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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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 7, 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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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

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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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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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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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

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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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 26, 2023

New research from business ethical standards firm Ethisphere studies the elements of ethical culture in business, offering takeaways for all companies and providing data that leaders can use to determine if their ethics programs are lacking—and if they need additional help in building a strong culture.

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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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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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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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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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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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Ethical Voices

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to take a minute and just say how thankful I am to the outstanding students in my Public Relations Ethics class (COM525) as Boston University. We start every class by discussing ethical issues we have seen or read about over the past week. A new code of ethics. How to be an ethical leader.

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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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Maxim Behar

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Host: Now, other than getting inspired by our young leaders, we're going to talk about a core issue we brought up earlier a few times, ethics, how to practice and how to really leverage AI with ethics. We've been listening to a lot about AI and a lot about ethics. A lot of people were asking me, what is business ethics?

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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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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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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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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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PRSay

JUNE 4, 2019

A few months ago, I read something from a PR professional that revealed a certain amount of confusion over the matter of investor relations (IR) and ethics. Compounding this in the piece was the casual and repeated use of the term “ethical dilemma” when describing an ethical choice or decision. Simplifying our ethical choices.

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Ethical Voices

MAY 18, 2023

The program included a keynote from Jonathan Schrag, the Deputy Climate Chief at the Office of Climate, Innovation and Resilience for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as the presentation of four academic research studies around the spread of climate misinformation. But the main focus of the event was the academic studies.

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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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Ethical Voices

JULY 31, 2023

Jen and I are colleagues, and we had a great ethics discussion recently, so I invited her to be a guest. What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work? Ethical challenges evolve with the times. The issues we faced a few years ago, and definitely very different from what we’re doing now.

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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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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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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 17, 2022

He shares some great public relations ethics insights including: The ongoing ethical challenge of creating shared beliefs. Ethical issues with creating your own echo chamber. Ethical perils in personalizing employee communications. The ethics of quiet quitting. Can an organization even have values?

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Ethical Voices

JUNE 6, 2022

I asked them to share insights from a recent journal article they authored titled The Role of Ethical Leadership in Building Influence: Perspectives from Female Public Relations Professionals. . Would you please tell us more about this latest ethics study? Ethical leadership is critical. We found several key things.

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Ethical Voices

DECEMBER 12, 2022

While I was a bit under the weather from a cold, Rebecca provided ethics insights on a number of topics, including: . Key findings from the 2022 Brands In Motion Study. The two things every ethical communicator must embrace. The two things every ethical communicator must embrace. I thought long and hard about this one.

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Ethical Voices

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

She discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when your employer doesn’t let you act in true faith How to make land acknowledgments more than a performative action The importance of cultural contexts Tell us about yourself and your career? What is the most difficult ethical challenge you ever confronted at work?

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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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Ethical Voices

MARCH 24, 2022

Do ethics matter to employees? What is ethical lobbying? This week there were some great stories – and a funny Dilbert cartoon on ethics. Healthcare, Russia and Ethics – The Financial Times had a great story last Friday on the ethical tightrope Western drugmakers are walking when it comes to Russian ties.

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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

AUGUST 18, 2022

There were a number of interesting communication ethics issues this week ranging from business operations and liability to sources of disinformation. A new study from a gaming company finds the average person lies four times a day. What is our ethical duty in this area? Save the driver or save the crowd? How often do we lie?

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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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