Ethical Digital Membership
Join our community of like-minded communicators and digital marketers
As pioneers of the Internet, we are leading the next generation of digital marketing.
We’re a community of communications professionals ensuring our work is effective and healthy for humans.
Advantages of this Membership
Community Connection
Join other communications professionals from around North America in our Linkedin group to discuss ethical issues, share resources and develop partnerships.
Technology Tools
Ongoing access to recorded and live training about online ethical issues. There are also inclusion resources and studies to learn from and implement in your work.
Compliance Resources
We’ve evaluated technology tools that can help you effortlessly implement your DEI, ESG and CSR goals in your online communications stack.
Not sure if it’s legal? No problem. We’ve compiled many of the compliance requirements for different countries and types of communications.
Training Resources
Digital Communications are Highly Influential
Who is the Ethical Digital Certification For?
Corporate Internal and External Communicators
Team members from small, medium and large marketing agencies
Solo Digital Strategists and Content Creators
People providing digital services in their small and medium-sized organizations and businesses
Free access for a limited time!
Membership Value: $720 per Year
Why is Ethical Communication Important?
Front-line
As communicators, we’re on the frontline of a new terrain that is constantly changing. In addition to ensuring our campaigns are successful, we’re also motivated to use techniques that are good for mental health, productivity and well, humans.
Risk
The wrong message can cost companies millions of dollars or get someone “cancelled”. How can we work together to ensure that we support each other in our work and continuously learn the new landscape before issues arise.
Integrity
We work to ensure that we are aiming for the highest levels of professionalism for ourselves and for our entire industry. We know that there are pros and cons of our work and aim to constantly elevate our content and marketing techniques.
Members Get Discounts on Certification Courses!
What are the Ethical Digital Certification Guidelines?
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The internet isn’t an entirely new world in which anything goes. Rather, we understand that it is a new dimension of the world around us. Real people are behind the screens and we're responsible for maintaining authentic human kindness.
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Online or not, we respect the universal values that society has in place and uphold the Golden Rule of treating others as one wants to be treated. We choose to act with courtesy, kindness, openness, and all of our online behaviours reflect these values. We consciously act within the laws and ethical manners of society when on the internet.
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We accept the laws which are currently in place to protect the rights and dignity of citizens, and we reflect and uphold these rights in the extended environment. We refuse to empower any forms of harassment, theft, bullying, or discrimination while online.
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The beauty of the internet is connecting with people globally. Even when national boundaries no longer apply, cultural respect and tolerance remains. We accept that the social values and norms of some people will not mirror the social values and norms of all. We use inclusive language and encourage diversity within our online (and offline) community.
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Not everything you read on the internet is true. We aim to be a source of truth for everything that we share on our platforms. Relying on academia, trustworthy sources, and respected individuals and organizations, our commitment to honest information is evident in everything that we post.
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We share our vision, mission, and goals to ensure that our presence and behaviour on the internet aligns with our intentions. High communication is essential within our team, with our clients, and with our audience to provide clarity and build trust.
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Knowing that an estimated 15% of the world's population lives with a disability of some kind, we are curious about how we can turn the vast internet space into one that’s usable, accessible, and comprehensible for all people. Audio and visual experiences can be challenging, so we actively seek solutions for accommodating ranges of disabilities and sensitivities.
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We respect people’s privacy, property, and feelings. At the core of it all, we are all human. The connections and possibilities created by and within the internet are incredibly valuable, but we understand that none of it is possible without making people a priority.
Top 4 Resources Accessed by Members:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Terms and Resources
Video: Are you addicted to Social Media?
Social Media and Mental Health Training
Social Media and Productivity Training