Podcasts about Mark Borkowski

Reputation is often treated like an invisible asset—vital but fragile. And while we insure everything from homes to art collections, very few think to protect their name. In this episode, we speak to PR pioneer Mark Borkowski about a bold new product: crisis insurance for individuals. It's not just an idea—it's a rethinking of how we prepare for the worst-case scenario in a world where reputation can be destroyed with just one social media post.Listen For4:10 The Power of Optimism Bias10:33 Delivering Bad News to Powerful Clients13:25 Why Killing Your Ego Matters18:12 What Is Reputational Risk Insurance?21:39 Building an Insurance Product for Reputation22:50 Answer to Last Episode's Question From Guest Jo Carr Guest: Mark BorkowskiWebsite | Email | X | LinkedIn See the LONGER FULL INTERVIEW on our YouTube ChannelYou TubeRate this podcast with just one click Stories and Strategies WebsiteCurzon Public Relations WebsiteAre you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with us:LinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestRequest a transcript of this episodeSupport the show

Tech & Science daily looks at Donald Trump's presidential election digital communications strategy in comparison to the media gameplan deployed by his rival Kamala Harris. Communications expert Mark Borkowski, founder of Borkowski PR, examines the campaigns, Elon Musk's backing and Trump's all important decision to bet big on podcasts, notably Joe Rogan. Plus, snow finally falls on Japan's Mount Fuji after record warm spell - insight with University of Glasgow earth sciences expert Adam Smith.Also in this episode:Morning & evening exercise ‘could cut bowel cancer risk'World's first wooden satellite launchedEmperor penguin pops up in Australia...over 2,000 miles from home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson first talks about something many people who live in the GTA will want to hear... the province is stepping in and helping the city accelerate the major repairs needed on the Gardiner. Provincial Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria joined Alex to talk about why the province got involved, how they plan to keep contractors on the promised timeline and how much time this could save Ontarians. Next, Alex speaks with the President and CEO of SecondStreet Colin Craig about his new documentary "Health Reform Now"! Colin and Alex talk about why this free documentary was made, what state our healthcare system is in and what we can change ASAP to help all Canadians live better lives. And finally, Canadians were given a small glimmer of hope...The Bank of Canada has once again lowered interest rates! But is that enough for people to feel relief? So Alex had Mark Borkowski, the co-founder and president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions about what this could mean for the stock and real estate markets...and for Canadians bank accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian business mogul "Mr. Wonderful" a.k.a. Kevin O'Leary recently spoke out against Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's qualifications in a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg. But did he say anything inaccurate or even out of line? Guest host Anthony Furey speaks with  Mark Borkowski co-founder president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp about Kevin O'Leary's comments, what he got right...and what he should've kept to himself GUEST: Mark Borkowski, Co-Founder & Presdient of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Borkowski/100019286895722/?paipv=0&eav=AfY2YeNcABtZtfsM8FT5diIDvI1ixl5cKigUd4K8HuFQTTl6w1Ir0PksaO61E166wAE&_rdr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The contentious Capital Gains Tax has been finally brought into effect and has left a lot of people in less-than-desirable conditions. In light of this, guest host Anthony Furey is joined by Mark Borkowski, the co-founder and president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisition Corp about how this new tax is hurting everyone from multimillion-dollar businesses to the average household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack interviews Jeffrey McCain and Mark Borkowski.Jeffrey McCain comes from a multi-generational business and entrepreneurial family. Jeff learned from his grandfather, father and uncle, the founder and president of McCain and Maple Leaf Foods and through interactions with corporate executives and founder owned businesses that personal growth and fulfillment would only come from getting one's hands dirty and building a lasting legacy.Mark Borkowski is president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions mid mid-market sell-side M&A brokerage firm based in Toronto since 1987. Mercantile is focused on the sale of private founder-owned businesses sold to international strategic, private equity, Family Offices, institutional or private high net buyers.

