The Ethics of Speaking Out

3735 Country Club Circle,Fort Worth TX 76109

04 August, 2021

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Celebrities, PR pros, journalists and the rest of us ... what's the ethical responsibility for speaking out about public issues? A recent national study found that the social media messages actor Tom Hanks posted about his coronavirus experience affected the attitudes and behaviors of millions of people. In a digital world in which all kinds of people – especially famous athletes and entertainers like Hanks – can use their platforms to speak out and advocate for causes and products, what’s left to public relations professionals and journalists? When audiences think celebrities’ status means they’re authorities and experts on public issues, what is there for an official spokesperson to do? TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication Dean Kristie Bunton will draw on her new book, Having Their Say: Athletes and Entertainers and the Ethics of Speaking Out, to present ethical responsibilities of famous people, public relations professionals, journalists – and the rest of us – for speaking out about public issues in our own spheres of influence. -- The Ethics of Speaking Out Featured Speaker: Kristie Bunton , Ph.D., TCU Bob Schieffer College of Communication Dean Schedule for Aug. 4, 2021 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Luncheon check in and networking 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. – Plated lunch and “The Ethics of Speaking Out” Cost $30.00 (members) $35.00 (non-members) $20.00 (students) The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA is an organization dedicated to enhancing the profession of public relations by promoting the professionalism of its members, as well as the public perception of the value of our contribution to the betterment of the community. PRSA creates a professional environment, serving the needs of its members by providing educational, networking, mentoring and social opportunities for professional growth and development. Whether you are a newcomer to the area, an emerging professional or a seasoned PR pro who has been in the market for a while, we invite you to join more than 150 of your colleagues in and around Tarrant County to share professional information, career development and fellowship in a friendly and supportive environment. Our members come from the public, corporate, non-profit and agency sectors to create an organization serving as their professional home and as the area’s most prestigious public relations network.