Jump into Ethics Month

We’re celebrating PRSA Ethics Month all September to serve as a reminder about the importance of the role of ethics in public relations.

Take a moment to refresh your memory by reading the PRSA Code of Ethics. Reflect on areas like ethical responsibilities and upholding the principles of core values, such as advocacy, honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty and fairness in our profession.

• Explore resources and professional development opportunities about ethics within public relations.
• Listen to a message about Ethics Month from Linda Staley, APR, Fellow PRSA, and chair of the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards
• Read and download a copy of the PRSA Code of Ethics
•  Attend the live webinar, Navigating Ethical PR in a Post-Truth World, Wednesday Sept. 10, from 1 – 2 p.m. [PT]. Free for members. Register today
• Take the on-demand webinar: “Straight Talk on PR Ethics: Skills, Shortfalls and Smart Counsel.” APRs or APR+M earn credit. $50 for members. Register now
• Read an article: “Safeguarding Trust: PRSA Webinar Addresses Ethics in a Post-Truth World." In today’s “post-truth” environment, where misinformation spreads at lightning speed and AI blurs the line between fact and fiction, ethical decision-making has never been more essential for communicators. Read it now