PR consultant Mark Borkovski discusses culture wars in the latest episode of PRWeek's Beyond the Noise podcast.Beyond the Noise, which is published on alternate weeks, looks at some of the biggest issues affecting comms and PR. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.Joining the podcast this week is PR consultant, author and popular public speaker Mark Borkowski.A regular in PRWeek's Power Book, he is the founder of his eponymous PR agency Borkowski, which has successfully delivered publicity, communications and crisis management campaigns for over 30 years.Speaking to PRWeek UK editor John Harrington and news editor Siobhan Holt, Borkowski discusses how to navigate ‘culture wars'.There has been a spate of high-profile incidents by brands recently, from Bud Light's missteps in handling the aftermath of its partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney last year to Nike's England men's football kit featuring what the brand described as a ‘playful' version of the St George's Cross on the collar.In this episode, Borkowski talks about the challenges associated with ‘culture wars' and considers the recent examples in the news. He reflects on how the changing media landscape is affecting the situation.We also hear his insight on avoiding controversy and backlash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized on March 11 for “confusion” caused by her altering of a family photo released by the palace—an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal's health but had the opposite effect. Several news agencies that initially published the photo, including The Associated Press, withdrew the image over concerns about digital manipulation. Issued by the couple's Kensington Palace office on March 10 to mark Mother's Day in Britain, it was the first official photo of 42-year-old Kate since she had abdominal surgery nearly three months ago. The retractions sent the online rumor mill, already rampant with speculation over Kate's operation and recuperation, into overdrive. The PR disaster is more evidence that the royal family's long-held mantra—“never complain, never explain”—is impossible in a social media-saturated era. In a post on social media, Kate said that “like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing.” Former BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt said the mishandled photo release “is damaging for the royals.” “Their challenge is that people will now question whether they can be trusted and believed when they next issue a health update,” he wrote on X. The royal family is under particular scrutiny because King Charles III has also had to cancel public duties while he undergoes treatment for an unspecified form of cancer. The monarch has canceled all his public engagements, though he has been photographed walking to church and meeting privately with government officials and dignitaries. Charles' relative openness about his diagnosis was a departure from the generally secretive royal family. But it has been eclipsed in popular interest by curiosity over Kate's condition. In the absence of firm information, conspiracy theories have rushed to fill the vacuum. At the time, royal aides told The Sun newspaper: “We've seen the madness of social media [...], but the princess has a right to privacy and asks the public to respect that.” “The question is, with all the conspiracy theories running around, is whether people believe it. And I'm not sure that they will,” said veteran public relations consultant Mark Borkowski. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

The Princess of Wales has apologised "for any confusion" after she admitted "editing" a Mother's Day image of her and her children.    Major international picture agencies told media outlets to "kill" the photo from their systems 12 hours after the picture was released by Kensington Palace on Sunday. AP told Sky News the photo broke their manipulation rules as it shows an "inconsistency in the alignment of Princess Charlotte's left hand".    Kill notices are uncommon and usually due to issues with copyright or journalistic process – and this has never happened to a royal picture.    On this edition of the Sky News Daily, Sarah-Jane Mee speaks to Adam Parker from our data and forensics unit, who reveals what the team have learned after analysing the photo's metadata.    Plus, PR expert Mark Borkowski on whether this has fanned rather than extinguished online rumours, and our Royal Correspondent Rhiannon Mills on where this leaves the royal family.  Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Podcast producer: Sydney Pead Promotion producer: David Chipakupaku Editor: Wendy Parker 

This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss the situation surrounding allegations made against Red Bull Racing team principal, Christian Horner, and how the team themselves are dealing with the ongoing scandal. Jacki begins by praising Red Bull's crisis communications strategy, in particular their continued transparency and the authenticity they have demonstrated both with their own comms and the visibility they are continuing to give Horner on the eve of the new Formula 1 season. Lyle discusses the recent PR Week article which quotes the likes of Lorna O'Neill, former head of comms at Thomas Cook, and industry veteran Mark Borkowski, both of whom state that Red Bull will need to tread carefully given how synonymous Horner is with the Red Bull F1 brand. There is time for the two to outline their preference between Horner and Mercedes principal Toto Wolff, and Lyle includes his customary football analogy, comparing the two F1 supremos to the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsène Wenger in their heyday. For the PR Week article on this situation, head to: https://www.prweek.com/article/1862223/horner-playing-hardball-%E2%80%93-whats-gone-wrong-red-bulls-crisis-planArtwork by DimosoMusic by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lyle@dimoso.com or info@dimoso.comMore information at www.dimoso.com and www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian interviews Mark Borkowski. Mark, President of Mercantile M&A, talks about the current market to buy sell and finance small and medium-sized businesses. We discuss how concern about the economy, interest rates, debt markets, capital gains taxes and many people's passion to own their own business impacts the current M&A market.

