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FanaticsTVWhich Major does Rory McIlroy win in 2025? | Chipping InWhat a week it has been for the game of golf for the professionals and the amateurs. Ewan ticked off playing every course in Sydney this week and Ollie saw his first ever amateur hole-in-one which was in a match against him.In the professional game Rory McIlroy showed his class with an epic win at the iconic Pebble Beach whilst his compatriot Shane Lowry was stealing the show with another incredible ace and Jason Day took the headlines with his outfits. Over on the DP World Tour former LIV golfer Laurie Canter gets yet another...2025-02-0643 min
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast189. Eye of the Beholder (1999)
Agents Scott and Cam watch Ewan McGregor watch Ashley Judd change wigs while decoding the twisty 1999 spy thriller Eye of the Beholder.
Directed by Stephan Elliott. Starring Ewan McGregor, Ashley Judd, Patrick Bergin, Geneviève Bujold, k.d. lang and Jason Priestley.
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Quiet On Set Podcast175 - DUNE: Part 2Ewan and Lachlan dive deep into the world of Dune on Arrakis and share their spoiler thoughts on Dune: Part 2. Ewan caught Drive-Away Dolls, Shogun, and The Sweet East and Lachlan started watching Neon Genesis: Evangelion. They discuss the trailers for I Saw the TV Glow, The Brikeriders, and Horizon: An American Saga.
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The GenreVerse Podcast Network by LRM OnlineKenobi Season 2 Update: Outlook Not Great, And That May BE Great! | TCStar Wars News, Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2#StarWars #ObiWanKenobi #KenobiSeason2 #TheCantina #TheGenreVerseToday, Kyle and Cam discuss recent comments from Ewan McGregor concerning Kenobi Season 2. Welcome to The Cantina!(00:00)- Intro & When We Last Star Wars'd(03:30)- McGregor's Kenobi Season 2 Comments(08:02)- Kenobi S1 Quality And Budget(13:00)- What COULD S2 Look Like?(18:56)- What Fans Want Upsets Kyle... Too Much?(22:34)- What's Wrong With The OT?!?(27:58)- Where Are The Acolyte And...2024-02-0237 min
University of CambridgeThe Pain-defying Superpowers of Naked Mole-rats – with Ewan St John SmithWhy don’t naked mole-rats feel some kinds of pain and what does this mean for human medicine?
Simone Eizagirre Barker talks to Ewan St John about his work studying pain and the extraordinary biology of naked mole-rats which is helping us learn about all sorts of human diseases and uncover potential cures or forms of symptom management.
Find out more about naked mole-rats and watch an animation about them here: https://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/NMRI
Music by Coby O'Brien
Produced by Rebekah King2023-04-1328 min
Say That Again Slowly - The Cambridge Festival Podcast!The Pain-defying Superpowers of Naked Mole-rats – with Ewan St John SmithWhy don’t naked mole-rats feel some kinds of pain and what does this mean for human medicine?
Simone Eizagirre Barker talks to Ewan St John about his work studying pain and the
extraordinary biology of naked mole-rats which is helping us learn about all
sorts of human diseases and uncover potential cures or forms of symptom
management.
Find out more about naked mole-rats and watch an animation about them here: https://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/NMRI
Music by Coby O'BrienProduced by Rebekah King
2023-04-1328 min
Say That Again Slowly - The Cambridge Festival Podcast!The Pain-defying Superpowers of Naked Mole-rats – with Ewan St John SmithWhy don’t naked mole-rats feel some kinds of pain and what does this mean for human medicine?
Simone Eizagirre Barker talks to Ewan St John about his work studying pain and the
extraordinary biology of naked mole-rats which is helping us learn about all
sorts of human diseases and uncover potential cures or forms of symptom
management.
Find out more about naked mole-rats and watch an animation about them here: https://www.phar.cam.ac.uk/research/NMRI
Music by Coby O'BrienProduced by Rebekah King 2023-04-1328 min
Quiet On Set Podcast133 - THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE is a Box Office HITEwan and Lachlan talk about THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE from Illumination, News from Star Wars Celebration, and the trailers for Barbie, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Ahsoka.
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the TransgendaNew Season, Who Dis?Welcome to the Transgenda Season 2! Cam kicks things off discussing Sir Ewan Forbes, 11th Baronet. Ana gives us a recap of the podcast, Cam shares some of his favorite moments from the past year. Then we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive.Thank you for Eli Oberman (www.elijahoberman.com) for producing our new theme music and to our editor Frey Cheqama (www.youtube.com/@FreyCheqama)!Please send your questions and gender euphoria to questions@transgendapod.com, message us on social media, or hit the Chat with Us button on our web...2023-01-1247 min
SpyHards - A Spy Movie Podcast[Unlocked] Agents in the Field #15 - Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Agents Scott and Cam engage in a double-bladed lightsaber fight while revisiting the first episode of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, 1999's The Phantom Menace, for their Patreon-exclusive spin-off series.
Directed by George Lucas. Starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz, Ahmed Best and Ray Park.
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Quiet On Set Podcast#103 - MENThis week Ewan and Lachlan are taking a look at the new trailers for HALLOWEEN ENDS, NOT OKAY & DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES. Lachlan showcases a creation of his own and Ewan recommends YELLOWJACKETS & THE REHEARSAL before they get into their spoiler review for Alex Garland's MEN.
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The GenreVerse Podcast Network by LRM OnlineIs Neeson Lying About Kenobi Appearance? OWK Rumors & News | The Cantina#ObiWanKenobi #Kenobi #Star Wars #LRMOnline #TheGenreVerse #TheCantina
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We're back in the Obi-Wan Kenobi rumors and news trenches. There's a potential to see a new Kenobi trailer within the next week. Also, Liam Neeson speaks on returning to Star Wars. However, we need to talk about Hayden Christensen and how so many project The Clone Wars Anakin onto his Prequel Trilogy performances. It's an exciting episode filled with two old Star Wars guys trying to keep up with the younglings.
