In the aftermath of England’s loss at the Euros, a wave of disappointment swept across the country. This was followed, distastefully, by acts of hooliganism that saw Leicester Square littered with broken glass bottles and witnessing unsightly acts of public indecency. Yet, what nobody had been prepared for was the shocking racism that reared its ugly […]
The TelegraphProminent ad campaigns once dictated water-cooler talk and set the cultural agenda. Today, they’d be far too risky to ever be approvedLooking at advertising campaigns on television today, an extraterrestrial from another galaxy would think we are a severe species. Furthermore, this visitor would assume, perhaps correctly, that it was the role of advertising […]
I’ve been thinking about Gareth Southgate and the quiet effectiveness of his leadership style.Our contemporary understanding of leadership is often formed through constant exposure to loud, colourful demagogues (Johnson, Musk, Trump. While it’s hard to deny the success of this style, it’s not the only one whose stock is rising.England men’s football team’s historic victory […]
The MirrorRaheem Sterling is poised to become a global megastar like David Beckham after firing England to Tuesday’s Euros clash with Germany.Marketing experts say the forward has all the ingredients he needs to build ‘Brand Sterling’ – including son Thiago, who has embarked on a modelling career at the tender age of four.PR guru Mark […]
The ExpressPRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle are unable to raise the money needed for their big projects in the UK due to the Duchess of Sussex’s ambitions being much bigger – which could eventually lead to a race for the White House, a public relations expert and author says.PR expert Mark Borkowski said both Prince […]
CBC News Prince Harry and Meghan’s daughter Lilibet (Lili) Diana has a name reflecting tradition and emerging trendWith the arrival of Lilibet (Lili) Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, the newest member of the Royal Family has a name that reflects both tradition and an emerging trend.The daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, who was born this […]
The GuardianCristiano Ronaldo’s decision to remove two Coca-Cola bottles from view at a press conference, and dent the value of the fizzy drink maker’s sponsorship of the European Championship, has highlighted the risks brands face associating with sports stars made powerful by the social media era.The Portugal captain, a renowned health fanatic who eschews carbonated […]
We live in a world where a single, high-profile act can obliterate billions in a company’s value. Remember when Elon Musk smoked a joint on talk radio—Tesla’s shares fell by almost 10%. Ronaldo’s ‘Drink Water’ moment at the Euro cup shows just how much damage bad publicity can do. Nonetheless, Ronaldo’s Coca-Cola snub is the most extreme […]
The post-match press conference has yielded as many iconic moments as it has sporting clichés: I’m thinking of Kevin Keegan’s infamous ‘I will love it’ rant, former Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson’s ‘ostrich’ tirade, and, further afield, Mike Tyson’s ‘I wanna eat your children’. With the press conference come a fair share of gaffes. One understands, then, Naomi […]
The ExpressSir Keir Starmer believes he is “turning the party around” as he said Labour needed to stop looking inwards to make inroads to electoral success. But brand and PR guru Mark Borkowski outlined the big problems the Labour leader is facing. He suggested that the timing of the interview indicated to him that his […]