Conservative peer Lord Stewart Jackson of Peterborough kicks off this morning's show by delving into the morning's top stories as Channel migrant crossings hit a new daily record for 2023 as 686 arrive in small boats. PR and media expert Mark Borkowski joins shortly after to discuss the ongoing controversy within the BBC as pressure grows on the broadcaster after it suspends a presenter accused of paying a teenager for sexually explicit photographs with Home Secretary Suella Braverman says the corporation's investigation to establish the facts must be allowed to happen. Former Conservative Mr Nick De Bois CBE returns to the Independent Republic to discuss his recent knife crime campaign as Record number of repeat knife crime offenders are spared jail. And Founder of Standing For Woman Kellie Jay Keen closes the show to discuss gender madness as the vagina has been rebranded as a ‘bonus hole' by a cervical cancer charity. All that and so much more, so tune in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome PR guru Mark Borkowski along with Adweek's creativity editor (and resident American in London) Brittaney Kiefer to unpack whether King Charles' coronation will usher in a new era of PR for the brand and institution that is the British monarchy. We discuss the palace's tumultuous relationship with the British tabloids, the impact of Prince Harry's and Meghan's breakaway and subsequent media deals and, of course, "Spare,". Will recent headlines about the royal family's historical links to colonialism, and -- more acutely -- the pomp and pageantry of a taxpayer-funded coronation amid a cost of living crisis affect the King's ability to shift public perception? Or is the next season of The Crown being written before our eyes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The City of Milwaukee is exploring making stoplights flash red after 10pm to help in the fight against reckless driving. Alderman Mark Borkowski joined Wisconsin's Afternoon News to discuss the concept, as well as if leadership is doing enough to fight the reckless driving epidemic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.Today we're chatting to Mark Borkowski about some of the biggest stories in the media recently.For those who don't know, Mark's had a stellar PR career, starting as a publicist in the theatre and running Borkowski PR for something like 32 years.Before we start the PRmoment Awards 2023 early entry deadline is on 16th December, check out the awards site PRmomentAwards.com for all the details.Thanks to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors, The PRCA.Here's a summary of what Mark and PRmoment founder Ben Smith discussed:1.30 mins Mark laments the lack of curiosity in the news cycle currently.2.30 mins Mark discusses what will happen to PR and to journalism if Twitter fails.“We are getting a sense of just how important Twitter is to PR and the media”7 mins  Does Mark look at the Elon Musk publicity machine in awe?“Every generation throws up one enormous personality who is bigger than the media that wants to bring him down!”“Certain people have that ‘stuff' - the power to understand who his key audience is…and understand how to make money”9.30 mins What has Mark made of Matt Hancock's latest reinvention attempt on I'm A Celebrity? “The winners out of this are ITV…this is a man in search of a career…he knows his political career is over”“The power of these programmes is in the (social media) edit”“The people who come out of I'm a Celeb well are usually comedians or much younger people, more telegenic individuals, who have line and length”“The audience hasn't changed their minds about him…he'll be a low-rate Micheal Portillo. There's always Panto!”13 mins Mark gives his perspective about David Beckham and Qatar - has the shine come off Golden Balls?17 mins Is Joe Lycett better at PR than he is at comedy?“It was so authentic, it was so well thought through…it captured the media for a good 10-day period”19 mins Does Mark think that every creative media stunt idea has now been done to death?“The news agenda and societal and cultural changes refresh the ideas of what a stunt might look like in a specific age. The motivations never change…but it's the cultural context and where society is both politically and socially that can drive the success of a stunt.”

