As President of @cipr.co.uk, this is my 60-second update on a week where transparency in Westminster has come back into focus. I cover the CEO's piece on @cityam.bsky.social, our latest AI policy update and the CIPR Excellence Awards deadline extension Watch for the full update.

In this week’s When It Hits the Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I discuss the politics of height From Trump and Xi to camera angles, we discuss how image management still shapes perceptions of power at the highest levels Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify & Apple Podcasts 🎧 Link 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

Country branding is not just about promotion. It is about credibility. This week I joined @cipr.co.uk International to discuss how nations shape, defend and reposition their narratives. Full discussion and further reading in comments.

Last week on When It Hits the Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I talked about why Pope Leo's Nike trainers became a big story, and why human stories resonate with the public. What stories do you think we will be unpacking this week? 🎧 Link in comments.

Is truth now the front line for comedy? On this episode of Stories and Strategies, I spoke with Michael Siegers of Zulu Alpha Kilo on why humour works when it reflects something people already recognise, and why the hardest part is saying something honest without causing harm.

This week on BBC Radio 4's When It Hits The Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I look at the Swatch x AP launch that sparked chaos worldwide, Pippa Middleton's dispute with the Ramblers, and the optics of power between Trump and Xi. 🎧Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple. Link in comments.

Elections remind us how closely business, politics and public trust are connected. Earlier this year, I joined the Business and Democracy Commission launch panel to discuss the growing political pressures facing organisations. Full recording in comments.

"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 conversation with Cairo’s PR boss Lamia Kamel of CC Plus on #PraxisMENA, their first conference in the Middle East. The region is the right place, at the right time, for PR storytellers navigating the region’s transformation ✨

The Trump @WhiteHouse posted this video to social media yesterday. Death toll Iran: 1,100–1,230+ people killed in Iran from U.S.–Israeli airstrikes. USA: 6 people Israel: 11 people 330,000 people displaced Taxpayers have spent $5 billion+ in just 5 days! #Iran #Trump

Holy shit — in record time, yet another #Biden record falls to #Trump #inflation #economy #wages www.instagram.com/reel/DYP1q4S...

THE ENTIRE STORY OF THE TRUMP MOBILE PHONE SCAM. Maga, for the love of Christ, watch this video please. You are NEVER getting a Trump phone, and you’re NEVER gonna get your deposit back either. When are you going to stop letting him use you, and play you for fools?

My guess is that it was Dad who delivered this pre-prepped unzipped meal for self-feeding by his chicks. Neither looked keen on sharing, but they finally just got on with the consuming. #OsakaJapan #PeregrineFalcons

St. Thérèse of Lisieux, “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” While widely attributed to her, this quote is often highlighted in Catholic traditions to honor all mothers, both living and deceased, as reflections of God's love.

🎞️ Slowly, Helen Gillet

Threatening an entire civilisation with death is not the language of war - it is the language of genocide. Will the media properly start describing Trump as genocidal? “Truth Lies & Media” is live! ⚡️ On Apple & Spotify 🍎 Promo Match Frame Editing #auspol #Trumpenstein #NewsCorpse

Wondering how Soapboxx works? We help nonprofits collect and share real stories from their communities — fast. Watch the video to see how easy it is to create a prompt, gather stories, and fuel your advocacy or fundraising.

"The genocide left catastrophic destruction across the Gaza Strip, with nearly 90 percent of the civilian infrastructure reduced to rubble, including homes, schools, hospitals, and essential public services."

Gettin' Izzy wit it. #HEYHEYHEYHEY

Your ChatGPT Guide by Marlow Stevens is a beginner’s guide to using ChatGPT effectively. Available now on Amazon Kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXCQQZHF Ebay www.ebay.com/itm/29823076... #pdfguides, #books, #AIforbeginners, #ChatGPTguide, #ChatGPTtips,

Oh Besuch zum Kaffee Leider hat der Nachbarshund ihn aufgeschreckt

Join Team LOOK for the #LondontoBrighton Cycle Ride this September and take on one of the UK’s most iconic cycling events. From city streets to seaside views, every mile you ride will help visually impaired young people build confidence, make connections and feel less alone. 👉 buff.ly/BNgUdXm

Once your old photos are digitized, Amazon Photos may be the smartest tool you’ll use. Search pics by simply describing them, relive “On This Day” memories, & turn forgotten boxes into instant family stories across all your devices. 📸 #PhotoScanning #AmazonPhotos youtu.be/JOQL-nfQtc4?...

Love hanging out with all of my TikTok friends and family every Saturday for the weekly protest. I was on that 420 rice Krispy. I made up this catchy little song. Join me every Saturday live on TikTok 10am to 1pm PST or in person at Delta Community College 5151 Pacific Ave in Stockton, California.

🚨 Cúilín Media - Podcast Clip! 🚨 The lads discuss Ballygunner’s impressive win against St. Martin’s in Sunday’s Semi Final 👏 They also have a player in sensational form in Dessie Hutchinson 🔥 Full Pod available on YouTube & Spotify 🎧

Always put yourself in other's shoes and see things from their perspective. Your response/reaction might be far different than what your initial reaction invokes.

