Ethical Voices is a weekly podcast featuring real stories, from real PR professionals about real ethical issues they have faced. Hosted by Mark McClennan, APR, Fellow PRSA, each week highlights a new PR professional and one key ethical decision or challenge they faced in their career.
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PRSay is the official podcast of the Houston Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. Our goal is to introduce Houston chapter members to each other so we can connect more authentically and grow our network. A strong chapter is built on relationships and PRSay is a great way to meet fellow members and stay connected. PRSay is hosted and sponsored by Veronica V. Sopher, PRSA Member. Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/veronicavsopher/ or visit www.veronicavsophe ...
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PRSSA Podcasts encompasses the multiple podcast offerings of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Both the ‘PR with the Pros‘ series and ‘Student Stories‘ series explore various aspects of the Society.
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Accreditation in Public Relations Podcasts
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This blog is the home for podcast programs focusing on the value of the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)credential offered through the Universal Accreditation Board to members of the Public Relations Society of America and 9 other UAB participating organizations.
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The Faculty Adviser’s Playbook for a Successful PRSSA District Conference: USC Faculty Adviser Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA
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Join Alicia Caracciolo, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Events and Fundraising, and Kelly Davis, APR, Fellow PRSA, the University of South Carolina PRSSA Chapter Faculty Adviser, while they discuss the lessons learned from hosting multiple District Conferences. In this episode, Alicia and Kelly talk about the experience students gain from …
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The Many Paths A Career in PR Can Take You with Becky Best
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Welcome Becky Best, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Becky shares about The Many Paths A Career in PR Can Take You. Becky Best, APR has nearly 30 years of professional experience in communications. She began her career working at boutique PR agencies before transitioning to destination marketing and then spending…
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Welcome Jonathan Diamond, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jonathan shares about Media Relations. Jonathan Diamond is the business editor at the Houston Chronicle. Before returning to Houston in 2022, Jonathan worked as the West Coast Editor of CoStar News in Los Angeles. He was also previously editor of the Los …
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Communicating In The Roaring 20's with Anne Hedrich
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Welcome Anne Hedrich, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Anne shares about Communicating in the Roaring 20's. Anne Hedrich is an award-winning communicator with more than 20 years of communications experience, spanning strategic communications, internal communications, employee engagement, key messaging, public dis…
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The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses
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Welcome Zondra Victor-Johnson, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Zondra shares about The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses. Zondra is a Communications Specialist residing in Houston, TX. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Houston and a Master of Arts in New…
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Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession with Laura Pennino
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Welcome Laura Pennino, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Laura shares about Authenticity and Integrity in the PR Profession. Graduate of LSU Manship School of Mass Communications; over 40 years of journalism and PR experience. Worked at Edelman in a variety of senior PR consulting roles from 1989 to 1998 and at Fl…
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Join Ro Lane, the 2024-2025 National Vice President of Brand Engagement, and Leslie Mendez, the PRSSA ICON 2024 Conference Coordinator, in a conversation about all things ICON! In this episode, Ro and Leslie talk about Leslie’s experience coming into coordinating ICON, exciting details about the conference and the area, and more! Additional Informa…
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Welcome Jordan Hunter Rice, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jordan shares about Strategic Comms in the Political Sector. Jordan Hunter Rice, a policy analyst and strategic communications expert, leads teams in developing actionable strategies and guides clients through the ever-evolving political and economic en…
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PR, Pride and Progress: Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair, on His Journey
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Teo Landoni, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Uyen Ngo, the 2024-2025 National PRSSA Vice President for Belonging, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, interview Joseph Abreu, APR, CPRC, 2024 PRSA Chair. In this episode, Joseph talks about his journey as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community a…
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Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media