Brian interviews Mark Borkowski. Mark is President of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp. Mark says that for the first time in his career there are more sellers than buyers and there is a great opportunity for anyone that was ever interested in buying a small or medium size business. Higher interest rates, debt increases caused by pandemic close downs and fear of a coming recession are some of the reasons why there are more sellers but if you ever wanted to buy, values are down now.

Slaughtered in the Afternoon, at the Surgeon's Hall with your host Copstick, and special guests Simon Fanshawe, & Mark Borkowski. Stephen O'Donnell was twiddling nobs, and butting-in. Shows: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/false-teeth-in-a-pork-pie-how-to-unleash-your-inner-crazy https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/simon-fanshawe-the-power-of-difference

Anneka Rice and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Emer Reynolds, Travis Alabanza, Mark Borkowski and George Fouracres for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from St Paul & the Broken Bones and Comorian.

When U.S. Customs and Border Protection considers its supply chain, the range of products and services is almost endless. One day they might be buying food and clothes for migrants. The next day, CBP may be buying unmanned aerial vehicles to protect the border. And the next day, CBP may be buying IT systems to process forms. Mark Borkowski, the assistant commissioner in the Office of Acquisition and the chief acquisition officer at CBP, spoke with Federal News Network Executive Editor Jason Miller on Ask the CIO.

Francis Hoar starts the show, discussing what parents can do about children wearing face masks in schools. Mike has a rant about a very naughty postie. Tonia Buxton and Mike have their weekly chat. Finally, Mark Borkowski joins Mike to speak about Prince Andrew. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian speaks to Mark Borkowski, president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp. There is a very disturbing news that emerged today that another Chinese real development company is in real trouble... Listen in...

John Rentoul starts the show, reacting to what the Chancellor laid out yesterday. Ben Habib discusses the latest in the Brexit fishing row. Helen Dale and Mike chat about how a tribunal has ruled that speaking to a Liverpudlian like Harry Enfield isn't racist. Finally, Mark Borkowski speaks to Mike about John Lewis pulling their misleading T.V. advert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I focus on China's embattled developer Evergrande which is on the brink of default. Tonight we discuss why it matters. Snowed under its crushing debt of $300 billion, Evergrande is so huge that the fallout from any failure could hurt not just China's economy. Contagion could spread to markets beyond China. My panelists are: - Charles Burton - Senior Fellow Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, European Values Center for Security Policy.- Mark Borkowski, president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp

Brian interviews Mark Borkowski, president of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corp. Mark and I discuss the state of the Mergers & Acquisitions market for small and mid size businesses in Canada which he says is on fire and has never been better. Multiple are at an all time high as is US and Private Equity interest in buying well run profitable Canadian firms. We discuss CPC's, SPACs, how to sell your company and where and how people looking to make a million should invest, start a business!

