March Monthly Reading Round-Up — Diversity Champions, Teaching Ethics, Oxford Commas, Ad Stunts

Between midterms and spring break, it was tough to keep up with industry news in March. Below are eight interesting articles you may have missed this month. The Power of Conferences in a Social-Media Age Author: Alexandra Samuel Publication: The Wall Street Journal While being on social media at conferences seems like it would disengage attendees, it actually has the […]

What Is the PRSA Code of Ethics?

One recurring question public relations professionals are faced with is, “Why do ethics matter?” Well, the PRSA Code of Ethics answers this question: Ethical practice is the most important obligation of a PRSA member. When practitioners launch their careers, they know public relations is not a ‘clock in, clock out’ job. It’s a job that needs attention at all hours […]

3 Tips for Getting Your Chapter Involved in Ethics Month

Ethics are the backbone of our Society and profession. As students and rising professionals, we have a responsibility to ourselves, our co-workers and our clients to live up to the standards of a values-based profession. By investing time and energy in ethics-related programming for our classrooms and workplaces, we are properly preparing the next generation of public relations practitioners for […]

September Twitter Chat Recap — Millennial Ethics: Workplace Dilemmas and Scenarios

Thank you to everyone who participated in our September 2016 Twitter chat. Specifically, we’d like to thank our co-hosts, Dr. Tiffany Gallicano  (tweeting from @Gallicano) and Vice President of Public Relations Josh Lachica (tweeting from the @PRSSANational account) for guiding the conversation. Please be on the lookout for next month’s Twitter chat! [View the story “Twitter Chat Recap — Millennial Ethics: […]

PRSA Sections Series: Passion, Loyalty and Ethics are Key in Public Affairs and Government Public Relations

The Public Affairs and Government (PAG) Section of PRSA provides training and resources relevant to communicators in all levels of government and branches of the military, as well as those at counseling firms, corporations and associations who are responsible for communicating with various audiences on public policy or public safety issues. This Sections Series article was compiled by Gary Bridgens […]

September Monthly Reading Round-Up — PR Lessons from Drake and Chipotle, Every Day Ethics, An Epic List of Useless Words

September flew by in a blur and we’re venturing deeper into the fall semester. October is near but never fear, the Progressions Monthly Reading Round-Up is here. Below are eight interesting articles you may have missed: 1. 3 PR Lessons From The Brand Attack On Chipotle Author: Jonathan Salem Baskin Publication: Forbes What do you do when a non-profit group with […]

Ethics Every Day: Employing Proactive Ethical Behavior in the Absence of a Crisis

“Ethical practice is the most important obligation of a PRSA member.” This statement can be found in the preamble of the PRSA Code of Ethics. As members of PRSSA, we hold ourselves accountable for the same ethical standards. We are to always work under the pretenses of advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty and fairness. As students, we have discussed these […]

Ethics Every Day: Defining Ethics

September means four things: classes have resumed, the leaves are beginning to change, football season is back and Ethics Month has arrived. PRSSA Ethics Month is a month dedicated to bringing awareness of ethical practice to public relations professionals through webinars, Twitter chats and blog posts. This year’s theme is Ethics Every Day. As public relations practitioners, it is our […]