Ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Sussexes isn’t beneficial.

The ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Sussexes isn’t beneficial. It’s a black hole. In Tinsel Town, negativity isn’t embraced; hence the millions poured into the image management industry. Negative press is detrimental. When they initially decided to step away from the royal family, it garnered both support and criticism from key Hollywood influencers. While seeking more…

In today’s fast-paced world, the Israel-Hamas conflict risks fading from public focus

In today’s fast-paced world, the Israel-Hamas conflict risks fading from public focus amidst global distractions. While the world yearns for resolution, the relentless stream of updates can induce a sense of powerlessness, numbing us to the ongoing human tragedy. Despite the escalation of violence and the breakdown of the Israel-Hamas truce, grassroots groups remain committed…

Specter of Harry and Meghan subtly haunts the launch of Omid Scobie’s latest insights on the British Monarchy

In the ongoing Royal saga, the specter of Harry and Meghan subtly haunts the launch of Omid Scobie’s latest insights on the British Monarchy, a narrative intricately tied to their confidant, Scobie. His book ‘Endgame’ triggers renewed interest in the tumultuous Royal Household. Some view it as a critique amid the clamor for exclusive details.Amidst…

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…