Manipulating Perception: The Ethics of PR

This chapter explores the controversial history of Ivy Lee, an influential public relations figure whose work with regimes like Nazi Germany raised significant ethical concerns. It examines the intersection of lobbying and consulting in shaping American perceptions and policy, highlighting the moral implications of supporting dictatorial regimes. The narrative also covers a journalistic investigation that revealed the lengths lobbyists would go for profit, shedding light on the ongoing ethical dilemmas in the lobbying industry.