Publicity stunts often make us think of typical Mad Men with crazy ideas to capture the attention of newspaper editors. Or celebtrities making a fake announcment on Instagram, and retracting it once they've been trending a while. Some say that in 2021, every tweet, post and vlog is a publicity stunt. To be a mover and shaker in industries that traditionally wouldn't need notoriety, now requires hundreds of thousands of followers just to be respected. So what can we learn today from a bow tie-wearing maverick responsible for famous PR stunts like chainsaw juggling, or flying Nando's chicken in helium baloons over London? About Mark Borkowski:Mark Borkowski is a notorious British PR Agent known for ruffling the feathers of the established class in media back in the 80's. He's pulled some of the most ingenius publicity stunts. He holds - for example - the World Record for the number of people involved in a custard pie fight - which promoted the opening of London's Millenium Dome in 2000. He's also the author of a number of aclaimed books including The Fame Formula, and Improperganda: The Art of Publicity Stunts. ***For suggestions and questions, WhatsApp the producers on +44 773 539 4284Follow us on Social @jaxandmartinpodJoin our online community: www.jaxandmartinshow.comWATCH the full interviews on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSIrHS7Lz3whqqKyTVziUA/videos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis speaks with actor Goya Robles (Get Shorty, POWER Book III: Raising Kanan, 11:55, Brut Force, Rattled!). In Part 1, we talk about Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman, hip hop, Def Jam Poetry, studying with Elizabeth Kemp, the core wound, shadow work playing Raul in Extremities, almost leaving school, using animal work, making urgent choices, the importance of therapy, the Idiot Workshop, working too hard, living his truth, always learning new things, being in the question, the "fuck it" stage, and his epic audition for Get Shorty. A Stamford, CT native, Goya Robles is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio and holds an MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York. A Latino actor of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, his portrayal of heartbreaking, volatile, vulnerable characters have become a stamp in all of his work. Goya is most recognized for his breakout role as Yago in the critically acclaimed series Get Shorty on EPIX, working alongside Ray Romano and Chris O'Dowd. He has starred in numerous independent films, including a supporting lead role as Teyo in the film 11:55, starring John Leguizamo, David Zayas, and Julia Stiles. He's also executive produced the short film WONDER, which won over 20 national and international film festival awards, including the HBO Shorts Competition at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Audience Award at Urbanworld. Most recently, he produced and created the art film Who Am I? - a spoken word piece about race and responsibility. You can see him in the upcoming films Brut Force, Rattled! and High Ceilings, and the TV series POWER Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz. Goya's theater credits include The Actors Studio West production of THE MOTHERF*CKER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis in LA, EXTREMITIES by William Mastrosimone, and CRYSTAL CLEAR by Phil Young, both at Dance New Amsterdam Theater in NYC. He also starred in the LAByrinth Theater Barn Series of Mark Borkowski's play, VALENTINO'S WING, starring Michael Shannon, Annabella Sciorra, and directed by Ellen Burstyn. Goya is also the creator of Paint The Mic, a performing and visual arts collaboration which brings attention to local organizations whose mission is to support under-served communities. As a spoken word artist himself, Goya created a way for artists of diverse disciplines to use their craft as a way to directly impact communities in need. Goya also taught slam poetry at The Lee Strasberg Institute in West Hollywood and his first compilation of poems was called Spit My Soul and released at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. What strikes me most about Goya's work besides his talent are his heart and authenticity. But it's his artistry that really shines through in everything he does- whether on stage, on screen or as a poet and producer. As both an actor and an advocate he is able to speak the truth, taking his pain and perspective and channeling them into his art. That's what The Actors Studio is all about, and Goya is one of the members that best exemplifies that. WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

On this episode of ActorSpeak, Austin Basis continues to speak with actor Goya Robles (Get Shorty, POWER Book III: Raising Kanan, 11:55, Brut Force, Rattled!) In Part 2, we discuss the crossroads of abuse and trauma, his mentor Ellen Burstyn, not being killed off on Get Shorty, working with director Adam Arkin, his self-critical nature, rehearsing more to reduce the "noise," working with Javier Molina, chemistry as a willingness to receive, experiencing truth, going towards the uncomfortable, LatinX buying power and representation, humanizing "villains," feeding his acting compulsion, and his dream of opening an acting school for inner city youth. A Stamford, CT native, Goya Robles is a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio and holds an MFA from The Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University in New York. A Latino actor of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian descent, his portrayal of heartbreaking, volatile, vulnerable characters have become a stamp in all of his work. Goya is most recognized for his breakout role as Yago in the critically acclaimed series Get Shorty on EPIX, working alongside Ray Romano and Chris O'Dowd. He has starred in numerous independent films, including a supporting lead role as Teyo in the film 11:55, starring John Leguizamo, David Zayas, and Julia Stiles. He's also executive produced the short film WONDER, which won over 20 national and international film festival awards, including the HBO Shorts Competition at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Audience Award at Urbanworld. Most recently, he produced and created the art film Who Am I? - a spoken word piece about race and responsibility. You can see him in the upcoming films Brut Force, Rattled! and High Ceilings, and the TV series POWER Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz. Goya's theater credits include The Actors Studio West production of THE MOTHERF*CKER WITH THE HAT by Stephen Adly Guirgis in LA, EXTREMITIES by William Mastrosimone, and CRYSTAL CLEAR by Phil Young, both at Dance New Amsterdam Theater in NYC. He also starred in the LAByrinth Theater Barn Series of Mark Borkowski's play, VALENTINO'S WING, starring Michael Shannon, Annabella Sciorra, and directed by Ellen Burstyn. Goya is also the creator of Paint The Mic, a performing and visual arts collaboration which brings attention to local organizations whose mission is to support under-served communities. As a spoken word artist himself, Goya created a way for artists of diverse disciplines to use their craft as a way to directly impact communities in need. Goya also taught slam poetry at The Lee Strasberg Institute in West Hollywood and his first compilation of poems was called Spit My Soul and released at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. What strikes me most about Goya's work besides his talent are his heart and authenticity. But it's his artistry that really shines through in everything he does- whether on stage, on screen or as a poet and producer. As both an actor and an advocate he is able to speak the truth, taking his pain and perspective and channeling them into his art. That's what The Actors Studio is all about, and Goya is one of the members that best exemplifies that. WE AUDITION is a video-chat community where actors can audition, self-tape, rehearse, and get expert industry advice. USE promo code: ACTORSPEAK to get 25% off when joining at WeAudition.com