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Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The na…
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Captain Barbara Bell, U.S. Navy (ret). Captain Bell was one of Annapolis's first female graduates and has a distinguished career as an aviator and naval flight test officer. Today, she teaches at the US Naval Academy and may discuss ethics even more than I do. In this interview she discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) The im…
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Student Stories: High School Initiative at IMC Connect
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Ava Kendrena, the 2023-2024 National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services interviews two students from the University of Mississippi. They discuss their PRSSA District Conference - IMC Connect, focusing on their high school outreach initiative and its importance.By PRSSA National
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Welcome Kristina Michel, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Kristina shares about her Journey From H-GAC To Auckland. Kristina Michel is a communications and public relations professional with 14 years of experience, primarily in the higher education, healthcare, and government sectors. Kristina's areas of expertis…
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How to Deal with Biased Reporters - Missy Hurley
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This week on Ethical Voices, Missy Hurley, the co-founder and CEO of B2 Communications, discusses a number of important ethics issues: · What to do when advocacy groups change your words to spread misinformation · How to deal with biased reporters · When ethically to disclose you used AIBy Mark McClennan
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The Importance of Comprehensive Ethics Policies
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Joseph Abreu, the Chief Communications Officer for the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller of Lee County, Florida, and 2024 National Chair of PRSA., discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) The ethical importance of avoiding even the appearance of impropriety. 2) How to get ahead of AI ethics challenges…
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PR with the Pros - Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA
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Dianne Danowski Smith, APR, Fellow PRSA is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, PRSSA National Vice President of Brand Engagement. Danowski Smith shares her professional journey leading to owning a PR agency - Publix Northwest and provides insight into how PRSA membership impacted her life and career.By PRSSA National
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Understanding Messaging and Your Role In It
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Welcome Vannessa Wade, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Vannessa shares about Understanding Messaging and Your Role In It. Vannessa Wade is the founder and CEO of Connect The Dots PR. Often called an “idea oven” and “branding magnet,” she has been featured in magazines such as Black Enterprise and Fast Company. F…
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One key PR ethics lesson from the Pulse nightclub shooting
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Ann Marie Varga, the internal communication manager for AdventHealth discusses a number of important ethics issues including: 1) One key PR ethics lesson from the Pulse nightclub shooting 2) How to protect your (and your team’s) mental health in crisis situations 3) Ethical issues in internal communications…
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Chapter Best Practices with Pacesetter Award Winners
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Oakley Weddle, PRSSA national vice president of chapter development, interviews three winners of the Pacesetter Award that recognizes a Chapter's success in the areas of membership, national participation and Chapter development. The three guests from Marist University, Kennesaw University and Ohio State University share their tips and strategies o…
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The Journey Through PR and Advice for Upcoming Members
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Welcome Bridgett Holden, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Bridgett shares about The Journey Through PR and Advice for Upcoming Members. Bridgett studied Broadcast Journalism at Texas Woman's University (TWU). Her clientele ranges from Fasion, Beauty, Sports, Entertainment, Politics, and Nonprofits. She is a milit…
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Christie Goodman, the director of communication for the Intercultural Development Research Association, discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) How to avoid using people as props and authentically engage 2) Ethics challenges with assumptions 3) How to effectively engage and learn from diverse audiences 4) How to effectively adv…
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Encouraging Young Adults To Purse Careers in PR
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Welcome Tala Kseibi, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Tala shares about Encouraging Young Adults To Purse Careers in PR. As a Public Relations Manager at Love Advertising, Tala is driven by a passion for effective communication and strategic brand management. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, focusing on …
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Marketing & Communications in Energy with CAMS
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Welcome Hailey Bui and Melissa Kinsella, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. On this episode, Hailey & Melissa share about Marketing & Communications in Energy with CAMS. Hailey Bui is a Marketing & Communications Specialist currently serving as a key member of the CAMS Marketing & Communications team. With over 5+ years of a robust…
