HeyJaredWhen It Hits the Fan
Inside the world of crisis managers and spin doctors as David Yelland and Simon Lewis watch the week's biggest PR disasters unfold. In each episode our hosts go behind the scenes of the latest news stories and find out how, where and when it all began to hit the fan.
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A Statement from the King (opens the original)
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'Never complain, never explain.' Until recently, that could've been the unofficial motto for the Royal Family. Not anymore. David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether it was wise for Buckingham Palace to issue a statement in response to bombshell claims made in Earl Spencer's new book. Advisors closest to the King must have known it would pour rocket fuel on an already incendiary story - but would it have been even worse not to respond? And sticking with statements, on the extended episode
How to PR the End of the World (opens the original)
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When an interviewer's first question is whether your product could kill all humans, you know it's serious. This week, David Yelland and Lauren Beeching look at how the boss of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, handled himself following insider claims that AI could indeed wipe us all out. As Amodei outlined the risks - and benefits - the vital thing to look at is the timing. With Anthropic preparingto sell its shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange, he needed to appeal to investors more than the general publ
The Power of Good Vibes (opens the original)
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It's a feeling, it's something you can't quite put your finger on - but you know it when you see it. This week, David Yelland and Farzana Baduel are all about the vibes. The good ones. Whether it's at Downing Street or M&S, vibes have been one of the stories of the summer. But good vibes aren't easy to manufacture, they often need intricate planning. And they also require risk, being bold and authenticity. Plus, on the extended edition on BBC Sounds, excuses. Nigel Farage says he 'wasn't listeni
PR's Rich Tapestry (opens the original)
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If PR is all about weaving great stories, then the Bayeux Tapestry might just be the perfect example. This week, David Yelland and Farzana Baduel celebrate the comms coup that was 1000 years in the making. The tapestry's arrival back in the UK was covered and celebrated in minute detail - with hype being generated from the most mundane details. The British Museum seems to have pulled off a public relations masterclass. But it comes as the museum is still battling to recover its reputation after
Me Against the World (opens the original)
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Whether you're a multimillionaire or the son of a King, sometimes it can still feel like everyone is out to get you. And so we turn to Nigel Farage and Prince Harry. Both are dealing with huge PR fallouts on which the dust is nowhere near settling. This week, David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss why even the most powerful people claim the whole world is against them. It's certainly a tried and tested PR tactic - painting yourself as the lone wolf, the outsider, you against the Establishment.
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