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Quiet On Set Podcast#91 - The Batman & The Adam ProjectEwan and Lachlan are back with one of the longest episodes ever to cover THE BATMAN from Matt Reeves. They also share their thoughts on THE ADAM PROJECT and Lachlan finished his Pirates of the Caribbean extravagance. This a jam-packed episode with talks about the future of the Alien franchise, trailer discussions for The Bubble, Apollo 10 ½: A Space Age Childhood, and Deep Water as well as short reviews for Against the Ice, A Weekend Away, and somehow Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator. This also marks the first time we have a full video version of the show, which y...2022-03-112h 08
Collateral Cinema Movie PodcastEp 58 (Part 2): George Lucas‘ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy w/ Special Guests Scott & Cam (SpyHards) – Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (SPOILERS)Titles: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: George Lucas
Producer: Rick McCallum
Writer: George Lucas
Stars: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden ChristensenIan McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz
Release dates: May 19, 2005 (US)
PROMO: Too Many Captains (@ItsaFilmPodcast)
SPECIAL GUESTS: Agent Scott (@TiberiusHardy), Cam the Provocateur (@camvsmith); SpyHards Podcast (@SpyHards)
SHOWNOTES: Welcome back, movie nerds! Continuing our analysis of the Star Wars prequels with the Spy Hards Podcast, we talk the fin...2021-12-011h 06
Collateral Cinema Movie PodcastEp 58 (Part 1): George Lucas‘ Star Wars Prequel Trilogy w/ Special Guests Scott & Cam (SpyHards) – Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (SPOILERS)Titles:
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones [Wikipedia] [IMDb]
Director: George Lucas
Producer: Rick McCallum
Writers:
George Lucas (Episode I)
George Lucas (screenplay/story), Jonathan Hales (screenplay) (Episode II)
Stars:
Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz (Episode I)
Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, Frank Oz (Episode II)
Release dates:
May 19, 1999 (Episode I)
Ma...2021-11-171h 17
361 PodcastApp recommendations, nostalgia & some top-tips [S20E06]This week the team look back over (more than) 10 years of mobile, remembering the apps they used before they cam mainstream and sharing top-tips learned along the way, including apps for connectivity, personal finance, news, productivity and a lot of recommendations.
Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:EvernoteCarling iPint (YouTube)Sony Ericsson P800CitymapperWazeSimCity iPhoneFlight ControlKeep ItKindleNew York Times News AppBloomberg AppsShazamUse Apple Shortcuts to quickly control Transparency mode on AirpodsNomad Lightning Battery...2021-08-021h 10
Talking Shop PodcastTwitter's New Office Vernacular, Amazon Goes to Court, and Scabby the Inflatable RatThis week's show opens with an announcement on the podcast's future, so give it a listen and see what's coming! We can't wait.
For our last show prior to the summer break, we sped through several issues including the White House stepping in to block non-compete clauses, Amazon's backtracking on its dispute resolution process after customers found an innovative way to make the e-commerce giant squirm, and speaking of 'giant', a massive inflatable rat has landed in court in the United States!
Tech companies have been experimenting with changes to their working styles, with some opting for more flexibility and...2021-07-2641 minTalking Shop PodcastDon't Do This on Slack, and Don't Say This, Either!With everything going digital in workplaces, it's getting harder and harder to keep secrets or speak with others in confidence. Three leaders in Netflix's marketing team found this out the hard way after they were fired for making disparaging remarks about the executive team at Netflix. Ewan walks us through what happened with advice on avoiding a similar fate. Cam mentions that several parts of the story haven't yet been made public, leading to damaging speculation.
In the PR segment, Cam walks listeners through creating a media brief or issues scan for executives. These are documents that companies, governments, NGOs...2021-07-1945 min
The Heart Of ItLove On IceProfessional outdoor guides Ewan Blyth and Sophie Ballagh take a tour of a different kind in Cam and Ali's bathroom. They talk about falling head over heels on a Russian ship, why penguins make camping annoying, and what they learnt in their 2 week kayaking journey around the coast of Antarctica. LINKS Follow Ewan Blyth & Sophie Ballagh @ballaghblyth Find out more about Ewan and Sophie's work https://ballaghblyth.com/ Watch ICEolation on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/iceolation Follow ICEolation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ICEolationfilm Follow ICEolation on Instagram @iceolation...2021-07-1834 min361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Our smart-home picks for security & privacy [S20E05]This week the team return to their '1 question, 3 answers' format to answer a combination of listener questions: How do we choose smart-home tech or brands based on security and privacy? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer.
Also, having tested the Getir delivery app in the last episode the team try to order #RafeRations again this week to compare 'delivery in minutes' shopping apps Zapp (promised 20 minute delivery, took 16), Weezy (promised delivery in 'minutes', took 23) and Gorillas (promised delivery 10 minute delivery, took 25).2021-07-121h 16Talking Shop PodcastWhy Content is So Important and Iceland's 4-day Work WeekCompanies have more tools than ever to broadcast their own messages, whether it's via a website, podcasts, newsletters, social media, or all of the above. Breene Murphy from https://carboncollective.co (Carbon Collective) and the Forbes Communications Council joins the show this week to share his own experience with content marketing, as well as examine Andreessen Horowitz's decision to launch its own publication called Future (which we discussed at length in https://www.prand.law/episode/episode-61-paternity-leave-post-pandemic-andreessen-horowitz-future-website-journalism (Episode #61)). Content can help give a company a louder voice in a noisy marketplace, but Murphy talks about some other benefits that...2021-07-1140 minTalking Shop PodcastA PR Master Creates a Big Ol' PR Mess, LinkedIn's New Pronouns, and Critical Race TheoryWe ran through more topics on Episode 63 than we have in any other previous episode! (And somehow managed to keep it under an hour...)
We kicked off the show by mentioning the major anniversaries that are clustered in early July: Canada Day falls on July 1, as does the anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese sovereignty. There's Independence Day in the US on July 4, of course -- and one more: the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China. It might not get the same attention in western media, but it might be the most important anniversary among the group...2021-07-0454 minTalking Shop PodcastWho Wore Their Apology Better: Jeffrey Toobin or Chrissy Teigen?Episode #62 marks our last show in June, so what better way to welcome in the summer months than by examining two high profile and embarrassing scandals.
Cam and Ewan return to the awkward Jeffrey Toobin apology and explanation live on CNN, but this time look at it from CNN's perspective. Unlike the New Yorker, where Toobin worked for 27 years, CNN didn't fire Toobin and found a way to bring him back onto the channel's airwaves. They didn't try and bury Toobin's return, either -- they went head-first into the scandal and asked Toobin very direct and personal questions to try...2021-06-2845 min
Talking Shop PodcastWill the Pandemic Affect Paternity Leave?It was a busy show this week, with Ewan and Cam discussing everything from Covid vaccinations to Netscape; Christiano Rinaldo to Alexander Hamilton. So let's get started.
Paternity leave is a subject people love to debate. Policies on fathers taking leave to help out at home when a newborn comes along vary widely by jurisdiction -- but it could be just another fact of work life that is changing in a post-pandemic world. Millennials and Gen Zers are pushing for more progressive paternity leave policies and seeing some early victories. Ewan looks at the issue in detail, talks about what...2021-06-2152 min
Talking Shop PodcastBrewDog Employees and CEO Drown the Beer's Reputation in Embarrassing Public FeudWe've talked a lot about legal cases on the show, but this week Ewan brings our attention to other effective ways to handle disputes. Mediation can be a useful part of any dispute resolution process and help lower the temperature, especially in particularly charged cases. Ewan argues it's also a great way for companies to manage bad press as the mediation process is usually kept confidential. He shares why mediation is often a better choice and why it's not used as much as it should be.
