In an article entitled Bell Pottinger saga sparks calls for global code of ethics - but are these realistic?, published on 1 November, PRWeek reported that Professor Roger Steare of Cass Business School approached the PRCA asking for money to review the trade body's Code of Conduct, and the PRCA turned him away.
PRWeek would like to clarify that this is incorrect. In fact, Professor Steare contacted the PRCA to discuss the debate on ethics and professional standards within the PR industry, and the question of payment was not raised. PRWeek is happy to put the record straight.