Podcast Episodes

Dynasty PR: Can the Trumps learn from the Royals?

Siblings at war, power struggles, a well-earned reputation in need of protection - who doesn't love a family dynasty drama?

As Eric Trump hints he could try and run for President, David Yelland and Si…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Faking It To Make It

Just be your best authentic self. That's supposedly what we should all be striving for. But is it good advice and in public life, is it even possible?

This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Bezos blind to Venetians?

Sure, who wouldn't want a wedding snap with Venice's Grand Canal in the background? But what if there were also dozens of banners showing your face on a rocket being blasted into space?

As Jeff Bezos …

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sirs, Dames and the PR Game

Arise Sir Goldenballs. With David Beckham all set to receive a knighthood, David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at whether it's possible to use PR to get yourself a major honour.

Whisper it quietly, but…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Humanity Deserves Better'

What do you get if the designer of the iPhone teams up with the founder of OpenAI? Unbelievable hype, that's what.

This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine the huge buzz created by the news th…

Published on 3 months ago

You're Banned!

It's that moment when a boss, a CEO or football manager goes all Peggy Mitchell and screams: 'You're Barred'. It might work in EastEnders but is it sensible in the world of PR?

In this episode, David…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Robotaxis: Look, no hands!

How do you PR the future? That's the question David Yelland and Simon Lewis are wrestling with this week. As Uber says it's 'ready to go' with driverless cabs, can the British public be persuaded to …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Spy Who Leaked Me

Spying tends to be a fairly secretive game, for obvious reasons. So eyebrows have been quizzically raised (a bit like Roger Moore's 007) following the naming of the woman apparently favourite to beco…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Prince Harry's bombshell interview

As far as royal interviews go, it'll take some beating.

This week, David Yelland and Simon Lewis sift through Prince Harry's BBC interview - and discuss whether it's a PR disaster. They discuss what …

Published on 4 months ago

PR is a virus

What if your profession is to blame for almost everything? This week, David Yelland is joined from Washington by PR guru Phil Elwood - who thinks the industry needs to take a long hard look at itself…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago