http://www.valleyprblog.com/pr-best-practices/when-should-pr-and-politics-mix/ A (dry heated) group blog from Phoenix, Arizona on public relations, marketing and social media Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:48:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.valleyprblog.com/pr-best-practices/when-should-pr-and-politics-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-11225 Diane Leifer Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:23:58 +0000 http://www.valleyprblog.com/?p=2621#comment-11225 As Public Relations professionals we are trained and encouraged to research and understand our client's products/services and then develop appropriate strategies to communicate and educate the public. Personally I cannot promote a product, person, or political agenda that I find harmful, disrespectful, or against my own morals and ethics. Perhaps I am in the minority, I do not know. However, I do know that we as Public Relations professionals, would gain more respect and credibility for our profession if we insist that our clients tell the truth, rather than "bending" it in order to satisfy their never ending need to promote their products and services. Regarding political viewpoints, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and should definitely stand up for what they believe in. I personally cannot promote a political agenda that does not resonate with my own stand on the particular issue, and subsequently cannot accept politicians or business leaders that compromise their own values in order to further their careers. As Public Relations professionals we are trained and encouraged to research and understand our client’s products/services and then develop appropriate strategies to communicate and educate the public. Personally I cannot promote a product, person, or political agenda that I find harmful, disrespectful, or against my own morals and ethics. Perhaps I am in the minority, I do not know. However, I do know that we as Public Relations professionals, would gain more respect and credibility for our profession if we insist that our clients tell the truth, rather than “bending” it in order to satisfy their never ending need to promote their products and services. Regarding political viewpoints, everyone is entitled to their own opinions and should definitely stand up for what they believe in. I personally cannot promote a political agenda that does not resonate with my own stand on the particular issue, and subsequently cannot accept politicians or business leaders that compromise their own values in order to further their careers.

]]> http://www.valleyprblog.com/pr-best-practices/when-should-pr-and-politics-mix/comment-page-1/#comment-11221 Diane Leifer Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:55:49 +0000 http://www.valleyprblog.com/?p=2621#comment-11221 If Goddard had true integrity he would stand up and defend the law, rather than let it be watered down by more right wing red tape. Yet again, another politician who fails to walk the talk when the heat is on. If Goddard had true integrity he would stand up and defend the law, rather than let it be watered down by more right wing red tape. Yet again, another politician who fails to walk the talk when the heat is on.

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