Most PR firms still price by time. Even when time has little to do with the value they create. This week on Stories and Strategies, Doug Downs and I speak with Blair Enns about why that model is working against us. 📺 Full episode in the comments.

This week on When It Hits The Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I look at the CEO who described his staff as "lower value human capital," questions about the late Queen, and what the Gemma Collins campaign tells us about influencer PR. 🎧 Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple via comments.

Updates in this week's @cipr.co.uk: 1 Minute 👇 🗳️ Nominations now open (President-Elect, Board, Council) 🎓 Welcome to our new Chair of Examiners 🏆 Excellence Awards shortlist announced Watch the full video. Links for more info in comments.

Strong communications is not just about messaging. It is about alignment with the business. In this week's episode of Stories and Strategies, Jonah Burke reflects on why planning, measurement and judgement matter for comms leaders working with the C-suite. Full episode via links in comments

In this week’s episode of BBC Radio4's When It Hits the Fan podcast, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I discuss: * FBI crisis communications * Michael Jackson’s legacy PR * Tim Cook’s Apple exit 🎧 Link in comments

In this Stories and Strategies episode, I speak with Jenny Manchester about 3 practical steps to address ageism in PR — Understand your workforce data and where people are dropping out — Review whether recruitment reflects an ageing population — Look at how age is perceived across your organisation

"If you could boil down your PR career into one bumper sticker, what would it be?" - @davidyelland.bsky.social My answer: Keep your distance. Don't get pulled into the emotion of the moment. New When It Hits The Fan podcast episode is now live. 🎧 Link in comments.

In this week’s @cipr.co.uk 1-Minute update, I share a few of the conversations shaping our work right now: 🏛️ A House of Lords briefing on lobbying 🔬 New research grants for PR and comms ⚖️ Ongoing contribution to the English Law Promotion Panel 🎥 Full video below 📖 More info via link in comments 👇

There was a time when PR was defined by outputs. Not anymore. As we discussed with Thomas Fife-Schaw of @Ipsos_in_the_UK this week on @stories_strats, PR pros must now interpret a far more complex environment. That shift matters. Full episode via link in comments 👇

In this week’s ‘CIPR: 1 Minute update,’ I talk about: 🎓 66 new CIPR-qualified graduates and the latest results cycle 📚 A record 3000 members engaged with CPD 🌐 And the continued focus on global standards and ethics Full update in video below 👇

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Dear Democratic Leadership- I’m gonna need you to channel the same energy Angelo Bonelli had when he confronted president Giorgia Meloni over the 🐂 💩 Iran War. I know ya have it in there somewhere. Practice in the mirror first maybe. Thank you for your attention to this matter. #Pinks #ProudBlue

A pilot flying into Dallas, Texas reported a UFO flying above the aircraft that repeatedly flared, vanished, moved unusually fast, stayed in view for about 250 miles, and did not appear on ATC radar or match active military airspace activity. Source: VASAviation / Skywatch Signal

Have you heard about California’s miniature, tree-climbing, endemic island foxes? Such much more to say about these guys but here’s a start! #wildlife #animal #animals #nature #science #stem #fox

RFK jr. is, once again, trying to practice medicine without a license. This time he suggests that a good diet is more effective at treating mental disorders than psychiatric medications such as SSRI's. Can a good diet cure stupidity?

Add a cosmic journey to your visit with one of our Planetarium shows! Choose from: • Spring Skies (8+) • The Great Solar System Adventure (all ages) • Space Explorers (7 and under) Find out more: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/whats-on

The Fire are down 16 at the half but no worries, Carla Leite's got this. #PDXvsIND #WNBA

*SPOILERS* She-Spawn 1, shoutout @gailsimone.bsky.social LIVE Wednesdays 7PM EST! New Comic Book Day Reviews, Nerdy News/Rumors, & Creator Interviews! Follow, Subscribe, Join the Discord! PANELOIDS.COM!

Did you know 98% of morning neck pain & daily headaches actually come from the pillow you're sleeping on? Simplest solution?😴This ergo pillow fixes all you while you sleep Read the short (2 min fix) HERE ergopillowreview.lovable.app #pillow #health #neckpillow #bettersleep #womenhealth #ergopilllow

My weekly update including: - Reading meningitis cases (please see my full update here: www.mattrodda.net/news/2026/05...) - The King's Speech - Local community events

This is how kids go to school in eastern Ukraine: underground. I visited a school in Kharkiv that has turned their basement into classrooms, as missiles & drones hit without warning. All Hands & Hearts will help Kharkiv with supplies & solar so kids can still learn during blackouts.

I feel broken seeing such scenes. European governments are loosing their δΗιτ for Israel, against their own citizens for caring about humanity. What was supposed to be a joyous occasion, as a family member attempted to cross the barrier to embrace a loved one…

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar said the government is simplifying the e-Khata process by addressing technical issues, improving transparency, and strengthening digital property services across Bengaluru. links.nammaward.in/s9F9Z #eKhata #GBA #DKShivakumar #Property #Bengaluru

You can’t end every crisis. But you can end someone’s. The journey to #Afghanistan left Bushra's daughter in need of urgent care. Help arrived and for the first time in months she felt that someone was there for them. This is what humanitarian aid can do. One life at a time.

French plane diverted to Canada… just now. Viruses mentioned.

Spanish Power Lifter Man walks right into a spinning back kick before getting dropped by a slapping head kick. He tries to grunt his way through that body shot, but man...he's not okay after that.

