James Arthur rows with Spraggan over homophobic slurs X Factor winner James Arthur has become embroiled in a war of words with fellow contestant Lucy Spraggan, the latest in a string of public relations mis-steps. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25031769
Social media guru discusses star’s fall from grace PR expert Mark Borkowski has launched a stinging attack on embattled popstar James Arthur, claiming that he should never have been allowed to control his own Twitter account. http://www.gigwise.com/news/86333/james-arthur-not-sophisticated-enough-to-use-twitter-says-expert
Simon Cowell signs £150m deal to keep X Factor on air despite sagging ratings ITV breathes sigh of relief as it keeps hold of treasured star, but some pundits say his grip on Saturday nights is weakening http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2013/nov/15/simon-cowell-x-factor-ratings-itv
How to make £100,000 a day, by David and Victoria Beckham Rosamund Urwin explores the booming empire of the world’s most glamorous couple http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/esmagazine/how-to-make-100000-a-day-by-david-and-victoria-beckham-8916081.html
Who can resist Jeremy Paxman’s withering heights? Paxo’s latest targets include democracy and Strictly Come Dancing. But with each caustic comment, Judith Woods falls a little more in love http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10430546/Who-can-resist-Jeremy-Paxmans-withering-heights.html
Will the bottom fall out of the Cristiano Ronaldo market? With a new range of underwear out this week, the Real Madrid forward is transcending football – but is he too much of an individual to vend it like Beckham? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/will-the-bottom-fall-out-of-the-cristiano-ronaldo-market-8916480.html
The public want dialectic interactions with brands, says Mark Borkowski http://www.prmoment.com/1530/the-public-want-dialectic-interactions-with-brands-says-mark-borkowski.aspx
The geek may inherit the earth, but PR practitioners will still be masters of the message. http://www.prweek.com/article/1215056/smartest-species-tech-jungle
Rumours of bake-off romance with Paul are rubbish but he is lovely, says Ruby Tandoh With her sultry model looks, Great British Bake Off contender Ruby Tandoh finally lifts the lid on her screen flirtation with judge Paul Hollywood. http://www.express.co.uk/news/showbiz/436297/Rumours-of-bake-off-romance-with-Paul-are-rubbish-but-he-is-lovely-says-Ruby-Tandoh
Twitter decides to hire a ‘campaign strategist’ to woo Britain’s biggest advertisers ahead of its flotation on the stock market. http://news.sky.com/story/1153305/twitter-targets-100-top-uk-advertisers