Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I put a few guidelines on this–these folks had to be non-manager/non-director level. Bank social media team in 2018 after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in journalism. I met her when she was marketing director at ThreeSixty Journalism, where I’m on the board. They had to be younger than 30.

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Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted? We have a responsibility to use data ethically. But we should do it in a way that’s ethical and honest. What other ethics issue did you want to discuss? And years later I’m like, it was fascinating. What do you mean by responsible use of data?

Ethics 106

Ethics Data Training Agency 106

Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

It also stretches credibility to believe Simpson wasn’t aware the site was public as the Simpson Associates website appears to have been available for over a month between 18 April and 27 May when the Daily Mail broke the story about Simpson breaching the BBC’s editorial guidelines. ” So that’s cleared that up. Or maybe not.

Corporate 60

Corporate Crisis Communications Guidelines Journalism 60

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Verifying veracity “Now that information can be AI-generated without proper oversight or labeling, the ability to verify the legitimacy of a journalist or outlet will only become more critical to ensuring transparency and truth in journalism and content creation.

Writing 211

Writing Communications Marketing B2B 211

PR in High Definition

JANUARY 16, 2019

In fact, research published by Mary Sherlock and Danielle Wagstaff in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture recently showed that for women there’s a correlation between the frequency of Instagram use and depressive symptoms, self-esteem, general and physical appearance anxiety, and body dissatisfaction. The ethics of influencer PR.

Instagram 67

Instagram Ethics YouTube Social Media 67

Journalistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Most PR practitioners quickly learn that the wall protecting editorial integrity from the influence of paid advertising can be, like the Pirate Code , “more of a guideline than an actual rule.” Media ethics forbid this, but advertising packages often come with editorial opportunities, access to journalists, or advertorials.

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Advertising Advertising Conference Ethics 52

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

Courses taught: Principles of Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Communications Ethics, Media Relations, Campaigns (graduate program). Also, unless you are a big name in the PR or journalism world, or have a PhD, don't expect to be able to transition to a full time teaching position. That was an excused absence.

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Education Course Nonprofit Resources 107

Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It found as the Wall Street Journal reported , “Advertisers with in-house agencies increased to 64% of the survey’s respondents from 42% a decade ago, according to the study.” (By They developed these things called “outside counsel guidelines” (OCGs) that in part detailed what they will pay for and what they won’t.

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Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2017

That’s why it’s more important now than ever for brands to do their part, to be ethical in their relationships with journalists and for them to support free press around the world. Capitalism fettered by democracy demands that truths be told, even if they make us uncomfortable. This is good for business and good for our country.

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Branding Brand Government Ethics 55

Beyond PR

OCTOBER 26, 2016

Also, get to know the reporter as a flesh-and-blood person with a life outside of journalism. Some of the PR pros I’ve dealt with have become trusted friends and guides, and I know something of their character and work ethic from what they share about their lives outside the office. If so, what are your guidelines for those?

Banking 40

Banking Ethics LinkedIn Financial 40

Beyond PR

JULY 20, 2016

Know your standards: AP News Values and other codes of ethics. Keep learning: Guidelines change. It’s important to not only stay current with PR and marketing best practices, but also journalism best practices. What you say and how you say it can make or break that credibility. Learn them.

Media Relations 40

Media Relations Media Local Healthcare 40

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2023

Concerns about job losses, privacy breaches, and ethical use are widespread. These AI systems – capable of creating new, meaningful content – have started to play a significant role in fields like journalism, professional services, banking, marketing and content creation. Consider the recent innovations around generative AI.

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Technology Strategy Privacy Healthcare 170

Mindful Marketing

MAY 22, 2021

People are rightly wary of the ethics of native ads like this one because they have a propensity to deceive in two closely-related ways, which also violate Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. These results reminded me that the AMA has identified five core “Ethical Values,” which include honesty and transparency.

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Advertising Advertising Agriculture Ethics 115

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Regulators have been unable to keep up with the changes in media, not just from an anti-competitive standpoint, but also in adhering to ethical standards. The PRCA has published guidelines to help communicators improve the accessibility of their communication. In the past year Facebook has proven unfit to regulate itself.

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Publicity Government Guidelines Facebook 128

Masters in Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Types of Mass Communication History of Mass Communication Mass Communication Theories Ethical Issues for Mass Communications What Does the Future of Mass Communications Look Like? Modern Newspapers & Journalism As discussed in a previous section, newspapers were technically invented in China around the year 200BC.

Ethics 52

Ethics Communications Print Television 52

Flack's Revenge

MAY 17, 2018

It can bring the cloaks, daggers and pose ethical challenges for PR teams, vendors and journalists alike. I thought about this while reading a NY Times story: When Spies Hack Journalism. What are the journalistic and ethical considerations? ‘I think this makes the ethical calculus for journalists much more complex.’

Ethics 120

Ethics Banking Journalism Guidelines 120

5W PR

MARCH 11, 2025

PR teams must master the delicate balance between promoting innovation and addressing valid concerns about privacy, safety, and ethical implications. Building Trust Through Clear Communication of Ethical Guidelines PR teams need clear frameworks to communicate complex ethical guidelines effectively.

Ethics 78

Ethics Healthcare Privacy Guidelines 78

Beyond PR

MAY 3, 2018

Scott Simon of NPR reports, “Journalism is a dangerous trade in Russia. The truth is that journalism is a dangerous job, and reporters sometimes risk it all to bring the public stories that need to be told. The recent news segment “ Why Do Journalists Keep Falling? The actual figure is likely higher.

Branding 57

Branding Brand Government Ethics 57

Flatiron Communications

JANUARY 12, 2017

It provides communications strategists a roadmap for the manipulation of a pliable public that historically has placed its trust in quality journalism but no longer does. I haven’t seen much from PRSA on Team Trump’s disregard for the ethical guidelines that have buoyed the PR profession’s reputation all these years.

Journalism 28

Journalism Guidelines Government Training 28