Who's winning the PR battle? My old pal Val low adds to the Posh and Becks debate with this think piece in Evening Standard
Who’s winning the PR battle? By Valentine Low, Evening Standard 6 April 2004 The battle lines were drawn up today – with David Beckham stuck in the middle. As the England football captain struggled to save his marriage, a PR battle was being waged through the media. On the one side was Victoria Beckham, desperate […]
Great feature by Andrew Neil in todays Scotsman
ANDREW NEIL ON MEDIA The sensational – if probably predictable story that David Beckham had been playing away with a woman not his wife (allegedly, as the lawyers always insist at this stage) unsurprisingly broke in last Sunday�s News of the World, where such stories tend to break. It was also no surprise that the […]
Mamma Mia
What a night last night turned out to be we organised the press for Mamma Mia’s fifth anniversary bash. It was fantastic to be conducting the post show photo ops on stage. The event also marked 30 years since ABBA began their career by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo .Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson […]
Yes I got it wrong
It is interesting to note that the Beckham saga registers no interest on my blog. Is this because all my pals in North America can�t give a flying expletive for this European marital nonsense. So much for the boys global brand presence. There seems to be more interest in Pammy and JLo! Thank you to […]
Beckham the storm gathers
Casting a gimlet eye over the newspapers this morning I spy trouble ahead for Posh and Beck�s. My observation yesterday that they had won the battle of terrible Tuesday with the beautifully crafted photo opportunity in the snow might be overshadowed by a gathering gloom. The alleged infidelity saga is set for a tricky turn […]
Pammy returns
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee are set to remarry, sources have claimed. The pair were also spotted at an animal rights party in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where a source said: �They certainly seemed like more than just friends. They were holding hands and it looked very cosy.� When your bank balance needs a lift seed […]
Kurt Cobain shrine action!
We created a Kurt Cobain shrine as publicity opportunity for Virgin Megastores to mark the anniversary of his death, Since the media coverage we have some interesting graffiti.
Beckhams fight back
Congratulations to the Beckham PR team the coverage across the media today is exceptional, but be warned its going to be a long haul. On day two of the crisis we have seen some text book damaged limitation. She tried to trap him.. there was no affair screams the Mirror. The doubts are seeded as […]
J Lo and the great pie escape
We all look for ballyhoo that will generate global media coverage. Someone came up with a stunt to make the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards make the news this year. The idea was to pie J Lo as a killer photo moment. Media were primed the PR person was probably measuring the coverage in his/her sleep.. […]
Watch out Ms Loos they are behind you!
Top tip I suspect the next few days the life of Rebbeca Loos will make interesting reading. If she did sell the Beckham story to the News of the World then expect the wrath of all the other tabloids who did not get the steamy exclusive. I do hope that Rebbeca does not have any […]
Poor old David Beckham
The problems of being a celebrity are on show today after the breaking of the Becks scandal this weekend, Here are my thoughts for what they are worth all from Stuntwatch on the mediaguardian � “The problem is you’ve tried to treat him like he’s a normal celebrity. He’s not. He’s famous because he’s not […]
The return of a hero.
Have you noticed how many features in the press have been appearing on Englebert Humperdinck recently. This attention is being driven by his appearance in the John Smith�s beer ad. on UK commercial television. If you have not seen it the plot is simple, Peter Kay delivers a killer blow to EB�s Las Vegas show […]
April Fool Watch
Best April Fool was on yesterdays Today programme on Radio 4. The item centred on news that the Archers theme music was being re- engineeried to reflect the 21st century nature of the famous radio soap. Outstanding idea Gaeth?
Cruise and Cruz Split!
Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz have split up. According to the actor�s sister and publicist, Lee Anne DeVette, the couple ended their three-year relationship amicably at the end of January.So it finally happened.. I am sure that avid showbiz watchers saw this approaching. Seasoned PR cynics will be aware of the string pulling in this […]
Flying While Muslim
I am always on jargon watch with a view to making press releases and proposals interesting. Feast your eyes on this beauty. Flying while Muslim pp. Searching, questioning, or denying service to an airline passenger for no other reason than the person appears to be a Muslim. Also: FWM. On Sept. 26, 2002, Maher Arar, […]
Things stars wish they never said Part 2
Enrique Iglesias has confessed that he has a small manhood. in all the tabloids today. I bet that this celebrity news nib will follow this mans career for next 50 years
Scarlett dosn't get it
One minute you can�t get a magazine or newspaper to blink at you, next every journalist is crazy about you. Since the Oscars and Lost in Translation Scarlett Johansson is every scribblers fave babe. The tabloids were salivating over this morsel today. Johansson dressed up in fishnet tights and a leather basque to perform a […]
Rachel on the up curve!
When you are on roll – give journalist a fantastic quote, certainly, but just remember it will always be on the record. Rachel Hunter has revealed the saucy details of her sex life – and confessed she doesn’t need a man to keep her happy. The estranged wife of Rod Stewart admitted she has a […]