Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 11, 2019

Deconstructing the Vote Leave campaign The Leave campaign won by a margin of two percent thanks to its use of data, storytelling and paid targeting via Facebook. It also challenged everything that we know about ethical communications. My article last week outlines the developing narrative and numerous ethical issues.

Communications 96

Communications Ethics Public Affairs Government 96

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

Once the initial shock of ChatGPT wore off in PR community, some of the more nefarious use cases came to light: Generative AI could be used to pump out false information; Legal issues about training data and copyrights emerged; and Generative AI sometimes just “hallucinates” – it make up answers. A code of ethics isn’t a bad idea.

Software 146

Software Pitching Ethics Technology 146

Wadds Inc.

MAY 19, 2024

The transformation sees the chief communications officer (CCO) expanding their responsibilities to include sustainability, public affairs, and brand management, integrating advanced technologies to enhance engagement and playing a role in crisis management and ethical stewardship.

Report 64

Report Communications Public Affairs Ethics 64

Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. Media bias and PR ethics. The complete survey is freely available for download as a PDF on SlideShare.

Survey 144

Survey Measurement Public Affairs Storytelling 144

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The PR firm says, “Generative AI has democratized access to insights, allowing non-technical users to engage with complex data sets through intuitive interfaces and natural language queries” Edelman is out with a new “enterprise-focused evaluation guide” for the communications industry.

Report 142

Report Marketing Analysis Tools 142

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. Thinking about all the crisis work and all the different hats you’ve worn, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

Ethics 52

Ethics Publicity Data Agency 52

Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The best part was discovering these were two regular guys who had a passion and strong work ethic, and put in 15+ years of work to get to that point. Sometimes it’s better to blow them away with compelling insights and data. That usually means trying to find some way to help the reader relate to the subject on a personal level.

Meeting 91

Meeting Transportation Media Journalism 91

Ethical Voices

APRIL 17, 2023

He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: It’s great to be with you, Mark. Thinking over your career, what is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? ” Thinking beyond your own personal experience, what are you seeing as some of the key ethical challenges for today and tomorrow?

Enterprise 70

Enterprise Ethics Engineering Technology 70

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

Public affairs: This involves working with government officials and agencies to shape public policy and advocate on behalf of an organization.”. This is reflective of a traditional view of public relations.

Interviews 113

Interviews Publicity Technology Social Media 113

Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topics range from audience targeting, social media, partnership working, reputation, pitching to radio and community building through to public affairs, internal comms, leadership, coaching and the psychology of decision-making. They are looking to brands to be ethical, sustainable, moral; and do a lot more than sell product.

Public Affairs 145

Public Affairs Education Measurement LinkedIn 145

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. She was also heavily involved in the redesign of the US Government’s Census site and in developing mobile apps using census data. She also is well travelled.

Communications 40

Communications Conference Government Policies 40

PR Conversations

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Ethics experts in science or public relations have many interchangeable ideas and see the “public” through different lenses. She was also heavily involved in the redesign of the US Government’s Census site and in developing mobile apps using census data. She also is well travelled.

Communications 40

Communications Conference Government Policies 40