The panel discusses England in the Euros and what needs to be done to tackle online racism following attacks on Saka, Sancho and Rashford. They then look at whether BBC's independence has been tarnished after the Robbie Gibb allegations, and what PR agencies are planning as ‘Freedom Day' approaches. Host Arvind Hickman is joined by Borkowski founder Mark Borkowski, Thread & Fables founder & former West Brom press officer Rebecca Roberts and Calacus PR founder & former BBC journalist David Alexander.

The panel discusses England in the Euros and what needs to be done to tackle online racism following attacks on Saka, Sancho and Rashford. They then look at whether BBC's independence has been tarnished after the Robbie Gibb allegations, and what PR agencies are planning as ‘Freedom Day' approaches. Host Arvind Hickman is joined by Borkowski founder Mark Borkowski, Thread & Fables founder & former West Brom press officer Rebecca Roberts and Calacus PR founder & former BBC journalist David Alexander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Clouston starts the show, discussing Freedom Day and Keir Starmer's appearance on Piers Morgan's Life Stories. Professor Karol Sikora and Mike speak about the fact that zero Covid deaths were reported yesterday. James Whale and Mike talk about a pub in Devon and how they have snubbed tourists and welcome locals only. Finally, Mark Borkowski and Mike cover the Labour Party Leader. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Richard Tice joins Mike in the studio to discuss the holiday police. Mark Borkowski and Mike discuss the infamous Martin Bashir and Diana interview. Helen Dale and Mike speak about the post- Brexit trade deal with Australia hitting UK agriculture. Lance Forman discusses anti - Semitism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Pierce speaks to PR guru Mark Borkowski on why Boris's battle against former chief of staff Dominic Cummings is a no-win scenario, and talks to Redress legal advisor Charlie Loudon on his battle to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe. Plus, Miranda Levy on her struggle to stop using anti-anxiety drug Pregabalin after a doctor prescribed it for insomnia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You guessed it.. the super league chat continues on another busy day! Paul and Max are joined by author Mike Calvin, former Spurs midfielder Jamie O'Hara, Sheffield United ladies forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, PR expert Mark Borkowski and the chair of the Mariners trust group, Kristine Green.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brian Crombie interview Mark Borkowski, CEO of Mercantile Mergers & Acquisitions Corporation about the state of the M&A mid-market in Canada, how much Private Equity is looking for deals, and how to sell or buy a company. Mark Borkowski, MBA has been helping clients in acquiring and divesting privately owned mid market companies for more than a quarter of a century. Mark's career as entrepreneur began when he was 29 years old with the co-founding of a manufacturing automation company based in Oakville Ontario. Mr. Borkowski is an accomplished public speaker and author. Mark has published over 750 articles for various industrial trade publications, newspapers, and blogs in respect to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and many other management topics. https://www.mercantilemergersacquisitions.com/#

