new legislation on age and employment
Radio 4 Today programme 29 September 06 Mark Borkowski discusses the impact new legislation on age and employment will have when it comes into force on Sunday. Click here to listen
DROVE AT 186MPH .. AND I WAS NAKED
DROVE AT 186MPH .. AND I WAS NAKED Mirror.co.uk – London,UK … Edmonds’ agent Mark Borkowski last night said: “This happened 20 years ago when he woke up early one morning, stark naked and wanted to drive. … http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17840114& method=full&siteid=94762&headline=i-drove-at-186mph —- and-i-was-naked–name_page.html
Battle rages over Tony Blair's refusal to name the day for his departure
As the battle rages over Tony Blair’s refusal to name the day for his departure Mark Borkowski gives a PR perspective on the issue on the Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2 Click here to download MP3
Here's one we elected earlier
Tony Blair’s aides want him on Blue Peter as part of a ‘farewell tour’. But are the presenters sure to go easy on him? Tim Dowling imagines how the chat might turn out. And Emine Saner asks PR experts how they would manage his exit. Mark Borkowski (Vodafone, Virgin) “They must be desperately embarrassed about […]
'Who says the old ones aren't the best?'
As my mother once said, never expect to please everyone .. Robin Hoodwinked? By John Plunkett / Television 12:55pm It’s the biggest mystery since ITV commissioned a second series of Love Island – what has happened to the master tapes for Robin Hood? And is Hungary’s answer to Police Five’s Shaw Taylor on the case? […]
FAIRY TELLE WEDDING
EXCLUSIVE Have the Big Brother couple found true love or is it a … Mirror.co.uk – London,UK … As celebrity agent Mark Borkowski puts it: “Their celebrity was beginning to wane. By getting married so soon they’re trying to re-establish themselves.”. … http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=17624139&method=full&siteid=94762&headline=fairy-telle-wedding–name_page.html
My Mentor: Mark Borkowski on Philip Hedley
My Mentor: Mark Borkowski On Philip Hedley ‘He taught me about risk and about trust. They are the two things you need’ Interview by Sophie Morris The Independent :21 August 2006 http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article1220598.ece
Shock, awe and column inches
Getting ink and free publicity is essential for any Edinburgh Fringe show; the much used stand bys like fly-posting and flyering are omnipresent come Festival-time. Every stunter tries to turn a trick to get noticed, but this year shock and outrage has taken a back seat because one comedian has broken the spell. Tonight Mark […]
'She just wants enough to look after their daughter…'
‘She just wants enough to look after their daughter…’ The Scotsman 17 Aug 2006 FOR tabloid editors, it is a divorce made in heaven. For weeks now, the tabloids have tracked every twist in the separation of Heather Mills and Paul McCartney… Mark Borkowski, one of Britain’s top PR exponents, says: “The beauty of Phil […]
No nudity? Now that's a scandal
No nudity? Now that’s a scandal The Sunday Times – UK … “It’s become a deep cliché,” says Mark Borkowski, the publicist famous for his promotion of extreme acts such as Archaos and the Jim Rose Circus. … http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2090-2289430,00.html
Smile when you do that, Mr President
Smile when you do that, Mr President Sunday July 16, 2006 The Observer Vladimir Putin has hired a gaggle of western PRs to boost his image for the G8 presidency. Mark Borkowski, founder of Borkowski PR, believes the Russians ‘don’t quite get it – they are a tenth of a second off the beat. But […]
A Borkowski PR rap on the Zidane issue
In years to come perhaps they’ll use Zinedine Zidane as a test question at PR school. The question would be this: How do you spin the red card that ended his career in shame so that we remember him as one of the greatest players of all time – rather than one of the biggest […]
WORLD CUP FINALE
As a peace accord, you’d place about as much faith in it as a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine. It’s only a matter of time before it falls apart. And if you’ll excuse the amateur analysis of a complex situation, it all boils down to one thing – an argument over who started it first. […]
Expect strong language from the start
Expect strong language from the start from the Daily Telegraph. 27th June 2006 … Mark Borkowksi, a public relations expert, says that politicians who sit down to … as risky as being grilled by John Humphrys or Jeremy Paxman, Borkowski believes … http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/06/27/bvpolit27.xml&sSheet=/arts/2006/06/27/ixartright.html
Will Groucho become another old folks' home after £20m sale?
Will Groucho become another old folks’ home after £20m sale? Independent – London, … Mark Borkowski, one of the founder members of the Groucho, said: “When something changes in a place like that, of course you’re uneasy. … http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article1096068.ece
Cleaned up Kate and the memoir
Cleaned up Kate drops plan for tell-all memoir The Sunday Times – UK … “The book deal was a wise move at the time, but it’sa wiser move now to pull out as she has got her career back on track,” said Mark Borkowski, a public … http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2230928,00.html
FA thinks its still 1966
Guardian Sports Friday 9th June 2006 Mark Borkowski: FA thinks its still 1966 It is arguably the hardest job in the world and it gets harder every time the World Cup finals come around. Even so, it is difficult to find a good word for the PR team at the FA http://media.guardian.co.uk/marketingandpr/comment/0,,1793814,00.html
How to sell without selling your soul
PR: How to sell without selling your soul Independent – London,England,UK … never wrong”? It’s a good question, says Mark Borkowski, whose self-titled company is doing the promotion for the new film. “I’ve … http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article621127.ece
Accidental BBC interviewee could have lucrative future
New Zealand Herald – New Zealand The BBC gaff his hit the headlines what next for the “IT expert” Guy Goma..’”. PR expert Mark Borkowski agreed: “In terms of the amount of publicity anybody needs to launch themselves, he’s got it all. “I. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10382233
Big Macs and Pot Noodles
Big Macs and Pot Noodles: the brands we love to hate Scotsman – United Kingdom … “Marketing people can spend millions on adverts but unless their brand is respected and trusted it will never be popular,” said Mark Borkowski, … http://news.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=733212006