I’ve written on this twice before and I maintain that real damage has been done to rugby’s reputation. However, here’s a quick update, courtesy of the Independent via PA (no paywall!). Former Harlequins physiotherapist Steph Brennan won a High Court battle today over the decision to strike him off for his part in the …
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Say what you like about the man, the leader and the politics but boy the President of the United States can hold a crowd! Some commentators may have likened it more to a pep rally than a memorial service but there is no doubting that this event, called to honour Rep. Gabby Giffords and other …
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So I had the bike, I had a route/s but I had no shirt. I thought an average footy top would do but it slowly dawned on me that this would be an error. Enter Flairmonkey . I’d met Brad Legrand, one of two Directors of this Nottingham-based sportswear firm, whilst mentoring at the University …
So, after all that, Rooney signs a new contract. Well, that scuppers my original blog on the PR battle between the two biggest egos at Old Trafford. I was going to suggest that whatever the outcome, United and Ferguson had gained more support from the neutrals and the United support and that Rooney had severed …
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what the whole event has missed since the potential PR disaster first began to loom on the horizon was a clear communications strategy. Not until the 11th hour, with the intervention of chief minister Sheila Dikshit, has there been a “face” to clarify, cajole and explain the difficult situation.
Some fundamental things apply when selecting a PR agency and it is not all about who walks in through the door on pitch day – firstly take a look at yourself.
Rugby has a proud repuation for fairness and sportsmanship. Indeed it trumpets this loud over its rival “thuggish” sport soccer. However, what will this scandal do to that hard-won reputation?
The problem with Apple, as with so many public figures and businesses that court the limelight, is that it is so beloved by so many, partly because of the “magical” aura they have built up but it lacks a certain humility. So, when it does stumble, there will be plenty around to kick it when it tries to rise.
Well, the UK’s sporting press got very excited yesterday when Liverpool’s star striker Fernando Torres was spotted celebrating Spain’s World Cup victory in a Liverpool scarf.