🇧🇷✊🇮🇱 Frio, fome, negligência médica: brasileiros da flotilha Sumud libertados falam sobre cativeiro em Israel 📹 Os ativistas brasileiros da flotilha Sumud voltaram a São Paulo no domingo (24) e afirmaram que as violências que sofreram são apenas + 🛰 Do Canal da @sputnikbrasil no Telegram

You will like my indie game if you played: - Metroid Prime - Sable - Hollow Knight - Pseudoregalia

Terrifying

Cada especie cuenta con adaptaciones ligadas a su hábitat, su metabolismo, la disponibilidad de alimento o el riesgo de depredación 🌿 La conservación de la #biodiversidad es clave para asegurar que la vida silvestre mantenga sus ciclos y hábitos de descanso en la naturaleza 💚🌍

I’ve had the privilege of seeing @neildegrassetyson.com speak & I have respect for how he helps people I explore this in an upcoming episode with science educator, Christian, author Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray (book: Fish with Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God) from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social

#homecookedmeals #dinner #foodsky Today I'm making a T-Bone steak🥩 with baked potatoes, 🥔 corn on the cob🌽and broccoli 🥦

Got a sneak peek at Palo Pinto Mountains State Park and it’s going to be incredible! This park is still under construction, but once it opens, it’ll be a must-visit. We must continue to invest in preserving our natural beauty for everyone to enjoy. Check tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/... for updates.

Another Weird Week The more regimes change The more they stay the same Edition

Filipina tennis sensation is ready for redemption in Rome as she prepares to face China’s in a thrilling rematch. Fans await another fierce battle at the Italian Open with revenge and pride on the line. #AlexEala #Tennis #ItalianOpen #RomeMasters #WangXiyu

I’ll be honest, I don’t get the outrage here, the World Cup is about to start, clearly he’s not going anywhere until it’s over, if he had a meeting before the players got to camp who cares? Bora Milutinovic left after the ’94 cup, it’s what foreign coaches do.

📆 25 years ago today, Celtic secured their first Treble since 1969! Since Martin O'Neill's arrival we have gone on to win: 🏆 20 League titles 🏆 13 Scottish Cups 🏆 11 League Cups 44 major trophies. What an era 💚 #CelticFC🍀🏆🏆

Pete Golding's addition brought 11 more wins than the three years before he arrived

Happy Friday the 13th! Let's dance and turn up! #AIArt #Midjourney #AIVideo #BlackSky

🆘DON’T KILL🐶TOOTSIE “When we first meet Tootsie, she is very shut down. She barely even looks at us, standing still in fear &shock. But wks later, Tootsie is a different girl…she is eager to join me on a walk-tail wagging…in the yard, she opens up & plays a bit. Her zoomies are epic” Repost 2find🏡

How tf is WOTC making this shit feel so much worse

Since you will have more than one hit by default in this game I changed the way the enemy hits you, now instead of removing the control you can move a little while sliding and you recover immediately, I need to adjust it a bit but it works well. #godotEngine #godot #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart

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#gaming #retrogaming #jrpg #rpg Grandia II is one of the most underrated JRPGs of all time—and it deserves way more attention. Originally released on the Dreamcast, Grandia II delivered one of the most unique and satisfying battle systems in JRPG history.

These are not angel investors. They get inside companies, run them down from within, then take control. All funded by the Irish taxpayer. #Ireland #IrishNews #IrishPolitics #EnterpriseIreland #StartupIreland #IrishBusiness #InvestInIreland #HousingCrisis #Accountability

So I'm seeing #Carney brag-lying about #sustainable nataional extraction projects that will not be friendly to the #environment at all. Anyone that wants to talk about #CleanEnergy better start talkin' about the fact that the People's Republic's artificial sun will be up & running in four years.

Darktide #CLIP

HASAN DOES NOT CARE ABOUT FASCISM

Iran’s foreign minister, in a call with his New Zealand counterpart, said the current tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are the direct result of actions by the “aggressors.” The strategically vital waterway remains at the center of rising geopolitical and economic confrontation.

🎤Morgan, Cathryn and Anson Williams compare John Lennon stories🎤 💥Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts --> youtu.be/scqJOkZOq5w open.spotify.com/episode/3a5v... #2bitchesfromtexas #AnsonWilliams #HappyDays #JohnLennon

People from the upper floors are trapped due to the destruction and cannot get out

Kim Johnson made a song called Seu Olhar (Sonando Mix)! Amazon:  amzn.to/3zuhJ7U YouTube: youtu.be/fTOO3i3HQ48 Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6XlGw2... Follow @kimjohnson562.bsky.social for more!

Here’s tRump’s health plan finally revealed. #trump #MAGA #MAGAMorons #healthcare #belairviv

Bringing this back because Ann is a delicate flower 🐻‍❄️🌷 #lowpoly #animation #oc

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🇮🇪 1.848 Sullivan ou O'Sullivan se sont rassemblées en Irlande pour battre le record du monde du nombre de personnes portant le même nom réunis en un seul endroit. Le clan Sullivan a détrôné les Gallagher, détenteurs du record en 2007 ⤵️

Practising the 3 times table with some music makes it fun & will help us learn it! #antonumeracy #antoexpressivearts 🎶👫🙌👫🎶

Chop, chop. It's almost time for State of Play! Tune in at 2PM PT / 5PM ET today for a closer look at Marvel's Wolverine! Wishlist now: insom.games/WolverinePS5