Then Cam dives into the ugly saga of BrewDog, a popular beer brewer that...2021-06-1459 minTalking Shop PodcastHow "Work from Home" is Transforming the WorkplaceWe have dedicated a whole show to a subject that will affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide: flexible working hours and "work from home".
While staff in many Asian countries have been back to the office for a while now, companies in the United States and Canada are now rolling out announcements for an imminent return to the office. The problem? Not everyone wants to go back.
Aside from the pandemic, Ewan looks at some of the demographic changes that are giving the WFH movement an extra push, and shares his ideas on how employers and employees can prepare.
...2021-06-0746 minTalking Shop PodcastRyanair Becomes Butt of Jokes after Ridiculous PR StatementWe faced some outright silliness this week.
Ewan brought up Amy Cooper, who we discussed way back in https://www.prand.law/episode/episode-8-how-brands-are-responding-to-george-floyd-the-firing-of-amy-cooper-after-a-racist-outburst-in-central-park-and-hong-kong-might-not-be-dead-yet (Episode #8) after she phoned 911 because a black man in Central Park - who was bird watching - asked her to put her dog on a leash in a section of the park that requires dogs be on leashes. The video left no ambiguity about what happened, but it seems Cooper wants to try her luck anyway: she's suing her former employer, Franklin Templeton, for how the firm handled the case and her dismissal. Does she...2021-05-3146 minTalking Shop PodcastHow Social Media Can Sink Your Job Prospects, and Apple Comms Responds to Damaging NYT Investigation on ChinaWhat a show!
We covered a lot of ground this week, including the issue of social media and its impact on people's job prospects. Somehow we didn't touch on this fundamental issue in the previous 56 episodes of the show but certainly made up for it this week. Ewan provides information on how companies use social when screening candidates and Cam provides real examples from the workplace on how social media can also be used to monitor existing staff -- with sometimes disastrous results.
Then we dive deep into a lengthy investigative piece by the New York Times on Apple's business...2021-05-2450 minTalking Shop PodcastHow to Build an Inclusive, Millennial-Friendly Company and News Monitoring 101We've talked a lot on the show about how the workplace is changing, primarily due to demographic shifts as well as the pandemic. This week, Ewan goes into some detail about how confused managers or executives can navigate this new world and advance their workplace culture. The steps aren't easy -- though they aren't too hard, either -- and definitely worth considering.
Then Cam dives into the wonderful world of news monitoring. Staying on top of news, social media, online sentiment, and industry news is critical for most companies, but what's the best way to do it? Cam walks through...2021-05-171h 00Talking Shop PodcastPeloton's PR Stumbles and Creating a Fairer Post-Pandemic WorkplacePeloton, that premium brand that makes pricey exercise equipment for wealthy urbanites, has a knack for finding itself in the news for the wrong reasons. You may recall a television commercial that featured a man buying his wife a Peloton for Christmas, which thrust the company into social media wars. Now the problem is much worse: a six-year old child died, and dozens of others were injured, from the Tread+ treadmill marketed by Peloton. The company denied any problems at first, which wasn't exactly smart. It got a lot worse after that, giving us an excellent "what not to do"...2021-05-1051 minTalking Shop PodcastThe Battle Over Zoom Cameras and Basecamp's Controversial ExperimentIt's probably happened to you: a work or school meeting held virtually over Zoom when your boss or instructor asks you to turn on the webcam. Everybody seems to have a different take on whether this is okay, but Cam and Ewan stand firmly in the camp of not wanting to turn on their cameras -- but it might not matter. Can your boss ask you to turn it on? Are there any circumstances where you might be able to defy your boss? The answer to both questions is 'yes'. Ewan breaks it down.
Then the hosts get into a...2021-05-0351 minTalking Shop PodcastFive Practical Tips to Improve Your PR in 2021Last week Cam talked about preparing for his first Pfizer shot in Hong Kong, and this week we find out that both hosts got their first dose last week after Ewan secured an early appointment as well. Ewan had some side effects with the Astra-Zeneca vaccine while Cam had no trouble with the Pfizer-BioNTech one, but the second dose might not be as easy.
The pandemic is still ravaging many countries around the world, but that hasn't stopped employers and employees from trying to influence the workplace in a post-pandemic environment -- namely how and whether remote work should be...2021-04-2658 minTalking Shop PodcastA Politician Finds Himself Naked on Zoom, and Why Vaccines Struggle with PRWe made a full year! What better way to mark the first anniversary of the PR & Law Podcast than with another humiliating story of a bumbling, high-profile individual and his lack of computer skills. No, it's not https://www.prand.law/episode/episode-32-how-pr-has-changed-what-companies-often-overlook-jeffrey-toobin-is-fired-and-a-female-baseball-gm (Jeffrey Toobin) redux -- it's a federal politician in Canada who went out for a jog, returned to his office, launched Zoom for a high-level government Q/A session, shed his clothes, popped into the shower, and then got dressed. It's all pretty routine except for the fact his camera was on the entire time...2021-04-1951 minTalking Shop PodcastWhat's Next for Amazon Staff and Brands Find Themselves Stuck in the Middle of Culture WarsThis week we learned that the strongest push yet for a union inside e-commerce juggernaut Amazon fell short. Ewan sifts through the wreckage to try and find the way forward for both the company and its staff. We also discuss how labor unions have fallen out of favor and might need an image overhaul.
"Cancel culture" seems to be on everyone's lips these days. When you combine it with severe political and cultural polarization, the result is companies being squeezed in the middle, often forced to take sides. The most recent example was Major League Baseball's decision to pull its...2021-04-1245 minTalking Shop PodcastAmazon Braces for a Workers' Union and Why You Should Avoid an April Fool's Day GagThe ballots have been cast and the counting has begun on a vote that could bring foundational change to Amazon.com, the "everything store" that has only grown during the pandemic. Amazon has fought hard against unions in the past, and some are fearful of what Amazon might do once the ballots are counted and the result is known. Ewan looks into what's happening at the Amazon fulfillment warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, and why he thinks unions might be on the rebound after decades of decline.
Then we touch on an issue that often divides communications and marketing people: the...2021-04-0541 minTalking Shop PodcastA Debate on Long Working Hours and Facebook PR Floods the ZoneWhile vaccinations are happening and people are itching to get out from under the year-long COVID-19 pandemic, some parts of life may never go back to normal -- such as remote work. Ewan and Cam have a spirited debate on the merits of remote work, why some people thrive and others have problems adjusting. The discussion is against a backdrop of a Goldman Sachs deck in which analysts complain of a poor work-life balance. We try and get to the bottom of it.