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How to Build Trust Ethically and Effectively
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Joining me on this week's episode is Roy Reid, a senior fellow with the Stockworth Institute, and he is recognized as one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in Trustworthy Business. He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) What to do when your client asks you to besmirch the competition 2) How to effectively and ethically build t…
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Dr. Maria Elles Scott, PR professional and educator is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Dr. Scott shares her career journey and insights of working in sports and entertainment PR, as well as advice for students hoping to pursue careers in those industries.…
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The Promise and Pitfalls, the Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners - A Conversation with Michelle Egan and Mark Dvorak
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In November 2023, PRSA issued new ethics guidelines titled “The Promise and Pitfalls, the Ethical Use of AI for Public Relations Practitioners”. Michelle Egan, the 2023 National Chair of PRSA and Mark Dvorak, the 2023 Chair of PRSA's Board of Ethics and Professional Standards discuss the AI guidelines and more.…
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We need to tell the hard truths – Ed Harrison
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Ed Harrison, the managing director of Inkhouse in Boston discusses several ethics issues including: 1) Ethical failures with data 2) Why we need to tell the hard truths 3) The important difference between being nice and being kind 4) An interactive discussion on AI tools and trainingBy Mark McClennan
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Strategic Comms in the Political Sector with Jordan Hunter Rice
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Welcome Jordan Hunter Rice, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Jordan shares about Strategic Comms in the Political Sector. Jordan Hunter Rice, a policy analyst and strategic communications expert, leads teams in developing actionable strategies and guides clients through the ever-evolving political and economic en…
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How to Conduct PR Research Ethically – Marcia DiStaso
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This week on Ethical Voices, Marcia DiStaso, Associate Dean for Research in the College of Journalism and Communications and Professor of Public Relations at the University of Florida. 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 f…
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Paula Phelan, COO at Intelligent Relations, an innovative AI-enhanced PR company, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Phelan shares her insight about new technologies, the use of AI and its impact on the future of the PR field.By PRSSA National
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What should you do when you think you received an unlawful order?
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Dave Honchul, APR Fellow, PRSA is a public affairs specialist at the US Department of the Treasury and a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force. He discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) What to do when you think you received an unlawful order 2) One key thing many PR pros are forgetting to do 3) How far do you need…
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What to do when PR Pros accidentally spread misinformation
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Kelsey Bohl, the Senior Manager of Corporate Communications Press Office at Walmart, discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: 1) Why corporations need to be careful they aren’t the oones spreading misinformation 2) Ethics of data analysis 3) Why PR pros need to change their definition of media…
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The Ethical Implications of Blurred Lines – Cheryll Forsatz
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Cheryll Forsatz, the Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations for Ferrero USA discusses: 1) The ethical implications of blurred lines 2) Influencer ethics and disclosure 3) Ethics and AIBy Mark McClennan
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The ICON Experience: Why It Matters and How To Make It Happen
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Oakley Weddle, the 2023–2024 vice president of Chapter development and 2023 ICON Conference coordinator, talks about ICON with Milagros Orcoyen, the 2023–2024 vice president of events and fundraising. They discuss the Conference agenda, personal insights and tips. Milagros also shares best fundraising practices and examples to help Chapters get the…
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How Much Human Agency Do We Require in Public Relations? – Ant Cousins
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This week, Ant Cousins, the Executive Director of AI Strategy at Cision, discusses a number of important issues, including: Cision’s AI ethics policy The ethics implications of the use of AI in public relations How much human agency do we require in public relations? The most concerning AI ethics issues Where should PR pros start when they want to …
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Connecting and Informing The Community For The Betterment Of Our Youth with Kaan Camuz and Anh Gilmore
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Welcome Kaan Camuz and Anh Gilmore, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Kaan and Anh share about Connecting and Informing The Community For The Betterment Of Our Youth. Kaan Camuz is an educator with nearly 25 years of experience... He studied Electrical Engineering and Education at University of Houston, Sam Housto…
