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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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PR Roundup: Bard’s Failure to Launch, Disney Layoffs, SOTU GOP Meltdown

February 9th, 2023 by

From AI failures to SOTU and corporate labor meltdowns, there’s been a bit of bad behavior for PR professionals to deal with. 

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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.

An Ethical Conundrum: Should Companies Post Diverse Imagery if They’re Not Diverse?

February 6th, 2023 by

It’s hard to believe but there are few ethics governing imagery in communication. Some companies are taking advantage of this in the DEI space.

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TikTok Sees Highest Growth in Engagement on Sports-Related Content

February 6th, 2023 by

With the Super Bowl approaching, we examined consumer engagement with sports social posts. Most platforms were higher in 2022 vs 2021. TikTok was the big gainer year vs year.

[VIDEO] PRNEWS Celebrates Black History Month with a Discussion of DEI

February 3rd, 2023 by

PRNEWS Live celebrates Black History Month 2023 with a discussion about DEI in PR and business with guests Dwayna Haley and Neil Foote.