PR in the disinformation bubble, Mandelson’s doorstep and breaking cover
David and Simon discuss lines in the sand, when to say nothing and spilling the beans.
When It Hits the Fan · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss how best to navigate the 'disinformation bubble' that appears to be parked over Washington DC. Could business take a lead from the media on drawing lines in the sand?
Following Peter Mandelson's apparently off-the-cuff remark that Donald Trump's speech, in which he called Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator, was "interesting", what's the best way to deal with uninvited questions from a reporter? Is silence always golden?
And, how long should people who've held positions of power and influence wait before they spill the beans on their old organisation?
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