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Student Stories: Organizing a District Conference
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Milagros Orcoyen, 2023-2024 vice president of events and fundraising interviews two committee members from the PR eLevated District Conference team: Sarah Thaman from DePaul University and Ksymena Pawlowicz from Columbia College Chicago. They share their experience with co-hosting a district conference and everything that goes into it. If you're co…
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Bringing True, Ethical Authenticity to Multicultural Communications - Jennifer Gonzalez
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Joining me on this week's episode is Jennifer Gonzalez, the senior vice president of multicultural strategy at C+C. Jen and I are colleagues, and we had a great ethics discussion recently, so I invited her to be a guest. Jennifer discusses a number of important ethics issues, including: What to do when you know your prospect's multicultural program…
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PR Ethics: From Client Selection to AI Challenges - KayAnn Schoeneman
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This week on Ethical Voices, KayAnn Schoeneman, President of Curley Company discusses: How to determine if a client is right for you Ethical issues in opposition research AI ethics challengesBy Mark McClennan
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The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses with Zondra Victor-Johnson
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Welcome Zondra Victor-Johnson, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Zondra shares about The Communications Role for Non-Profits and Small Businesses. Zondra is a Communications Specialist residing in Houston, TX. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production from the University of Houston and a Master of Arts in New…
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George Huff, CEO of Opal, an innovative MarTech platform, is interviewed by Barbara Stachurska, vice president of brand engagement at PRSSA. Huff shares his story of bringing Opal to life, his keys to success and some advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. If you'd like to give Opal a try, its team created a unique link to access the free trial: opal.sh…
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Development of Fundraising Techniques Utilizing Full- and Part-time Catholic Priests with Joanne M
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Welcome Joanne Miceli-Bogash, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Joanne shares about Development of Fundraising Techniques Utilizing Full- and Part-time Catholic Priests. Joanne has a 20+ year marketing background, Director of Client Services at Sky Marketing Ltd (sampling program through travel industry); PR for B…
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Succeeding with Conscience: Navigating Ethical Challenges in Career Growth
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Bradley Akubuiro, a partner at Bully Pulpit Interactive, discusses a number of important ethics issues including: 1) How to deal with an ethical quandary: Career advancement or decency? 2) How to effectively serve as the conscience of an organization 3) How to deal with issues in a hyper-politicized environment…
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Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media with Tamara Washington
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Welcome Tamara Washington, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Tamara shares about Branding - Getting Everything Together Before Presenting Yourself to The Public/Media Tamara Washington is the Founder and Executive Consultant of Boom Media and Image Consulting and Boom Effect Entertainment and Sports (BEES). The na…
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Communicating in the Roaring 20's with Anne Hedrich
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Welcome Anne Hedrich, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Anne shares about Communicating in the Roaring 20's. Anne Hedrich is an award-winning communicator with more than 20 years of communications experience, spanning strategic communications, internal communications, employee engagement, key messaging, public dis…
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Preserving Authenticity: The Nuances of Ethical Storytelling in Advocacy Communications
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This week on EthicalVoices, Zainab Chaudary, Senior Vice President at New Heights Communications discusses several key ethics issues, including: 1) Lost opportunities: lessons learned from the Muslim Ban Supreme Court case 2) Navigating the tension: ethically balancing client desires and media success 3) Why you need to go beyond mission, vision an…
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Welcome Samantha Humphrey, to PRSay – the podcast of the Houston PRSA Chapter. In this episode, Samantha shares about Building Communities. Samantha Humphrey is the 31-year-old Director of Economic Development and Grant Management for Chambers County, Texas. She is responsible for managing $40 million in state and federal grants for the County, pro…
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Mallory Blair, CEO of Small Girls PR, shares with 2022-2023 PRSSA vice president of brand engagement Nicole Steele about the public relations firm she co-founded in college. As she talks about what it took to start a firm, work culture, successful campaigns, and more, Mallory shares great advice and insights for aspiring PR professionals.…
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