‘If there’s a reason to complain, someone will’: Soccer AM star Rocket says cult show couldn’t continue because modern day audiences get offended too easily as TV bosses push for ever-more ‘inclusive’ football shows

The Daily MailSoccer AM star Rocket has said he ‘doubts’ the cult show could have continued in the current climate because people ‘get offended too easily’ – after it emerged the programme was being axed after almost 30 years. The Saturday morning football staple is set to be shelved as part of a drastic Sky Sports shake-up, with staff reportedly…

Another day, another photo of Kate. But will the nonstop exposure neutralise the rebel Sussexes?

The Guardian It’s been a busy March so far for the Princess of Wales, following a lively February, and an active January. Last Thursday she was at a Muslim centre in Hayes, west London, paying tribute to fundraisers for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, and the day before on exercises with the Irish Guards…

The playground Prime craze is a lesson in modern marketing

Financial TimesThe relationship younger audiences have with influencers, says Mark Borkowski, a PR executive, differs from that of past generations to celebrity-endorsed products. Today’s youth are complicit. “They follow them, understand the algorithms, they are learning from them. [Because] they think that they can do it. Younger kids are smarter than a marketing executive.” Full article: https://www.ft.com/content/4e9c33f2-deeb-4dbe-a296-3cf44bb2c5de

BBC begs Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day calling him ‘best in the business’

The MirrorBosses are begging Gary Lineker to return to Match of the Day – but he says he will never apologise for giving the Tories a kicking.BBC sport shows are in chaos as presenters, pundits and commentators down tools in support.They are furious the Beeb suspended Lineker, 62, for comparing the language around Home Secretary Suella Braverman ’s “cruel” migrant policy with that of…

Gary Lineker faces a dilemma: toe the BBC line or be a social media influencer

The GuardianThe BBC’s decision to take Gary Lineker off air leaves its most outspoken personality with a potentially career-defining decision, as the corporation looks to risk its reputation to make a public example of one of its biggest stars.Lineker’s politically loaded tweets about the government’s new asylum policy – followed by a pledge to stand by his comments –…

Will Gary Lineker get a red card from the BBC over his tweets? Probably not

The GuardianGary Lineker may have famously managed to avoid being carded for foul play during a 16-year professional football career, but the latest politically loaded social media salvo from the BBC’s highest-paid presenter has the corporation’s director general seeing red.Tim Davie, who may now be rueing the £6.75m deal to keep the former England star at…

Tommy Fury’s £10million knock-out blow

Daily MailTommy Fury has made at least £3.7million from his win over Jake Paul in Riyadh – and could bring home at least £10million more by the end of the 2025, experts told MailOnline today.The Love Island star and boxer, 23, may even eclipse his influencer partner Molly-Mae Hague, 23, who is said to earn £2million-a-year and…

Experts warn Mason Greenwood case could leave sexual abuse victims scared to speak out

The iMark Borkowski, a leading PR consultant, agreed that Manchester United had to protect their brand.“They probably will think of Mason Greenwood, no matter how big a football talent he is, it’s more important to be seen to be doing the right thing at the expense of the individual, which answers a big question about…

King Charles could reconcile with Prince Harry by changing his approach to the press. Here’s why he probably won’t.

INSIDERMark Borkowski, a PR advisor and commentator, told Insider that there’s unlikely to be reconciliation for Harry and Charles in the short term. If the pair were to make amends, Borkowski believes it could take a long time, possibly several years.He said that from a PR perspective, the palace’s current objective is to focus on…