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Communications Lessons from the State of the Union
February 13th, 2023 by Brett BruenMany American companies could learn a few things from how President Joe Biden responded during his State of the Union.
What Ethical Obligations Do PR Professionals Owe Clients’ Customers?
February 13th, 2023 by Dustin SigginsWhile 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 Evan NiermanThe 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.
PR Roundup: Bard’s Failure to Launch, Disney Layoffs, SOTU GOP Meltdown
February 9th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanFrom AI failures to SOTU and corporate labor meltdowns, there’s been a bit of bad behavior for PR professionals to deal with.
A Super Bowl of Content: Should You Participate?
February 8th, 2023 by Nicole SchumanDoes 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 Mark McClennanA 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 Seth ArensteinPR 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 Greg MatuskyGenerative 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 Seth ArensteinIt’s hard to believe but there are few ethics governing imagery in communication. Some companies are taking advantage of this in the DEI space.