay

MAY 4, 2021

Particularly now, as misconceptions, inaccuracies and untruths threaten to prolong the coronavirus pandemic, we need to tap into our profession’s roots in behavioral science and fulfill our profession’s ethical obligation to serve the public good by helping consumers of news and information make better decisions, online and off.

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Publicity Handbook Ethics Study 173

Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2023

Improve Crisis Management Processes You always need to keep a close eye on the news, social media, and other channels to identify bad coverage early, so that when controversy does arise, you can address it ASAP, avoiding any further harm to your brand.

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Branding Brand How To Reputation 195

Ethical Voices

APRIL 2, 2024

Joining me on this week’s episode is Joseph Abreu , the Chief Communications Officer for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Lee County, Florida. He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: The ethical importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. The policy was so extensive.

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Policies Ethics Government Leadership 63

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. That’s a huge shift in the way we think about communications.”.

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Communications Case Study Training Reputation 121

Wadds Inc.

APRIL 29, 2024

To navigate this developing environment, communication leaders must develop strategies to cut through the noise, build AI literacy within their teams, adapt to a changing workforce, combat misinformation, and harness the potential of physiological and behavioural data while remaining mindful of the ethical implications.

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Corporate Trends Communications Ethics 115

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Kirk Hazlett, APR, Fellow PRSA, is Adjunct Professor in Communication at the University of Tampa. He is also the Ethics Officer of PRSA Tampa Bay, and co-chairs the PRSA Tampa Bay PRSSA and New Professionals Committee and is PRSSA Liaison, PRSA College of Fellows Mentoring Committee. globalsultana (@globalsultana) September 13, 2018.

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Ethics Measurement Reputation Guidelines 56

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 18, 2023

The consultancy suggests that business is the only institution seen as competent and ethical. It’s a marketing and thought leadership exercise for the consultancy, of course, but it also has an impact in raising the profile of public relations among the business community. This is the headline from the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer.

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Ethics Exercises Leadership Travel 98

Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 22, 2023

There are five situations that lead to management calling on public relations support: crisis, ethics, credibility, media issues, and leadership. There are very few shared media or communities. Therein is the reason that public relations was elevated as a function during COVID-19.

Publicity 122

Publicity Case Study Study Ethics 122

5W PR

JUNE 17, 2024

Promoting Sustainability and Ethical Practices As sustainability becomes increasingly important to consumers, travel brands that emphasize their commitment to eco-friendly and ethical practices can enhance their appeal. It’s vital to be prepared to react quickly with a crisis management plan.

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Travel Crisis Management Tourism Storytelling 78

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 10, 2011

Crisis and issues management: With the growth of social media, the ability for crises and issues to spark and spread across the globe is unprecedented. Communicators need to be able to monitor and manage both emerging and potential issues. To do that, I need to backtrack a little.

Ethics 78

Ethics Community Internal International 78

5W PR

JANUARY 29, 2024

It delves into the intricate landscape of national security, cutting-edge innovation, and complex ethical considerations. In this high-stakes arena, public relations isn’t simply useful when it comes to crisis control. It’s about protecting lives, forging strategic partnerships, and navigating ethical gray areas.

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Industry Publicity Ethics Privacy 78

Maxim Behar

APRIL 17, 2024

“The Global PR Revolution” is delving into ethics, morality, accuracy, and transparency — but the fact is that the gist of our job has always been to tell the truth, and this is what we’ve been doing in our everyday lives. Many people deem the Bell Pottinger case an incredible precedent and a milestone in the PR industry.

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Crisis Ethics Financial Conference 64

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 15, 2022

Innovative learning design, a supportive community, and content from industry leading practitioners and teachers have provided Socially Mobile students with networks and strategic skills to step up in their careers. The programme is delivered via an online teaching platform and Guild community. Hard to pinpoint one thing.

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Mobile Meeting Course Ethics 116

Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Any company, big or small, can experience a crisis. According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. This is where crisis management comes in. What is Crisis Management?

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Crisis Management Crisis Financial Reputation 62

5W PR

JUNE 7, 2024

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. Reputation management Crisis communication is also pivotal in mitigating risk and shielding reputation.

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Publicity Government Crisis Communications Ethics 78

PRSay

JULY 14, 2020

Here are some of the ways transparency plays a major role, whether you’re a PR or marketing organization, a major conglomerate or a community business: Transparency within your team. Even communications-based organizations like social media giants Facebook and Twitter are grappling with issues around transparency.

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System Community Social Media Employee 158

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 15, 2013

In PR : Branding crisis, anyone? But when working on your social media policy, or crisis communications plan, getting buy-in from the legal department at the start is a much smarter way to go. In PR : Work as a community manager, or have a component of community management as part of your responsibilities?

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Publicity Measurement Community Crisis 111

Ethical Voices

MARCH 14, 2022

Ethical issues in merging the science and art of public relations. I started in Washington DC in Public Affairs and Crisis Management. Still am a crisis guy and always will be, I think. I learned the ethics challenge very early on in my career. How augmented intelligence can help enhance our profession.

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Ethics Publicity Data Agency 52

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. a) Many community newspapers going away and hopefully still being available in some kind of online format. Strengthening community-building and connections.

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Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 212

PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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Crisis Crisis Management Leadership Training 63

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 1, 2020

I respectfully offer the below as a gentle reminder of how not to communicate ever, but particularly in a time of crisis: Please do not go from primarily transactional (“come see this concert at our venue!”) Because once a crisis hits, everyone and their brother is trying to get your attention.

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Crisis Community Ethics Groups 81

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

More and more crisis communication events that interrupt the general flow of work in our area. More digital communications; not in person anymore.”. Stacey Miller , Vice President, Communications, Auto Care Association. Article: 80% of PR Pros Say Communication Gained Value in 2020 (PR News).

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Survey Communications Measurement International 151

5W PR

AUGUST 30, 2024

This is not just about having a single tagline that fits all but rather about tailoring messages to specific communities in an authentic way. AI-powered tools can assist in this effort by analyzing data to create highly targeted and personalized communication strategies.

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Trends Ethics Data-Driven PR Storytelling 78

Cision

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

The FCC is investing in providing access to communities that do not have broadband. Embedded IoT systems will likely become as ubiquitous as workplace email and instant messaging and like them, will create a long trail of data, creating a whole new set of ethical and legal responsibilities. Prepared for a brand crisis?

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Trends Mobile Web System 120

Critical Mention

JANUARY 3, 2019

From going to prison after being convicted for violating the FCPA (the US foreign anti-bribery law) to founding Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, and educating multinationals on current issues and challenges with respect to compliance, ethics and anti-bribery, Richard Bistrong has come a long way. I never imagined I would be Twitter verified!

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