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.

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.

🗣️ 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 ✨

This week on BBC Radio 4's When It Hits the Fan, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I look at resignation pressure, the Pfizer CEO on AI, and Pope Leo’s very human PR moment. 🎧 Now on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in comments.

This week in @cipr.co.uk : 1 Minute 👇 🏛️ Lobbying reform and Baroness Hayter’s Private Members’ Bill ⚠️ New report: Reputation, Risk and Resilience 🎖️ Reflections from our Past Presidents Lunch 🗳️ Final call: President, Board and Council applications close 5pm today Links in comments.

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 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

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.

We often assume people are not active on LinkedIn because they have nothing to say. More often, it is hesitation. The fear of being visible or getting it wrong. On this Stories and Strategies episode, Alicia Teltz says the hardest part is actually getting past the fear of being seen.

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 👇

You want to build sustainably but don't know where to start. Small Smart Spaces has done the hard work coordinating local, sustainable, high performance products. Do you know who's making high performance products right here in NZ? #architecture #smarthomes

Sharing our stories doesn’t just connect us, it helps us heal. Speaking up makes it safer for others to do the same. No one should go through it alone. 💙 Need support? Call or text 988. #mattsfoundation #mentalhealth #stories #4mattsmf #jayshetty

@theboystv season 5 kicked off on @primevideo & we met another character from @dyanmitecomics ! No show spoilers here, but there is a comic book spoiler for the character played by Daveed Diggs. For more on the new season: NerdInitiative.com #thankyouatrain #theboys #theboystv #spnfamily

Dow Jones has had a rough day. Will it continue? #news #financialnews

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🟧 VSS: « Leur traitement médiatique a des conséquences politiques sur nos espaces militants » Elsa Deck Marsault convoquée #AuPoste pour expliquer comment le recours massif à la prison et à la police, loin de protéger les femmes, renforce les logiques d'oppression que le féminisme entend combattre.

BREAKING: People who suppressed critical COVID vaccine safety data have escaped accountability. Dr. Robert Malone claims hundreds of emails demonstrate this conspiracy remains unchecked, with officials involved now working in pharma and government.

I miss President Biden.💙 Heartfelt tribute based on facts.

King Donald the Mad is literally doing it out in the open ... and a hardcore of MAGAts are either to stupid to see it, or don't care. It’s obvious he’s paying his personal militia early in preparation for what’s to come in November and afterwards.

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This election year, every New Yorker will have the opportunity to vote for state comptroller, one of just four statewide positions.

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My Economic Plan will Unlock Wisconsin to support Wisconsinites and the challenges they face in order to make ends meet. During my first term as Governor, I will build 200K homes, start 50K businesses, and annually train 100K Wisconsinites. #MissyForWI #UnlockWisconsin

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Zionist evil is spreading quickly

In this game, you and friends have to make it to the finish line without popping the balloon - Customize your character - Work together or fail - DON'T DROP THE BALLOON This game is called Keep It Up! on Steam.

Musiq Soulchild gotta leave that note alone man 😭

Zum Weltkrebstag am 4.2. nennen wir euch 3 Fakten zu Krebs, die Hoffnung machen! Diese zeigen auch, warum gute Forschung so wichtig ist. Alle Daten und Fakten zum Krebsgeschehen findet ihr im Bericht „Krebs in Deutschland 2021–2023" 🔗 rki.de/krebs und im im EpidBull 5/2026 🔗 www.rki.de/epidbull

(If I were an Israeli with standard Israeli views, I would also be quite pleased with everything Trump did for my country. He promised during the 2024 campaign, when standing before his Queen Miriam Adelson, to "Make Israel Great Again." That was a vow he clearly meant):

"The number of people who were killed in Israel’s terrorist strike in Gaza City has risen to three. More than 20 others were wounded." (Video by Abood Abusalama)"

On Taiwan’s defense: this would be a SALE — Taiwan would pay for its own weapons, unlike the U.S.-taxpayer-funded military AID sent to Israel and Ukraine. Surely Taiwan deserves the chance to defend itself against invasion.

