PRSay

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Without a doubt, I dread the surgeon’s knife again — just nowhere near as much as I fear facing an ethical challenge professionally and getting it wrong. For nearly two decades, the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) has offered analysis on current practice issues and challenges through Ethical Standards Advisories (ESAs).

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

On any given day, PR professionals from entry-level associates to senior executives face ethical dilemmas. How can PR professionals ensure ethical decision-making on a daily basis? We asked BEPS members what ethics means to them personally. Taking time to reflect and analyze the issue can help lead to sound ethical decisions.

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PRSay

JULY 8, 2019

This study validates the importance of not simply “towing the line” for professional purposes but also integrating ethics into our overall conduct. Through this lens, the PRSA Code of Ethics can serve as a valuable reference point for helping PR professionals to behave ethically inside, as well as outside, of their work environments.

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PR in High Definition

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

a better prompt might be, “Can you find a recent, reliable study or source that provides statistics that shows people’s preferences to X?” By treating AI as a helper rather than a definitive source, we can harness its potential without compromising on quality or ethics.

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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Businesses are increasingly viewed as more ethical and competent than government, media and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The study polled 33,000 respondents in 28 countries. Business is ethical and competent. To that end, NGOs were categorized as ethical but less competent. click image for higher resolution).

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5W PR

MARCH 12, 2025

For organizations looking to stand out in this competitive space, developing a strong brand identity centered on ethical practices and customer success has become essential. The Foundation: Ethical Practices in Cybersecurity Branding Building trust starts with establishing and maintaining strong ethical practices throughout your organization.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Consumers worldwide continue to demand innovation, but now, in response to increasing technology-based fears, they’re attaching strong new stipulations to these expectations—chief among them the requirement that brands use technology ethically and responsibly, reveals a new Brands in Motion 2018 global study from WE Communications. “We

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Blockchain-powered ethical data marketplace Measure Protocol explores this impact in an eye-opening new study on market research data quality, Is trust the solution to dirty data? […]. New study explores quality metrics for data research appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Each September, PRSA takes the opportunity to spotlight ethics, which must be a constant focus for the PR profession regardless of which month we’re in. Without rigorous study and application of ethical principles, trust is inevitably lost, and without trust the PR function and organizational life deteriorate into dysfunction or failure.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 7, 2017

We are pleased to report that our latest project has resulted in a book, “Public Relations Ethics: Senior PR Pros Tell Us How to Speak Up and Keep Your Job ,” published by Business Expert Press. All of these efforts are part of BEPS‘ commitment to providing thought leadership on ethics in public relations. Page Center. Dr. Marlene S.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Before the students dive into the model and the study findings, I’m quick to point out that the road to FEEL (facing Fears , engaging with Empathy , living with Ethics and unleashing Love ) starts early and long before you begin your professional career. .

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Ethics Every Day.” Take moment and scroll to the middle of the page on the left and check out the ethics tab that says Explore. Welcome to prsa.org.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PRSA provides educational opportunities to explore ethics in public relations year-round. PRSA recognizes Ethics Month each September to bring increased attention to the communications profession’s core foundation. Visit this link for additional programming and ethics resources.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Sure, every profession has bad actors; however, ethical behavior is inherently required in the practice of public relations. By the nature of the profession, PR pros are morally bound to act ethically. These articles reference at least a few of the ‘ethics codes’ of PR industry associations in the US and UK.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 3, 2024

In the rapidly changing workplace environment, companies are choosing to prioritize managing and avoiding risk in their ethics and compliance (E&C) decisions, reveals a news study from E&C solutions firm LRN Corporation.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Leading With Ethics.” Please join the discussion on Twitter via #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, as well as two webinars (on Sept.

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PRSay

APRIL 21, 2020

As I put together my materials, made flashcards and printed the APR Study Guide, I quickly discovered that the exam and the entire process was going to change my life for the better — both professionally and personally. After the Readiness Review, I moved on to studying for the written examination.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 17, 2021

Nearly nine in 10 (88%) to the Creativity in PR study “believe creativity will be either ‘extremely’ or ‘very’ important to business recovery post-Covid.” The study, the seventh annual, is based on a poll of “more than 300 agency and in-house executives from across the world.”. .”

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Do I also find their popularity ethically dubious in the face of our ever-growing consumer waste? Adobe Experience Cloud features myriad customer-generated case studies. It may be as complex as building out a hub of hundreds of case studies for your dozens (hundreds?)

