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Philanthropist Craig Newmark on Ethical Communication

PRSay

“My idea of ethical behavior is treating people like you want to be treated,” Craig Newmark said. 4 guest for the “PRSA Storytellers Series: Leading With Ethics — A View From the Top,” a live webinar hosted by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards.

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S&T Live Recap: Local News Deserts Leave Residents Uninformed, Encourage Misinformation

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This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said.

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Ethical Issues with Coalitions and Front Groups – Greg Bailey

Ethical Voices

He discusses a number of important public relations ethics issues including: What to do when a client asks you to hide their identity as part of a coalition. How to make sure your employees understand how you value ethics. I spent the first third of my career working for newspapers. ” I brought up the PRSA Code of Ethics.

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The Consequences of Misinformation

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As public-square speakers were eventually replaced by newspapers, and then radio and television, a set of journalistic ethics would lay the foundation for news gathering and reporting. Those listening could ask questions, discuss the topics with others in the crowd and develop their own opinions.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

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Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Most affected were local news outlets that are independently operated or owned by small media chains.

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How an underground high school newspaper led to a 10+ year blog

Communications Conversations

Last Saturday, there was a wonderful article in the Variety section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune about groups of kids who had started neighborhood newspapers during the pandemic. And second, school newspapers are in my blood. First, let’s talk about this underground student newspaper, because it’s an interesting story.

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Increasing Your Media Coverage Through Storytelling

PRSay

As communicators, we work hard to engage with reporters and editors to make them aware of the great work our clients are doing — but we still understand why bosses make these urgent requests. Reporters choose to cover the story because it’s important, thus enhancing the organization’s reputation. Keep it ethical. Make them care.