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G4S – “Buckles” under the strain of Olympic effort

In terms of how not to handle the press, this is an object lesson. Your company is in panic mode, days away from a huge event. The media is swarming all over you. You want to hide, bury your head in the sand. That’s understandable – we’re all human. Problem is…we’re not all the CEO …

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Has Andy Murray captured your heart now?

“Right, I’m gonna try this and it’s not gonna be easy.” [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvwd_I9arMU] Not beating the legendary Roger Federer. Not speaking to a crowd that was ready to acclaim their new hero. No, he isn’t there yet – that is still probably Roger, even today. What wasn’t easy for Andy was fighting back the pent up …

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@Joey7Barton on England rugby – pot meets kettle or a genuine issue?

I agonised today on whether to write about Blackberry/RIM’s latest PR disaster or whether to have a pop at the antics of the England rugby team. I’ve discussed both subjects before, firstly with RIM’s disaster on the BBC  and then with regards rugby in general and #bloodgate However, just when I thought I would plump for RIM …

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Terry – “the players don’t have a problem with me.” What about the fans and the press John?

So, John Terry is back as England captain in the absence of Rio Ferdinand. Is it deserved? Is he a reformed character? Is it a wise move PR-wise for the embattled Capello to show he is his own man or will the media tighten the screw further on Capello’s regime? I have written on this …

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“Bloodgate” update – physio wins but does rugby lose appeal?

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 “Bloodgate” …

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Commonwealth Games to “Carry On?”

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.