The SunPRINCE Harry and Meghan have agreed to be filmed for a fly-on-the-wall reality series.It had been thought that a £112million Netflix deal would have them work only behind the camera — but a source said Meghan wants the world to see the “real her”.They added: “It will be tasteful. They want to give people a glimpse into their lives.”The Sussexes moved to the US after moaning about alleged media intrusion.Former Suits actress Meghan, 39, and Harry, 36, had said they wanted to “shine a light on people and causes around the world”.A source said: “They may have had all these lofty ideas about producing…

Campaign New research suggests the public want to see a different approach from the usual seasonal extravaganzas from brands, with a greater focus on real stories and a move away from big-budget blockbusters. PRWeek asked some creative comms experts to gaze into their crystal (snow)balls and predict some of the main trends in Christmas campaigns for the Covid-19 era: Show that you matter – Mark Borkowski, founder and chief executive, Borkowski PR “As we inch towards a new normal, we’re prioritising what we need over what we want. This is bad news for those reliant on a collective sense of hysterical…

The ExpressMeghan Markle and Prince Harry could be affected by the upcoming Presidential election if the Democratic nominee Joe Biden wins, according to a tax expert.Meghan recently confirmed that she would be voting in the 2020 Presidential elections. Although she did not say who she would be voting for, royal fans have assumed she will be supporting the Democratic candidate, Joe Biden. The Duchess of Sussex was vocal in her opposition to Donald Trump when he was running for President in 2016 and she claimed he was “misogynistic” and “divisive”.While members of the Royal Family are not expected to vote…

The Sunday PostOur new normal will include big changes for the world’s biggest stars as we inch in and out of lockdown, say experts.Celebrity watchers and public relations professionals burnishing the image of the world’s biggest stars believe the pandemic might be ushering in a new kind of superstar. As countries around the world went into lockdown, and coronavirus changed our daily lives, our adoration shifted from the celebrity elite to the key workers and frontline staff helping to keep us safe.Our applause was reserved for nurses, doctors and other key workers every Thursday night, and even our glossy magazines…

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 Harry have occasionally been pictured out and about on various charitable causes.But some royal analysts have recently said they have yet to start a profitable venture.Now, PR expert Mark Borkowski has told The Sun Meghan Markle could be set to earn a substantial income as…

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 to become clear, although one expert believes that Meghan is set to become the ‘most sought-after speaker in the world’ following the success of her speech at the virtual Girl Up leadership summit earlier this month.At the event, Meghan said: ‘Your generation is often referred…

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 Sun that this gift could help the duchess milk a hefty income as a public speaker.He said the 38-year-old could earn “many hundreds of thousands of pounds”, which would help the Sussex pair get the financial freedom they had initially desired.https://www.geo.tv/latest/299077-meghan-markle-termed-a-billion-dollar-brand-as-her-popularity-skyrockets 

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 invasion of privacy complaint, which was filed in L.A. County Superior Court, claims Archie was photographed in the backyard of the family’s Beverly Hills home, which is in a gated community.It’s somewhat baffling to British eyes; the Daily Telegraph was far from alone in suggesting the retaliation would…

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 such as Gerry and the Pacemakers and Cilla Black, and helped promote musicians such as Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Cream and Pink Floyd. The film is described as “an emotional, witty, heartfelt story of the joy of success and the terrifying pressures of unspeakable risk…

Campaign Social media companies should be held liable for the spread of harmful disinformation on their platforms, according to a panel of experts, including the former chair of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport select committee. They also warn that the next “fake news” battle will be over coronavirus vaccine take-up. Mark Borkowski, founder and head of Borkowski PR, said there should be an aggressive and visible effort to call out bad actors and social media companies. “I think we should go much further in terms of naming and shaming tactics and [calling out] what people are doing. And we…

The Hollywood Reporter  A biopic of music visionary, impresario and iconic Beatles manager Brian Epstein is in the works, with Swedish filmmaker Jonas Akerlund tapped to direct.  Midas Man is being produced by Trevor Beattie and Jeremy Chatterton at Trevor Beattie Films (Attacking the Devil, Nureyev, Spitfire) and Kevin Proctor and Perry Trevers at StudioPOW (Funny Cow, Cordelia). Peter Dunne and Mark Borkowski are executive producers. Twickenham Studios chairman and co-owner Sunny Vohra and managing partner Jeremy Rainbird will also serve as executive producers. Midas Man is being produced in association with Chinese production and talent company Er Dong Pictures, who will also be distributing the…

Mail Online PR expert Mark Borkowski told The Sun the pair will ‘clean up’. They plan to speak on social issues including racial justice, gender equality, the environment and mental health, according to the LA Times. ‘I’m surprised they haven’t done this sooner. It will be one of the great income generators for them. The speaker’s circuit is a natural safe space for them to plunder,’ he added.  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8456517/Meghan-Markle-Prince-Harry-volunteer-Los-Angeles-bakery-helps-former-gang-members.html

The Stage A critic once said that if a play was any good, it didn’t need PR. This utopian idea has come to fruition a few times over the years, but in the post-Covid landscape a production will be as likely to take off without effective communications as the Miss Saigon chopper without a production team. Public relations, marketing and social media are a theatre’s lungs, and the industry is going to have to shout louder and more incisively than ever before, or risk drowning. To survive, theatre must focus on relevance and social impact, embrace new technologies, break with…