Then we take aim (again) at Facebook. The MIT Technology Review published a lengthy article on Facebook's...2021-03-2948 minTalking Shop PodcastThe Boom in Companies Spying on Employees, and AstraZeneca's Loss of TrustWorkers often suspect their bosses may be spying on them, either via security cameras or software that can track their internet use. But as Ewan explains this week, it's gotten much, much worse than that. New, more invasive technology is driving a boom in companies surveilling their staff with tools like real-time monitoring of staff computer screens, keystroke logging, and more. Ewan details what's going on and how workers can try and protect themselves.
COVID-19 remains a dark cloud over most of the world, but there's genuine excitement about the ramping up of vaccinations -- with the possible exception of...2021-03-2247 minTalking Shop PodcastBurger King's Controversial (or Just Misunderstood?) TweetSometimes companies inadvertently draw media attention for a mistake -- or gaffe -- in their communications. Amazon is a great example, which just had to change its new phone icon because people felt it resembled Hitler's mustache. Burger King has a different story, though -- it walked itself right into a crisis. Five controversial words landed the company in a boiling vat of vegetable oil. Cam and Ewan debate how the ominous Tweet should have been considered, and Cam explains why ultimately it doesn't matter when planning communications campaigns.
The workplace has already changed since COVID-19 hit a year ago...2021-03-1546 minTalking Shop PodcastCheck Before Signing that Contract, and the 2021 State of Social Media for PR ProsThe pandemic has shaped or impacted nearly every business over the past year, including how PR professionals use social media and other digital tools to get their messages out. This episode marks the first time we've done a "State of Social Media for Corporations", and it contains some surprising trends. Social media use by Fortune 500 companies has actually declined quite significantly since 2019, with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube all trending down. What are companies turning to instead? You might be surprised.
As the post-pandemic economic recovery begins in many parts of the world, the job market is also expected to...2021-03-0849 minTalking Shop Podcast"Intimacy Coordinators" and a New York Governor Fights New #MeToo AllegationsIt was a rough week for New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo after two former staffers came forward to complain of sexual harassment. While many cases have come to light amid the #MeToo movement, Cuomo's case has some unique wrinkles that are worth discussing. We dissect his PR approach and explain why, while it may not work as well as he hopes, it could still usher in the PR 2.0 era when facing these kinds of allegations.
Speaking of #MeToo, the movement has sparked an entirely new profession in the film industry. Ewan introduces "intimacy coordinators" which are now used on...2021-03-0153 minTalking Shop PodcastOops! Ted Cruz's PR Blunder, and Be Careful What You Say in a Job InterviewIt's that time of year when people are out looking for jobs, and employers are posting new openings. Ewan brings some timely advice on how both employers and prospective employees can protect themselves. A hint: even smalltalk can have big consequences.
Then we look at the story of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who was caught red-handed boarding a flight for sunny Cancun, Mexico as millions in his state were left without power in a severe winter storm. It's easy to poke fun at the Senator for bungling this, but he made the situation worse by how he initially responded to...2021-02-2254 minTalking Shop PodcastLayoffs are Never Easy, but Bell Canada Shows How Atrocious PR Can Make it Much WorseTraditional media companies around the world were facing tough economic circumstances before the pandemic started, and are now in an all-out struggle just for survival. It's in this context that Bell Canada, one of the country's largest media conglomerates, laid off hundreds of people across the country. Layoffs happen, but they shouldn't happen like this -- a series of poor decisions left many outraged and vowing boycotts of several of the company's products and services. We dive into how it all went down, and how it could have been done much better.
Then Ewan looks at the prickly issue of...2021-02-1545 minTalking Shop PodcastHow Amazon's PR Team Handled Jeff Bezos' Departure as CEO, and What to do About Cyber-bullyingWe touched on a couple of cyber-bullying cases during last week's show, with online harassers terrorizing victims for more than two decades and leaving many of them broken. This week, Ewan looks at a recent court case that provides some hope for those who've suffered from online harassment.
Then we turn our attention to Amazon and news that Chief Executive Jeff Bezos will step aside and focus on his new role as Executive Chairman. It's almost always big news when a founder moves on, leaving the company in the hands of his or her successor. It's also a challenge for...2021-02-0840 minTalking Shop PodcastRobinhood's Huge Unforced ErrorThis year certainly hasn't started quietly! After intense media focus on Washington DC in early January, it shifted quickly to Wall Street this week after Redditors helped launch a small retail stock into the stratosphere. Some have called GameStop the first "meme stock", but it's no laughing matter for some large hedge funds. If you've heard about GameStop, Robinhood, short-selling and Reddit but aren't entirely clear on what they are -- or what happened -- then this episode is for you. Cam breaks down the chronology with a specific look at Robinhood, the popular stock trading app for millennials. With...2021-02-0149 minTalking Shop PodcastWhat Communicators Can Learn from Amanda Gorman's Powerful Poem at the InauguralPublic speaking is often a big part of the job for PR professionals, and this past week provided some excellent examples of how to do it right. We mention the inaugural address of US President Joe Biden, of course, but focus much more closely on Amanda Gorman, the young poet laureate who stole the show with her emotional and uplifting poem. Her performance was universally praised and clearly touched a chord, but why? What makes a good speech? Why was this poem so powerful? We dive in, with lots of examples.
We also look at another case of unwanted sexting...2021-01-2551 min
Talking Shop PodcastEpisode #39: WhatsApp's Self-Made -- and Disastrous -- PR FailWhatsApp has won the title of biggest #PRfail of 2021! The popular chat app, owned by Facebook, created its own crisis when it sent a sloppy notification to two billion people that sparked an exodus from the service. Cam provides some important context and explains what went wrong, with lessons about how poorly-executed communications can lead to actual and material hits to businesses.
Then, with so many people continuing to work from home, people are asking: is an employer obligated to pay for office supplies for employees? Can employees submit receipts for reimbursement? Ewan fills us in.
In Check This Out...2021-01-1842 minTalking Shop PodcastFacebook Can't Get Anything Right, and Google vs. Labor UnionsHappy New Year!
It's great to be back to kick off 2021 -- and already there's no shortage of topics to discuss.
While the storming of the US Capitol dominated coverage last week, Ewan focused on some news that flew under the radar: Google staff are unionizing. Actually, that's not entirely true, but a group of staff at the search engine giant has taken its first steps towards collective bargaining. Ewan walks us through what happened and why it matters.
We couldn't ignore the biggest news of the week, so Cam looked at how Facebook handled the insurrection which rocked Washington...2021-01-1149 minTalking Shop PodcastEmployment Lawyer Matthew Dewar on How Companies and Employees can Navigate COVID-19The vaccines are being rolled out as we speak, but that doesn't mean COVID-19 is behind us. The pandemic has left tens of millions of people out of work and companies struggling to stay alive. This week, Duntrune LLP's https://www.duntrune.law/matthew-dewar (Matthew Dewar) joins the show to share his expectations for employer/employee relations in 2021. While some long layoffs might be considered termination, seeking a settlement from cash strapped companies could be futile in the midst of a pandemic. He's got some ideas on how employers can manage risk and what laid-off employees should consider, too.
