News Bants

In this episode of PR Bants, we explore the results of the European elections 2019 from a UK perspective including:

* Why clear and simple messages won at the ballot box * The two-party system and why the end is nigh * Media portrayal of Theresa May's resignation speech * Why we need to lift the bonnet and delve into party manifestos* Why Milkshake-gate is no laughing matter* Rory Stewart's refreshing campaigning style

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In the second and final part of episode 30, we are joined by Tim Cowen, Media Relations Director at Centrica. We cover these topics:

* Fiona Onasanya MP and her bizarre video appeal to voters* Michael Jackson's reputation post the screening of Leaving Neverland* Love Island and why producers need to prioritise the mental health of participants * Why NASA's cancellation of the first all-female spacewalk was a massive #PRFail* Virgin Atlantic drops its mandatory makeup rules for female cabin crew

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In part one of episode 30 of PR Bants, we are joined by Tim Cowen, Media Relations Director at Centrica. We cover these topics:

* David Lammy MP, Comic Relief and the 'white saviour' row* The Church of England's campaign calling for national unity over Brexit division* Daytime TV presenter Lorraine Kelly versus the real Lorraine Kelly

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In the second part of episode #29, we are joined by Doctor Clea Bourne, Lecturer in PR, Advertising & Marketing at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of 'Trust, Power and Public Relations in Financial Markets'. We cover these topics:

* The role of public relations in promoting artificial intelligence* Facebook and regulation* The alleged danger posed by Huawei* Thoughts on Jussie Smollett

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In part one of episode 29 of PR Bants, we are joined by Doctor Clea Bourne, Lecturer in PR, Advertising & Marketing at Goldsmiths, University of London, and author of 'Trust, Power and Public Relations in Financial Markets'. We cover these topics:

* Launch of The Independent Group and what it means for British politics* Thoughts on Brexit and Britain's reputation* Tower Hamlets Council bin lorry campaign targetting EU residents* Looking beyond the surface of Edelman's Trust Barometer

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Episode 28 of PR Bants covers these topics:

* Instagram's reputation and self-harm images* How the story of Prince Philip's car accident landed* Liam Neeson's public purge about a racially motivated revenge attack* Meghan's leaked letter to her father, Thomas Markle* Gucci 'blackface' scandal* Nigel Farage and the new Brexit Party

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In this special edition of PR Bants we explore all things Brexit including:

* Where next for Theresa May and her deal?* The role of communications professionals in the run up to Brexit* Is project fear working?* HSBC's 'We are not an island' campaign* How we would run a pro-European PR campaign* Why the referendum was a watershed moment for British society and our relationship with politicians

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In this special edition of PR Bants, we make predictions about what is in store for the world of public relations, media, politics, and everything in-between, in 2019.

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In the second part of this special edition of PR Bants, we review some of the news stories that have captured our attention in 2018:

* Facebook and the push for regulation of social networks

* Trump, scandals and more fake news

* Sainsbury's and the singing CEO

* Ex-Persimmon boss Jeff Fairburn walks away during an interview

* The KFC chicken crisis

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In the first part of this special edition of PR Bants, we review some of the news stories that have captured our attention in 2018:

* Theresa May, Brexit woes and dancing

* The rise and fall of brand Corbyn

* How Starbucks dealt with racism

* Issues with Netflix

* The royal wedding (and Thomas Markle)

* An ongoing tale of woe: the demise of the high street

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