Junk food peddlers have some of the biggest mouths in the media industry

Ben & Jerry’s have always had activism at their heart but they need to be careful not to overreach and turn into BrewDog.A lot of our PR fables seem to be confectionary-based these days, but as I’ve said before, junk food peddlers have some of the biggest mouths in the media industry.The ice cream barons…

Meghan Markle to become most in demand public speaker ‘in the world’ after royal split

The ExpressMeghan Markle is set to become one of the most in-demand public speakers in the world after she delivered her first major speech since the royal split.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been in Los Angeles, California for several months now after stepping down as senior royals in March.Since then, Meghan and Prince…

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Depp faces court of public opinion after libel trial

Yahoo London (AFP) – Johnny Depp walked into the hallowed halls of London’s High Court three weeks ago seeking to expunge the stain of being branded a “wife beater” by The Sun tabloid.But the 57-year-old will still have to win in the court of public opinion even if he comes out victorious once the star-studded trial…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have sparked a publishing spree — but the Royal Family have always shifted books

The iThere are not many hardback, non-fiction books that can generate 170 separate newspaper articles in the space of a week. But Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand has done just that.In case you have been living in Tuvalu, the book is a biography of Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, due to…

Meghan Markle set to become the most ‘sought-after speaker in the world’

Marie ClairePrince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to Los Angeles just before the coronavirus lockdown, where they have been working hard to support those affected by the pandemic through video calls and delivering food to the vulnerable.Their decision to split from the royal family just before the Covid-19 outbreak means that their roles in the public eye are yet…

Meghan Markle termed a ‘billion-dollar brand’ as her popularity skyrockets

Geo NewsMeghan Markle’s popularity has been going through the roof ever since the royal exit, despite the immense scrutiny she faces.After signing on to Harry Walker Agency, the Duchess of Sussex is all set to become one of the most in-demand public speakers all across the world.Praising her “remarkable delivery”, PR expert Mark Borkowski told The…

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Jeffrey Epstein Investigation: Prince Andrew Doesn’t Have ‘Exit Strategy,’ But Experts’ Advice Could Indicate Future

IBTimesPrince Andrew has continued to be connected to the ongoing investigation surrounding Jeffrey Epstein due to the friendship the two shared prior to the financier’s death. Now, following the arrest of Epstein’s former associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, some experts are offering advice to the Duke of York as he looks ahead.Leading up to Maxwell’s next court…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Sue Paparazzi Over Pictures of Archie

Daily BeastTheir new paparazzi lawsuit shows that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are unafraid to sue their media tormentors. It is also a mark of their freedom of not being “senior royals.”Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched a lawsuit against unnamed paparazzi who have allegedly used drones to photograph their 14-month-old son Archie at home in Los Angeles.The…

Fast Food

Fast Food is a fascinating industry for PR-watchers, one of the few where brands still allot budget and freedom to big, bombastic stunts. In the UK we rarely go a month without a (largely very effective) Greggs wheeze, while across the pond an escalating series of shenanigans (of questionable PR value) has recently included Popeye…

Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Movie ‘Midas Man’ to Be Directed by Grammy Winner Jonas Akerlund

Variety Multi-Grammy winning director Jonas Akerlund is to helm “Midas Man,” a movie about The Beatles’ manager and music impresario Brian Epstein, it was confirmed Thursday. Epstein discovered The Beatles – indeed Paul McCartney referred to him as “the fifth Beatle” – and they signed a contract with him in 1961. He also worked with music artists…