Prince Harry and Meghan Markle warned they are ‘losing the PR war’ against Royal Family

Harry and Meghan have had a close relationship with Mr Scobie in recent years, according to some reports.The Sussexes and Mr Scobie have denied being friends.However, Meghan apologised in court in 2021 for failing to remember that she authorised a senior aide to give Mr Scobie information for his book ‘Finding Freedom’, a biography of…

Deep fakes and propaganda challenge the very essence of truth

In the tumultuous seas of our information age, where deep fakes and propaganda challenge the very essence of truth, our approach to understanding takes on heightened significance. Recent tragic geopolitical events, such as those in Gaza and Ukraine, underscore the urgent need to reflect not just on what we know but on how we acquire…

Thanks to Chartered Institute of Public Relations for asking me to contribute to their Engage podcast series

Great host Mark Phillimore, Senior Lecturer on the Master Programme in Public Relations at the University of Greenwich and a wonderful foil Rob Mcgibbon, author and journalist. Brilliant coordination Debbie West Chair CIPR Podcast Editorial Board”I have an expression which I use all the time, which is everything is different, everything’s the same. It is about…

With profound sorrow, we receive the sad news of Bill Kenwright’s departure

 Bill, a cherished client of Borkowski for over two decades, was not just a client; he was a remarkable showman with an unparalleled understanding of how to produce great nights out.Bill’s love for the theatre was limitless, and his fiery passion knew no bounds. As a producer, he fearlessly pursued the creation of memorable evenings…

The importance of curiosity and inquiry

Let’s talk about the importance of curiosity and inquiry in the age of the Digisphere. In his book “A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough Ideas,” bestselling author Warren Berger emphasizes the profound significance of maintaining a constant sense of curiosity. This curiosity becomes especially crucial in a world where our…

Contemplating the cost of fame as media darlings fall from grace

I have been contemplating the cost of fame as media darlings fall from grace. In our epoch, the sprawling media matrix has transformed into an elaborate stage where entertainers deftly wield the tools of the digital age to amplify their performance. Society becomes entangled in this grand spectacle of entertainment and ostentation as one digital…

Sunak’s reverse-ferret on the government’s Green pledges is in reality, the firing of the starting gun for the coming general election

Strip away the rest of the rhetoric, and we are left with a simple soundbite that will form the basis of his pitch for another term in government:“Proportional, pragmatic and realistic.”Here is a leader, Sunak would have us believe, who will eschew populist headlines in favour of beneficial policies that do not disrupt people’s lives….

Jordan Henderson fallout from his interview with The Athletic after moving to play football in Saudi Arabia

I’ve been asked by some people what counsel I would have given Jordan Henderson amidst the fallout from his interview with The Athletic after moving to play football in Saudi ArabiaFrom my perspective, one can argue that Jordan Henderson’s PR nightmare case raises questions about the values and principles individuals should uphold, especially those in…

Top Gear producers fear for future of the show in wake of Andrew Flintoff’s horror crash amid claims only professionals could be allowed to take part in dangerous stunts

PR guru Mark Borkowski said Flintoff’s injuries were clearly worse than first thought and raised concerns over health and safety used by officials at Top Gear.He told MailOnline this week: ‘Anyone sensible looking at this will see pictures of Freddie Flintoff looks a pale shadow of what he once looked like. ‘He must have been pretty…