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Owning Up to DEI Failures

February 15th, 2023 by

Making empty DEI promises is, simply, no longer an option. The public will find you out if you’re insincere. How should organizations respond?

PRNEWS Announces Winners of 2023 Social Impact Awards

February 15th, 2023 by

PRNEWS today announced the winners of its 2023 Social Impact Awards, which celebrates communicators and campaigns who use their platforms to better their communities and the global community.

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Explainer: What are Impact Companies?

February 14th, 2023 by

Even experienced PR and communication professionals need a periodic refresher on the basics or insights about new material. Here we offer a brief explainer about impact companies.

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Communications Lessons from the State of the Union

February 13th, 2023 by

Many American companies could learn a few things from how President Joe Biden responded during his State of the Union.

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What Ethical Obligations Do PR Professionals Owe Clients’ Customers?

February 13th, 2023 by

While PR firms can’t be expected to thoroughly audit every prospect, there are lessons we can take from FTX’s collapse to act ethically, protect our reputations, and work with the best clients.

Southwest Airlines May Compound Crisis With CEO Snub of Congress

February 10th, 2023 by

The Southwest Airlines CEO’s absence from this week’s congressional review of the aviation meltdown may be enough to ground the airline’s flagging reputation.

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A Super Bowl of Content: Should You Participate?

February 8th, 2023 by

Does content created around a big event like the Super Bowl make an impact on the audience?

Reader Response: Ethical Guidelines Cover Use of Imagery

February 8th, 2023 by

A reader argues PR’s ethics codes cover use of imagery. Companies using stock art unethically–making the company or its products appear to be something they’re not–will enjoy short-term gains only, he writes.

PR Council Eyes AI Guidelines; Pushes Broad Talent for Agency Growth

February 7th, 2023 by

PR Council leaders say its board soon will discuss issuing guidelines for generative AI. In addition, they believe PR agencies must tap more talent, including data analysts, so they can maintain growth.

Generative AI’s a Good Writer Now, But its Real Value for PR is Much Bigger

February 7th, 2023 by

Generative AI writes better than some PR pros already. Yet writing is just one benefit ChatGPT-related devices offer communicators. Eventually generative AI will help PR pros in myriad areas, the author argues.