This is amazing. Ukraine is now using low cost high altitude balloons, leveraging the natural prevailing winds from Ukraine to Russia. The balloons don't look like targets. Hovering deep into Russian territory, the drone is released and then flies to its target.

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first time that I have seen Red at the platter birdbath this was late in the day probably his last sip today was 76°. That’s the warmest it’s been this year. #Birds

From Sen. Weiner: “I’m so angry. I’m angry for everyone who was already having a tough time. I don’t understand how any of my neighbors who are already having a tough time putting food on the table and paying the bills can afford these crazy gas prices — they’ve doubled! 1/2

The heaviest I have done on pull down bar at the gym 72.5ibs 32.6kg

Our spirits are connected to God's, allow the Holy Spirit in & you'll have all the protection you'll ever need! #God #Christian #Bible #Spirit

"This was a bonus game for us." Arsenal fans in London react to Champions League final defeat.

👻🎃 Spooktember is almost over, and with Spooktober around the corner, now is a good time to check out The Starwielder Armageddon's Eclipse. My debut Sci-fi Fantasy series takes a darker turn in this installment 😈. #independentauthor #indepedentlypublishedauthor #scififantasybooks

1/2 Sitting in the ambulance is a Ukrainian man who has just returned from captivity in russia, where part of his life, time, and health were taken from him. A group of women has gathered around him; they are showing him photographs of their loved ones, relatives, and friends…

Tomorrow, Scotland’s future is in your hands. This is what I offer as your First Minister. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

حقيقة عمالة الصوفية لأمريكا وحقيقة محاولة أمريكا في تحريف وتبديل الاسلام الى ما يسمى الاسلام المعتدل هذا من ضمن بحث للمؤسسة راند الفكرية الامريكية بعنوان "بناء شبكات اسلامية معتدلة" توصي فيه بتغير دين الاسلام هم بافواههم يقولون نعمل على "تغيير" وتحريف دين الاسلام وانهم يدعمون نشر الصوفية ودين الرفض

Bath time on #caturday 😊

Happy #DinosaurDay from @GeekAuthority @thegeekauthority.bsky.social @galacticgalleria.bsky.social Linktr.ee/TheGeekAuthority GalacticGalleria.etsy.com

🇬🇧 Hope of securing good jobs & stable housing is being lost among young people in the UK, according to researcher Ciaran Murphy, who speaks with hundreds of youth annually.

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I’m running for Governor because New Mexicans need an experienced leader and fighter. And this Tuesday, together, we’ll take one step closer to making that future a reality.

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Jam79922967: 北京航空航天大学那位耿同学之所以高调打假，一个重要背景在于：他与导师关系破裂，博士毕业无望。很多人把这种行为简单理解为“正义感爆棚”，其实未必这么单纯。某种意义上，这更像是一种“退出科研体系之后的反向报复”。方舟子的情况，本质上也有类似逻辑。如果一个人在科研圈已经混不下去——既拿不到像

With the arrival of water in the Rio Grande River this week, El Paso Water announced it will begin the seasonal transition to treating Rio Grande water at two of its water treatment plants. MORE: https://www.ktsm.com/news/el-paso-water-begins-seasonal-treatment-of-rio-grande/

Let's take a trip to #Oz with guest @trannawintour.bsky.social as we discuss #JudyGarland in #TheWizardofOz ! Follow the link for the full #podcast episode! 🍎: tiny.cc/TMRAppleJG 🟢: tiny.cc/TMRSpotifyJG 📺: patreon.com/themixedreviews

I can finally record again it's time to be evil

02.06.2026 'Severe weather is hitting Mexico City tonight, bringing heavy rain, large hail, and dangerous conditions across the city, including the Juárez area of Cuajimalpa.' WeatherMonitors [x] #FossilFuels #Collapse #Climate #Mexico

For 3 months, Donald Trump has carried out an illegal war of choice with Iran with no plan and no endgame in sight. Rhode Islanders are paying the price. Joined Kayla Fish on @wpri12.bsky.social to discuss how Trump’s chaos is driving up gas & grocery prices for working families across our state.

Another Israeli war crime.

📺 Un vistazo animado al jonrón de Endy Rodríguez

The Math Ain't Mathin' 🤔 #homegym #garageym #gymhumor