Then...2020-12-2059 min
Talking Shop PodcastHow to Fire People Respectfully, and Why a Blog Beats a News ReleaseIt's the end of the year, and that can sometimes mean layoffs. It's cruel to let somebody go right before Christmas - at least in western countries - but it happens more than you'd think. This week Ewan helps explain the meaning behind terms like "terminated with cause" and "without cause," and the steps employers should take to reduce risk and treat the employee respectfully. There's lots of good and practical information in this discussion, so don't miss it!
Then Cam talks about how blogs are becoming equal to - or even more effective than - the traditional news release...2020-12-1459 min
Talking Shop PodcastThe Controversial Firing of an Anthem Singer for Joining an Anti-Lockdown Protest, and Avoiding Trouble at Holiday Parties in a PandemicWe had lots of content planned this week, but a late-breaking story drove a number of requests to the PR and Law Podcast... and we definitely take requests! The longtime anthem singer of an NHL team was fired in a public way after taking part in a "freedom rally" to oppose government restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Did the team have grounds to fire him? What rights does the anthem singer have? And what about the PR fallout? We go through all of it - in detail.
With Christmas around the corner, Ewan also brings up the thorny issue of...2020-12-0750 minTalking Shop PodcastCan Your Employer Force You to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine?It looks like we're getting closer to a COVID-19 vaccine, and maybe several of them. Once they're approved and available for widespread distribution, it raises the question of whether employers can demand their employees be vaccinated. There are a number of thorny legal issues around vaccinations and safe workplaces, so Ewan walks us through the possibilities while avoiding the landmines.
Cam then looks back at one of the biggest PR and marketing crises of 2020: the Burger King "Rebel Whopper" fiasco in the United Kingdom. Burger King released a burger targeted at vegans, but grilled alongside all-beef patties. The campaign was...2020-11-3052 minTalking Shop PodcastAre You Slacking Off While Working From Home? Plus: Why YouTubers Should Be Included In Your Comms PlanAn https://financialpost.com/executive/careers/howard-levitt-working-from-home-is-giving-rise-to-an-insidious-trend-time-theft-by-employees (article) appeared in a Canadian newspaper this week alleging that workers are slacking off while working from home, "stealing" time from their employer. Ewan completely debunks this argument, saying work has only infiltrated more parts of our lives and left us working longer hours than ever before. Cam and Ewan also discuss what a modern workplace would look like.
In this week's PR segment, Cam dives into the world of YouTube influencers. He documents the growth of influencers in general and why they should be an important component of PR or marketing plans...2020-11-2350 min
Talking Shop PodcastHow PR has Changed, What Companies Often Overlook, Jeffrey Toobin is Fired, and a Female Baseball GMWe had the privilege of welcoming Edelman Hong Kong Head of Corporate Simon Murphy to the show this week to get his perspective on how the PR industry has changed over the years, what companies often overlook when putting a communications plan together, how the recent US presidential election affected clients far beyond the United States, and what advice he'd give to small businesses struggling with PR.
Then Ewan updates the infamous Jeffrey Toobin case. You may recall from Episode 29 that Toobin, a New Yorker staff writer and CNN pundit, accidentally exposed himself during a staff Zoom call. Well, the...2020-11-1651 min
Talking Shop PodcastThe Election Episode: Trump and Biden's PR Strategies, Speeches, News Coverage, and Prop 22 Battle in CaliforniaWe wondered if we'd have a winner declared by the time we recorded Episode #31, and we just made it: Joe Biden was declared President-Elect after securing enough votes in the electoral college to secure victory -- but not without some drama. We dive into all things election, including the chronology of events on election night and the advice PR teams may have been giving the candidates. We also look at the speeches from Trump and Biden on election night and thereafter, picking out parts that worked and others that didn't.
Of course, selecting a president wasn't the only thing on...2020-11-091h 03
Talking Shop PodcastWhat It's Like Arguing Before the Supreme Court, What Companies Must Do to Prepare for a PR Crisis, Jeffrey Epstein and Glenn GreenwaldWe welcomed special guest Allyson Lee to the PR & Law Podcast this week to talk about her case, which was heard before the Supreme Court of Canada. Very few cases make it that far, so Lee's experience is more rare than you'd think. She walked us through it, from strange book binding to the feeling of directly addressing the seven justices. Lee won the case, which set an important precedent that companies are going to have to contend with, too.
Then we look at how to prepare your company for a PR crisis in a year that feels like...2020-11-0249 min
Talking Shop PodcastA Humiliating (and Costly) Zoom Call for a Prominent Journalist, Why ESG and CSR are Critical to PR, the Joy of RSS feeds, and Canada's Contribution to the Alt-RightIt's not everyday that a case like this lands on our lap: a prominent journalist exposed himself on a company Zoom call, apparently unaware that his colleagues could see what he was doing. It's embarrassing, to be sure, but what's the legal case against the New Yorker's Jeffrey Toobin? He claims it was an accident, so is he still liable for sexual misconduct? What about the PR fallout for Toobin, The New Yorker, and CNN, where he also works as a pundit? It's a fascinating case and we look at it from every angle.
Then Cam looks at the top...2020-10-2657 min
CamMacMurchy.com... with SoundOctober 25, 2020: The Alt-Right's Sad Decline Documented in White NoiseThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-10-2504 minTalking Shop PodcastThe Dreaded Workplace Investigation, All About Content Marketing, Travel Bubbles and New AlbumsWe've all heard about workplace investigations, and many of us have been a part of them in some form or another. This week Ewan talks about why workplace investigations are sometimes necessary, how employers should conduct them to ensure they mitigate risk, and provides some surprising advice for employees who find themselves in investigators' crosshairs. It's definitely worth a listen.
Then Cam explains content marketing, which has taken off in recent years to become a staple of many successful companies. Cam explains how content marketing works, what you should know before starting, and why it's beneficial.
We also discuss three...2020-10-1959 min
Talking Shop PodcastWhat To Do If Your Boss Gives You A Performance Improvement Plan, Trying to Spin Your Way Out of an Extra-Marital Affair, and eBay's Cockroach ScandalThe dreaded Performance Improvement Plan is something workers want to avoid, but employees do have ways to protect themselves. Ewan gives some great advice on how to respond to PIPs, as they're known, and ensure that your voice is heard. On the management side, Ewan explains what companies should do to make sure their PIPs are air-tight.
Then Cam dives into the sexting and extra-marital affair scandal that has engulfed North Carolina Senate candidate Cal Cunningham. Politicians cheating on their spouses is a story as old as time, but the expectations are changing and so have PR approaches. Cam makes...2020-10-1248 minTalking Shop PodcastDissecting White House Communications over President Trump's Health, Walmart's $20 million Discrimination Settlement, and US MilitiasWe debate Walmart's recent settlement of a class-action lawsuit claiming the company had discriminatory hiring practices because of a physical test used to screen candidates. Ewan looks at the thorny issues of candidate screening, what Walmart did wrong, and what other companies should be careful of during the hiring process.
