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Trust: Business Tops Media and Government in Ethics and Competence, Finds Survey

Sword and the Script

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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Ethics, Copyright and PR Practice: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Communicators

PRSay

PR practitioners are required to act ethically in all communications. However, in the digital age sometimes well-intentioned ethical communication can still run afoul of copyright law. Two statutes govern this: the Copyright Act of 1909 and the Copyright Act of 1976. Cayce Myers, Ph.D.,

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An Ethical Test: Why I Blew the Whistle on Corruption at My Organization

PRSay

As PR practitioners, every day presents a new opportunity to reinforce our commitment to ethics. As federal government employees, we learned we could provide an evidence file to members of Congress, the Office of the Medical Inspector and the Office of the Inspector General. Such a scenario presented itself to me in 2010 and 2014.

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Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands?

Contently - Strategy

Brands distancing themselves from platforms like X for ethical reasons may face legal risks, including being implicated in high-stakes lawsuits. As social media increasingly becomes a battleground for political and cultural conflicts, brands must carefully navigate content moderation policies, platform ethics, and potential litigation.

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Future of PR and social media for International Air Transport Association crisis communications conference

Stuart Bruce

I will be talking about mobile, data and wearable technology as the drivers and ethics, real time and content as the issues. We’ll look at ethics and governance. Edward Snowdon wants us to be afraid of big government prying into our lives. Private companies pose more of a threat than governments ever could.

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How PR Can Bridge the Gap Between Defense Tech and the Public

5W PR

PR professionals work to translate complex technical concepts into accessible information while addressing legitimate public concerns about privacy, security, and ethical implications. Fostering Government-Industry Collaboration PR plays a crucial role in facilitating partnerships between defense tech companies and government agencies.

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11 ways Social Listening will Transform your Communications Strategy & Performance

Onclusive

When a journalist writes a negative article, internal stakeholders may jump to conclusions about the impact that will have on your brand. With a robust social listening tool, you can create compelling reports in minutes that will speak volumes to senior internal stakeholders.

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