...whatcha doin' back there, Maxwell? #AEWDoN

☀️ Jenny Gilruth MSP has been out speaking to business owners in Glenrothes today about the issues that are important to them and the local economy. 👉 Businesses have been hit hard in recent years by rising inflation & the impact of the UK Gov’s decision to increase Employers National Insurance Tax.

Not sure about our attendance for #Svengoolie this evening! Our senior living facility is having Wi-Fi problems, cable problems and even general electricity problems! On a scale of 1-10, we give today a...

CRIME CONSPIRACY, A BUCK TAYLOR NOVEL BY CHUCK MORGAN Conspiracies, dermestid beetles, infrasound weapons, and a Cold War bunker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Crime Conspiracy bristles with red herrings and pesky evidence rules that are true-to-life, and I had a grand time reading it.” Reader’s Favorite Review.…

No hoopla or shenanigans Jake Lang tried to ride Chud’s infamy and start shit at Chud’s It didn’t go well as now he too got arrested. /

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🔴ENTREVISTA | Cristina Valido ( @cristinavalido.bsky.social ), diputada de Coalición Canaria en el Congreso 🗣️"Creemos que como mínimo debería producirse una cuestión de confianza. Alargar esta situación no es bueno para la democracia, porque genera mucha desafección." ▶️ rtve.es/rneaudio

SCUFF-JECTION!‼️ You need more cat in your life! 🎨 - Ghostellations

Wistikles | Nearly half of GTA immigrant agencies warn of program closures amid federal funding cuts. 44% expect closures, 56% disruptions, ~310 jobs at risk — language & job support most affected. Linked to IRCC funding cuts and lower immigration targets. #wistikles #canada #Toronto #Immigration

🔴Donald Trump anuncia en su red social una "decisión inminente" sobre Irán El presidente estadounidense quiere que Irán cierre un acuerdo y para ello dicta una serie de órdenes Los detalles con @monsioux.bsky.social rtve.es/noticias/202...

This. Bullish holding off the defender and slammed in. This is the Vik we needs

Regardless of politics and big guys decisions, we, the Iranian people, all over the world Don’t forget Don’t forgive What happened on January 8 and 9th of 2026. That was a massacre #IranMassacre

The Atlanta United Academy U17s beat the Philadelphia Union U17s in PKs to advance to the MLS Next Cup Semifinals #ATLUTD #MLSNextCup

Pete Crow-Armstrong DEMOLISHES this ball 😮‍💨

Manitoba continues prioritizing strategic recruitment, issuing only 32 invitations. This signals fewer but more focused opportunities for candidates with in-demand skills. zurl.co/E7LpI

I can’t be bought and I’m hell bent on cleaning up the corruption and rot in Washington, DC. CA-47 voters, I hope you’ll vote for me, on or before June 2.

Arrested on his wedding day for a crime he didn't commit, Edmond Dantes spends fourteen years in the notorious Château d’If. After a daring escape, he becomes the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and seeks revenge on the three men who betrayed him. #AlexandreDumas #TheCountofMonteCristo #filmadpatation

🚨🤖 INVASION 🤖🚨 🌟 Wishlist the game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3386520/... #IndieGameDev #indiedev #game #indiegame #RTS #gamedev

The effects of the Prairie land ICE Facility protest ruling in Alvarado, Texas, US and the frame work that it set.

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The Respro® Pollen Mask is designed for those who suffer from airborne allergies, providing drug-free protection against pollen, grass, dust, spores, animal dander, and other allergens— when you need it. 👉 respro.com/product/pollen-mask #hayfever #pollen #allergy

This week we get into the 2001 cult film DONNIE DARKO with our interview guest - director/producer Chelsea Stardust! What are YOUR thoughts on Donnie Darko? watch our episode on youtube: youtu.be/IsWx4alFagc?... or listen: www.buzzsprout.com/104713/episo...

The Scottish Liberal Democrats used our debate in Holyrood today to hold the SNP government to account for its failure to close the poverty-related attainment gap, ten years after Nicola Sturgeon set this deadline and asked to be judged on this issue.

No it was resentment with Kamala. Full stop. Dems internally didn't want him to pick her as VP (AOC spoke about it). They didn't support her after Biden dropped out (which is why he threw his support behind her soon after). It was never about Biden's health as much as it was about the person as VP.

In 2024, Cam Valley Forum secured Sheeps Green Bathing Water Status, exposing pollution & unlocking funding. Reforms to Bathing Water Regs could block future cleanups by preventing sites from gaining protection unless they already meet ‘sufficient’ water quality. 💧 #BathingWaterStatus #SouthCambs

TRON (1982) @ ACADEMY MUSEUM OF MOTION PICTURES. Los Angeles, California. December 2025.

How do 𝘺𝘰𝘶 celebrate small wins? This #WellnessWednesday, discover new ways to do just that with advice from other DO students. #WeeklyWellnessChallenge #CandidateWellness

Election Day update from Solano County. The projected turnout is 35%, Denzen Cortez reports. See more updates: https://www.kcra.com/article/california-june-2-primary-election-live-updates/71463528 

Repost by @JCMacriNBA RT by @JCMacriNBA: "THIS F*****G TEAM!!!!!!!" Relive the final minutes of last night's Knicks win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals through @JCMacriNBA & @AndrewJClaudio_ during our KFS Watchalong! Click to see original repost

‎Skardu is speaking loud and clear. ‎From Skardu to every corner of Gilgit-Baltistan, massive public support for Imran Khan is on full display. The crowds filling the streets are a reminder that real power belongs to the people. ‎The people have made their choice. June 7 is coming.

Corrina compares Anakin Skywalker to some of the male characters in her novels, in which romantic red flags are the norm.

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