US President Donald Trump's health is making headlines around the world, but communications from the White House have left a lot of questions unanswered. Cam dives into the chronology of events and looks at the performance of doctor Sean Conley, the president's physician, during media briefings.
Plus: the history of...2020-10-0556 minTalking Shop PodcastEpisode #25: Facebook Staff Challenge Zuckerberg in Leaked Audio, Zuck's Friendship with Trump, Managing a Cyberattack PR Crisis, and How to Stay Safe OnlineWe hit the quarter century mark by looking closely at the internal strife at Facebook after audio from staff meetings was leaked to reporters. Ewan looks at the situation from an employment lawy point of view, but it also raises several big questions about how the company deals with PR challenges both internally and externally -- made even more complicated by CEO Mark Zuckerberg's relationship with President Donald Trump.
Then we dive into some tips and advice for managing a PR crisis related to cyberattacks, which are on a steep rise. Nearly all companies collect data of some kind, and...2020-09-2800 minTalking Shop PodcastShock (Again) over Racism in China, Why it's Important to Have Unfettered Access to Case Law, TikTok's Aggressive PR Statement, Enya and the Beastie BoysWhile America continues to wrestle with racism, most people would be shocked at how tolerant other countries are of overt discrimination. Case in point: the removal of Star Wars actor John Boyega from Jo Malone's advertisements in China -- because he's black. It's not the first time this has happened to black actors in China, and not even the first time it's happened to John Boyega! Cam looks at what went wrong, why this is not a situation with easy answers, and what PR teams can consider before signing off on a global ad campaign.
Ewan dives into the issue...2020-09-2100 minTalking Shop PodcastChina's 2 Food Delivery Giants Face the Same PR Crisis Differently, Who COVID-19 Hurts Most, Fleeing to Taiwan, and White ParentsIt's not widely known outside of China, but the country's food delivery services are already light years ahead of everyone else. The food delivery market - estimated at US$45 billion per year, or double the size of the U.S. market - has grown by cutting costs to the bone and promising shorter and shorter delivery times. Then a magazine's expose looked at the safety shortcuts drivers were taking, pushing the issue into the forefront of news coverage and online discussion. Both Meituan and Ele.me found themselves in the midst of a PR crisis, but they handled it completely...2020-09-1400 min
The Bird's Eye ViewAFC East Preview Show (feat. Ewan Sellars and Dan Mastro)Previewing the AFC East. I have former OSU Javelin star Dan Mastro come on to preview his Miami Dolphins and talk about fantasy football. Another good friend Ewan Sellars comes on to talk about his New England Patriots outlook with Brady out and Cam in, along with his other Boston Sports teams. I then preview the NY Jets and Buffalo Bills and how I think they're going to do including possible regression for a set of 3rd year QBs.2020-09-081h 09Talking Shop PodcastNever Say "No Comment" and More Foundational PR Tips, the Perils of Navigating Workplace Cultures, and How to Manage a Bad OneWe open the show talking about renewed protests in both the United States and Hong Kong, then dive right into the confounding issue of workplace cultures after Netflix's strange unique work environment became public. How do office cultures form? Are they top down or bottom up? Regardless, they are contentious because workplace cultures can often be fodder for legal cases. Ewan talks about what to look out for.
Cam then goes into some foundational PR lessons with some help from former US presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, including why spokespeople should never, ever, say "no comment".
Then we find...2020-09-0700 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundSeptember 2, 2020: This ain't your dad's flight simulatorThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-09-0203 minTalking Shop PodcastCommunications During Racial Unrest, Comparing Convention Speeches, and Discrimination Based on HairstylesWhat a week! Another senseless killing of a black man in America by law enforcement, an historic boycott by NBA players, more violent protests in U.S. cities, and the 2020 Republican National Convention thrown in too. We get through all of it, looking for PR wins and tough lessons, particularly for companies looking to find the right words to communicate to their employees, the community, and their customers.
Then Ewan dives into hairstyles, and why a growing number of U.S. states and Canadian provinces have already made clear that employers can't discriminate based on hairstyle. He explains what this...2020-09-0100 minTalking Shop PodcastShould Uber Drivers be Treated Like Employees? Also: "Cancel Culture", a Baseball Broadcaster Ruins His Career in a Split Second, and Groundhog DayUber and Lyft drivers in California are demanding to be treated as employees, with all the benefits and protections that entails -- but will it work? Could the ride sharing companies survive? We tell you what the law says, dissect the PR battle being waged, and explain why it's a fascinating case that could reverberate across the entire gig economy.
Then we hear some shocking audio from a live, televised baseball broadcast and the surreal apology interrupted by a home run. Should Cincinnati Reds on-air guy Thom Brennaman lose his job? And is his legacy be ruined? Is "Cancel Culture"...2020-08-2400 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundAugust 17, 2020: McDonald's Public Pursuit of Former CEO a Fascinating Case StudyThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-08-1702 min
Talking Shop PodcastMcDonald's Plunged Into Crisis Over Serial-Dating CEO, Why His Severance is Threatened, How to Manage Crises on Social Media, and the 1980s Adult Film IndustryWe dissect the fascinating case of former McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook, who was fired last year for having a consensual relationship with an employee in violation of the company's policies. Fast forward to this week, when McDonald's management announced they uncovered other relationships and sued Easterbrook to claw back his severance package. We'll explain why this case is groundbreaking, and take a look at the fascinating legal and PR implications.
Then Cam dives into social media, particularly how companies should plan for a crisis. He shares a number of tips to lower risk and make sure companies are communicating effectively...2020-08-1700 min
Talking Shop PodcastTop PR Minds Share Ideas to Save Ellen DeGeneres, Why Accepting a Demotion During COVID-19 Isn't a Given, and Jim Carrey Opens UpThe scandal engulfing Ellen DeGeneres has been a PR nightmare for the popular talk show host, but also creates a significant challenge for the brightest minds in PR. We dissect what has transpired so far, where mistakes were made, and sift through advice from PR professionals on what to do next to save the show -- and her own reputation.
