Artificial intelligence, paid influence, and fake news are all ethical issues identified by a group of international practitioners in a series of reflective essays published by the PRCA.

British American Tobacco’s use of influencers and emerging forms of media raises ethical issues for the marketing and public relations professions.

Dominic Cummings’ blog provides first hand insight into one of the smartest thinkers in modern communications. It spotlights the need for urgent legislation to govern political campaigning.

Propaganda has no place in modern public affairs or public relations. Astroturfing should be called out in the strongest terms.

The role of Facebook in elections requires greater scrutiny and oversight. It was weaponised during the EU Referendum three years ago.

A cross industry group of international PR associations has developed a common set of principles for ethical practice. The next job is education and enforcement.

An upcoming discussion between two senior public relations practitioners spotlights the issue of ethics in public relations.

Advertisers that breach consumer protection law online when working with influencers are under greater scrutiny than ever.