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Ethics and AI Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI), specifically AI-generated content, is having an ethical (and legal) moment. It’s ethically the right thing to do. For more information on PR ethics and AI, check out Promise & Pitfalls: The Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 1, 2022

One thing that hasn’t changed is the plethora of ethics issues. Is Keurig the Payments Ethics Grinch ? – Personally, if the details are accurate, I see it as violating the Fairness value of PRSA’s code of ethics. First of all, ethics is global and always has been. There are a few doozies to highlight this week.

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Agility PR Solutions

JUNE 3, 2020

The post PR across the pond: European pros battle ethical challenges, data competency, gender parity appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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PRSay

JULY 20, 2021

The security and privacy of their personal data are top concerns for consumers, says a new study from FleishmanHillard. FleishmanHillard’s “2021 Authenticity Gap” study (PDF here ) examines the actions that brands must take to meet consumer expectations. Illustration credit: jozefmicic ].

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 22, 2018

A cross industry group of international PR associations has developed a common set of principles for ethical practice. The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) proposed a list of ten ethical principles for the PR industry at its annual meeting on Helskini in October. Ethics must be at the core of our activity.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Joining me on this week’s episode is Erin Kennedy , the ethics committee chair for the PRSA Central California Chapter. Ethics and earning public trust is critical for both of those industries. So, ethics is a big deal, I would say. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted?

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Mindful Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2023

So, I was surprised recently when a student waited until others had left, then said, “Hey, Dr. Hagenbuch, I have a question about an ethical issue.” I felt for Grant in this predicament, but I also was very glad that he not only recognized there was an ethical issue, he was conflicted enough by it that he wanted to talk about it.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A new study calls for a socially conscious approach to public relations focused on creating shared value for organisations and stakeholders. A new study - The Future of PR/Comms and their Social Impact - reports growing calls for a more radical, socially conscious approach.

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Ethical Voices

JANUARY 26, 2023

I sure picked a good week to restart the This Week in PR Ethics this year. Everywhere you turn there is an ethics discussion. M&M ethics – This story has blown up over the past few days. What are the ethics considerations of mascots, brand ambassadors, and cartoon characters. Did I mention ChatGPT?

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Whether the issue stems from a product failure, a public relations misstep, or an ethical controversy, the damage to a brands reputation can be significant. Studies have shown that companies that respond quickly to crises tend to recover faster than those that remain silent.

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Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: How do we ethically ask questions in research? What to absolutely never, ever do when conducting research for a PR campaign Ethical challenges with AI in PR Why don’t you tell me about yourself and your career? PRSA had a poster, “Act Ethically and Carry On”.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 4, 2020

Why it's important to make ethical behavior more than what you do at work but who you are all the time. This study validates the importance of not simply “towing the line” for professional purposes but also integrating ethics into our overall conduct. Ethics is not a uniform that we discard after hours.

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Ethical Voices

MARCH 9, 2023

This week there are more than a few public relations ethics issues and some of them are real doozies. Amiga: Ethics of AI Pitching – Thinking about the ethical use of generative AI in public relations and marketing has been consuming every spare minute of my day. Check them out below!

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 11, 2022

I usually can come up with punchy headlines for the weekly ethics roundup – but this week in PR ethics, the topics are just too important, bizarre, and complex. So, without further ado, five articles that raise ethics issues that will make you laugh, scratch your head and possibly creep you out.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 14, 2021

The Institute of Development Studies has developed guidelines for inclusive storytelling. Natalie Orringe, head of communications and engagement, Institute of Development Studies Statues, the Royals, gender identity, rainbow flags. It delivers research and teaching in development studies.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Epley, APR, Fellow PRSA, a decorated PRSA leader who was a friend and mentor to many members and champion for the ethical practice of public relations, died suddenly in his South Carolina home on Nov. Epley helped establish professional, ethical public relations in Russia shortly after the collapse of the former Soviet Union.

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Ethical Voices

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Once again, I didn’t have to look far for ethics stories this week. I strongly encourage everyone to read the HBR study on what ethical failures customers are least likely to accept. There are also videos and Webinars from PRSA and PRCA and a link to some great ethics swag. . Do you want to start an ethics discussion?

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Ethical Voices

AUGUST 4, 2022

The summer is heating up and so are ethics issues. It is probably easier to ask what violation of PRSA’s code of ethics didn’t happen this week – fraud; lack of transparency and disclosure; and attacks on purpose are just a few. Don’t steal – It is an ethical lesson most people learn early.

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