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the economy, pushing 40 million people out of a job in the US alone. But while layoffs and furloughs are common, those aren't the only tools in management's toolbox. More employees are finding themselves facing...2020-08-1000 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundAugust 4, 2020: PR Guru Edward Segal Joins the PR & Law Podcast to Talk COVID-19, Facebook, and How to Prepare for Speeches Under Intense Media ScrutinyThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-08-0402 min
Talking Shop PodcastCrisis Comms Expert Edward Segal on Communicating COVID and Facebook's Fumbles. Also: New Work Contracts, "Karen", and Success AddictionThe author of "Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies (https://amzn.to/3k5LCEK)" Edward Segal shared practical advice for companies communicating with staff about COVID-19, including how to manage layoffs or furloughs in a caring, empathetic way. He also critiqued Facebook's communications performance from the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2016 to today, and why companies currently boycotting the service could find themselves with their own scandals to manage. The 30-year communications veteran also shared tips on preparing a great speech, how to stay calm before facing the media, and why keeping...2020-08-0300 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundJuly 30, 2020: The World Quietly Inches Closer to WarThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-07-3003 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundJuly 28, 2020: "Release the Kraken!"This is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-07-2802 minTalking Shop PodcastHow Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Nailed Her Speech, the Seattle Kraken Give a Lesson in Marketing, and Unsafe WorkplacesAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez shows off her communications skills in a passionate rebuttal to Republican Ted Yoho following a confrontation earlier in the week. We dissect her approach and explain why it worked so well, then mentioned a few other tips to become a compelling public speaker.
COVID-19 cases may still be on the upswing, but companies are asking reluctant employees to come back to the office. If you don't feel safe, what options do you have?
Then...
"Release the Kraken!" went from an obscure movie reference to centerstage in a genius marketing maneuver in Seattle. We also look at the ice...2020-07-2600 minTalking Shop PodcastCan Shops Make You Wear Masks? Also: PR Lessons from a Veteran Spin Doctor, Canada v. USA, and a Homeless Baseball TeamLessons from the world of PR and employment law are more pertinent than ever, especially as the pandemic continues to spread rapidly across the US and now in Hong Kong, too. Ewan provides a definitive answer on whether stores can make you wear a mask, and when a person might have a legitimate case to ignore the policy.
Then we dive into some PR lessons from 30-year PR veteran Edward Segal, the author of a Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare For and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1529361427/ref=as_li_qf...2020-07-2000 minTalking Shop PodcastWhat is TikTok, and Why are Governments Banning It? Plus Discrimination on Religious Grounds and RobinhoodWe raced through the show this week with so much to cover. We kicked off looking at how COVID-19 has come back with a vengeance, and not just in the US this time. We look at how discrimination works on religious grounds, and then dive into the story of TikTok, what it is, how it works, and why governments are banning it.
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If you...2020-07-1300 minTalking Shop PodcastUnited Airlines Hits Some PR Turbulence, Hong Kong Falls, Advertisers Unlike Facebook, and Vietnam and Canada Find COVID SuccessUnited Airlines runs into both legal and PR trouble this week after some ill-advised comments from its Chief of Communications on precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on board.
Hong Kong's freedoms virtually vanish overnight (literally), leaving the city firmly in the clutches of Beijing and potentially making criminals out of people who support Hong Kong's protest movement all around the world. Cam speaks about what it's like having such a monumental change in the city he calls home.
We also discuss Facebook's slow-moving train wreck, as the list of advertisers boycotting the company continues to grow. We play...2020-07-0600 minTalking Shop PodcastThe Gig Economy - Good or Bad?, Uber Driver Sues Uber, When Doxxing Goes Too Far, and VIP PartiesCam and Ewan debate the 'gig economy', going back and forth over whether millennials and Gen Z have lucked out with all the cool digital opportunities, or whether they're stuck building a career with scraps of work here and there without any benefits. The debate stems from an Uber driver in Toronto who is suing Uber, claiming he's an employee of the company and not a contractor.
Then we dive into the controversial practice of doxxing and whether it's justified to punish bad behavior. Mob justice doesn't come without risks, of course.
We also talk about a surprising milestone in...2020-06-2900 minTalking Shop PodcastThe US "Gives Up", the Supreme Court Defines "Sex", a Glimpse into the Horrific Culture of Hazing, and Jon Stewart ReturnsHazing is an ugly ritual that permeated junior hockey for years, but those responsible are now facing a reckoning. We discuss why the toxic culture behind hazing is a PR disaster for a sport that is already considered violent.
Ewan goes into the US Supreme Court decision last week that defines the word "sex". We look at the ruling, the dissent, and what it means for employers and employees.
Then it's back into COVID-19, which is continuing to infect people in many parts of the United States as economies open. We talk about what the rising numbers could mean for...2020-06-2200 minTalking Shop PodcastSocial Justice and #BLM Raise Stakes for Brands, Cathay Pacific Bailed Out, Harry Potter and Gender Dysphoria, Seinfeld vs. MaronWhat a show! A lot is packed into this week's episode, including a look at how companies are increasingly under-the-gun in an age of social justice, with consumers demanding more than platitudes and simple statements of support of the Black Lives Matter movement -- they want real action. We also welcome journalist Danny Lee from the South China Morning Post to talk about the surprise bailout of Cathay Pacific by the Hong Kong government and how COVID-19 has decimated airlines globally.
Ewan shines some light on a story that didn't manage to break through in a busy news week: the...2020-06-1500 minTalking Shop PodcastHBO Max's Marketing Mess, Facing Your Own Decline, and Why Women are Carrying the Burden of COVID-19The impact of COVID-19 is being felt worldwide, but not evenly. We look at how women have an even heavier burden, particularly with kids unable to attend classes. Also, with HBO Max officially launched, we join many others in asking: what exactly is this service? How's it different from HBO Go or NBO Now? It's the perfect case study of a marketing mess.
We also recommend an excellent interview with famed US writer Ta-Nehisi Coates and why it's in your own best interest to confront the inevitable decline in your professional capability.
If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a...2020-06-0800 min361 PodcastHeadsets, lock-down habits & money [S18E05]Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler, our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with).
This week the team discuss:
The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid.
Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent?
...2020-06-061h 02Talking Shop PodcastHow Brands are Responding to George Floyd, the Firing of Amy Cooper after a Racist Outburst in Central Park, and Hong Kong Might Not be Dead YetWe just lived through one of the busiest news weeks since we started the show, and we tackled all of it! We dive into the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and the nationwide riots that followed. A poll by PR firm Edelman shows that 2/3 of consumers want brands to take a moral stand on issues important to them, so we take a look at what Nike and Reebok have done about Floyd's death and changing consumer expectations.
We also play the shocking video of a confrontation in Central Park, where an employee of Franklin Templeton has...2020-06-0100 minTalking Shop PodcastBeijing Pulls Hong Kong Closer with Security Law, Why Some Legal Firms Wrongly Insist on Paper, and COVID Becomes a Part of LifeHong Kong was in the headlines again this week after Beijing took a drastic step to force a national security law on the semi-autonomous region. We dive into the issue and potential fallout, which includes protests over the weekend in which police fired more tear gas. To fix the city's image, Hong Kong's government has put out a call for PR firms -- but is improving the city's image even possible?
