News Bants

In this special edition of PR Bants we review some of the news stories, PR campaigns and political events that captured our attention in 2019.

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Episode #37 of PR Bants covers these topics:

* Pre-election musings and the state of political discourse* Why NATO needs a PR campaign * Will impeachment affect how Trump is perceived or how people vote?* Is there a credible reason why Blue Story was banned from cinemas?

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In this special episode of PR Bants, we discuss Prince Andrew's 'no-holds barred' interview with Emily Maitlis on BBC Newsnight.

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Episode #36 of PR Bants covers these topics:

* Did McDonald's make the right decision to withdraw its 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' adverts?* Thoughts on the Government's 'Get Ready for Brexit' campaign* How political parties should pitch themselves ahead of the general election* Why Twitter's ban on political adverts is an important step* Why trust in social media platforms is on the decline

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Episode #35 of PR Bants covers these topics:

* Barclays Bank's confused message about axing cash withdrawals from Post Offices* The PRCA steps in to help PR businesses deal with the potential of a No Deal Brexit* How communication and lobbying tactics are being deployed in the E-cigarette industry* How Epic Games handled the reaction to Fortnite being turned into a "black hole"* Why Poundland's invisibility cloak has got everybody talking

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Episode 34 of PR Bants covers these topics: :

* The Home Office's anti-knife campaign * Can KFC credibly tap into the growing market for plant-based foods?* Why Pampers campaign to install baby changing units in men's toilets is a win-win* Why #CharitySoWhite was an important wake-up call for the charity sector* Anti-vaxxers and why the truth matters* Three positions itself as the UK's leading mobile network in the race for 5G

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We look at the case of junior PR agency worker who has been sexually harassed by a client and is scared to speak up, due to being worried about the impact this may have on her career and the agency-client relationship. Listen to how we solve this dilemma.

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Episode 33 of PR Bants covers these topics: :

* Wayne Rooney's run in with the Church of England for his gambling tie-up with 32Red* Domino's Pizza, Brexit and stockpiling* Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his approach to communications and strategy* Was Caroline Lucas's idea for an all-female "emergency cabinet" genius or folly?* Why the billboard campaign to change perceptions of Afro hair is a winner* Turning Chernobyl into a tourist destination

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Episode 32 of PR Bants covers these topics: :

* A look at the candidates vying to be the UK's next prime minister * The BBC and scrapping free TV licences for over-75s* The NSPCC, transphobia and the treatment of Munroe Bergdorf * Reaction to Nike's new plus-size mannequins* The #IamHere volunteers trying to eradicate hate speech on Facebook * Why Sephora's US-wide store shutdown for diversity training is style over substance

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We look at the case of a large company with a diverse workforce that is facing an ethical dilemma. A media leak threatens to expose the wrong reason why the company is unable to make its annual bonus payment to employees. However, by setting the journalist straight the company's financial difficulties would be brought to light, thereby damaging future business prospects. Listen to how we solve this dilemma.

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