Then we look at a strange argument declaring paper use at law firms superior to digital-only firms. Sorry, what?! We get into that, and a depressing look at what...2020-05-2500 minTalking Shop PodcastShocking Anger at the "Fake News" Media, Balancing Law and PR Risk, COVID Delirium and Get it in Writing!We play a shocking piece of audio from a protest in New York where people shout profanity at a journalist who turned up to cover the protest. The news media may have a bigger PR problem than news organizations would like to admit. We dive into the issue and look at how to get a balanced news diet.
We got into some interesting debates in Episode 6 around when to be litigious and when to be more trusting. If you get promises from your boss, make sure you get it in writing -- even if it's just in an email. At...2020-05-1800 minTalking Shop PodcastThe Embarrassing Leak of Private Misogynistic Chats on Instagram, COVID Chaos in the White House, and Why People are Unhappy in Retirement**This episode is being republished due to technical issues. If you've already listened to Episode 5 you can obviously skip this. If not, hope you enjoy and sorry it's late.**
This is a good one! It moves fast, too, as we dive into the embarrassing leak of an athlete's misogynistic and damaging private Instagram messages followed by his weak apology. Ewan looks at the lawsuits over COVID-19 piling up as people demand compensation for being put at risk of contracting the disease or refunds from products and services that were never delivered. We also explore a reflective article in The Atlantic...2020-05-1400 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundMay 8, 2020: An Excellent Discussion on How Journalists Got COVID-19 so Wrong and What to Do About ItThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-05-0802 minCamMacMurchy.com... with SoundMay 4, 2020: PR & Law Podcast Looks at Current Events Through a PR and Legal LensThis is an audio version of a blog post on CamMacMurchy.com.You can also access the written version of this particular post, which includes links and other multimedia content.Who's Cam?!Cam has been in communications for 20 years, first as a journalist and now as a communications director at a global technology company. He writes primarily about the media and communications industry, technology, and travel, but also touches on current events involving Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other hot topics in Asia.If you're into PR, marketing, and communications, please...2020-05-0402 minTalking Shop PodcastGuns as an Identity, Battle Over Victoria's Secret, China's Newfound Aggression and The Last DanceThis week, Cam and Ewan look at how COVID-19 has impacted the sale of Victoria's Secret, the soaring stock market, China's new "wolf warrior" diplomats, the massacre in Canada and rapid adoption of strict gun laws, the Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance and a whole lot more.
If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend or family member. We are very grateful! You can also follow us on social media on Facebook (https://facebook.com/prlawpodcast). If you have a question for the show, please post it on social media with the hashtag #PRLawPod.
If you'd like...2020-05-0300 minTalking Shop PodcastHow to Sue China for COVID-19, Funerals in an Era of Social Distancing, and China Battles with Thailand... OnlineThis week, Cam and Ewan look at US courts potentially opening the door for individuals and companies to sue China over the economic fallout from COVID-19, the potential permanent changes to global supply chains and to globalization itself, funerals in an era of social distancing and much, much more.
If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend or family member. We are very grateful! You can also follow us on social media on Facebook (https://facebook.com/prlawpodcast). If you have a question for the show, please post it on social media with the hashtag #PRLawPod.
If you'd like...2020-04-2600 minTalking Shop PodcastZoom Scandal, a Debate Over the "China Virus", and What to Do if Your Workplace is UnsafeWe open the show by looking at COVID-19 from two very different spots: Toronto, where a "shelter in place" edict continues to leave streets empty and businesses closed, and Hong Kong, where things are almost back to normal. Restaurants and shopping malls are even full of people!
We also look at popular video conferencing app Zoom and it's long list of security blunders, what employees can do if they feel unsafe at work, and a look at comedian Bill Maher's insistence at calling COVID-19 the "Chinese virus".
Related links:
A Message to Our Users (https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/01/a-message-to-our-users...2020-04-1900 minTalking Shop PodcastLaid-Off Employee Rights During COVID-19, Permanent Changes to Work, and Masks as a Cultural SymbolWith COVID-19 continuing to cause mayhem around the world both medically and economically, there was no shortage of angles to discuss in episode one of the PR & Law Podcast.
Below are links to some of the topics, items, or resources mentioned during the show. If you have a PR or legal question, please send it to us on Twitter with the hashtag #PRLawPod and follow us at Facebook (https://facebook.com/prlawpodcast).
Larry Salibra (https://twitter.com/larrysalibra) that cuts through the disinformation with practical and actionable steps (some may even say common sense steps)
Cam's blog post on...2020-04-1200 min
Centre for Public Law (CPL) PodcastCPL Seminar: 'Is Foreign Policy Special?' - Ewan SmithOn 28 February 2020 Dr Ewan Smith (University of Oxford) gave a seminar entitled "Is Foreign Policy Special?" hosted by the Centre for Public Law (CPL).For more information see the CPL website at: https://www.cpl.law.cam.ac.uk2020-02-2822 minPublic Lectures from the Faculty of Law, University of CambridgeCPL Seminar: 'Is Foreign Policy Special?' - Ewan SmithOn 28 February 2020 Dr Ewan Smith (University of Oxford) gave a seminar entitled "Is Foreign Policy Special?" hosted by the Centre for Public Law (CPL).For more information see the CPL website at: https://www.cpl.law.cam.ac.uk2020-02-2822 min
3CL Travers Smith Seminar Series Podcast'Do Corporations Increase Inequality?' - Ewan McGaughey: 3CL Travers Smith SeminarDr Ewan McGaughey of King's College London gave an evening seminar entitled "Do Corporations Increase Inequality?" on Wednesday 27 January 2016 at the Faculty of Law as a guest of 3CL (The Centre for Corporate and Commercial Law).
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Podcast Archives - cameronreilly.comGDay World 199 – Cam Takes Over TPN RockSo… since Ewan Spence started doing TPN Rock a couple of years ago, I’ve wanted to have a crack at it. And as soon as he told me he was looking for guests hosts, I DEMANDED a go at it. And it was FUN! Too much fun almost. I got to live out my radio DJ fantasy. Who knows, G’Day World might end up a music show.
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Track 1: “Save Me” by The Napoleon Blown Aparts
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Track 2: “Cruel Kindess” by Hiding Place
Download “Cruel...2007-02-1200 minPodcast Archives - cameronreilly.comGDAY WORLD!!! #146 about Larry Brilliant, Tara Moss and changing the worldCheck out our new sponsors! iTrainer.com.au and lastminute-auction.com
Join Cameron Reilly, Australia’s #1 “new media” GURU, his old buddy Richard Giles, while they get all “blokey” about:
Cameron’s recent rounds of meetings with magazine publishers, TV production companies, TV network chiefs, radio station chiefs and more.
Did you know that podcasting is just like wanking… for money?
The results of the recent TPN Ebay auctions
Cameron gets a little too close to Canadian-Australian model-author Tara Moss
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