Mark Borkowski is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the industry’s recent history. He has consistently delivered successful publicity, communications and crisis management campaigns for over 30 years.According to Richard Bailey, editor of PR Place: “Borkowski has done more than anyone to rehabilitate and celebrate the craft of the publicist by recognising the sophisticated use of psychology and visual communication.”   Mark has been named in every edition of PR Week’s Power Book, including in the inaugural 2020 list of the industry’s top crisis and reputation managers, as well as being named as one of Spears Magazine’s top reputation managers of 2021 and one of the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000 2019.In this episode of the global podcast, Thought and Leaders, Mark talks to Jonathan Gabay about his career,  views on PR trends and how organisations have used the media circus  to address the COVID pandemic and vaccination programmeA fascinating -must-hear programme that reveals the inner workings of the PR machine (34 minutes listening time)Thought and Leaders needs your help to keep broadcasting.  If you are looking for award-winning content, please contact: ask@thoughtandleaders.com

Baroness Kate Hoey starts the show. Mark Borkowski talks about Patsy Palmer, as she 'does a Piers Morgan' and ends the interview. Nick Freeman discusses E-scooters. Neil Oliver joins Mike for their weekly discussion. Finally, St. Patrick's Day for the homeschooling segment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Belinda De Lucy starts the show, to give Mike her reaction about the Meghan and Oprah interview. Professor Karol Sikora tells Mike about the vaccine showing promise against the Brazilian variant. Roger Leighton and Mike talk about how kids returned to school yesterday. Mark Borkowski joins Mike to discuss Good Morning Britain today, as Piers Morgan storms off! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew Pierce talks to PR guru Mark Borkowski about the impact of Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview - and whether it could lead to a PR war with the Royal family, and speaks to Conservative MP Sir Roger Gale on why the pay offer to nurses isn't enough. Plus, the apps where hunky Hollywood stars read you a bedtime story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baroness Fox joins Mike in the studio. Robyn Schonhofer speak to Mike as she has received the vaccine. Emma McClarkin talks about the possibility of pubs going bust. Mark Borkowski and Mike discuss Kay Burley, and how this could undermine Sky News. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Borkowski is a legend in the PR industry, running his agency Borkowski. I speak with him about why his business is booming, how the transition to remote work has been for them and why Boris Johnson's message and tone has been poor.

Mark Borkowski is an acclaimed PR specialist, writer and industry commentator. Famed for his grand publicity stunts, he has been successfully advising celebrities and brands for four decades. Since first catching the publicity bug in 1979, his headline-grabbing stunts have included filling Selfridges with hundreds of naked people and gift-wrapping a helicopter for Harrods. In this in-depth interview, he argues that despite the proliferation of fake news, social media has made it easier to protect a client’s reputation; explains why artificial intelligence means PRs will be “redundant” within 15 years, and remembers the chaos he caused by setting a bunch of live scorpions loose in a BBC green room.

In the latest of a series of podcasts with PR industry leaders in the UK PRmoment founder Ben Smith recently interviewed Mark Borkowski

The Edinburgh Fringe and changing comedy. PR guru Mark Borkowski joins comedy critic Kate Copstick and blogger John Fleming in Edinburgh… What is good, bad, changed and unchanged at the Fringe? Why agents not PR people are the downfall of the Fringe. Plus the return of The Establishment Club and Borkowski’s new search for comics, artists, musicians, poets etc for a new TV series on a channel you would not expect. And Copstick’s attempt to bring vaudeville back to TV. http://www.grouchyclub.co.uk You can also download this audio podcast from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/grouchy-clubs-mostly-about/id977279883 John Fleming posts occasional blogs at: http://blog.thejohnfleming.com

It's time to travel down the rabbit hole of truth as American satirist Joe Queenan explores a murky world of fake news, prejudice and alternative facts. "Recent politics have shown that the truth is no fun," he explains. "It's like a vegetable your mother makes you eat. Yes it may be nourishing, but it tastes terrible." With archive contributions from Donald Trump, Doris Lessing, Jeremy Corbyn, Peter Mandelson and Theresa May; plus new interviews with Mark Borkowski, Edith Hall and Julian Baggini, author of a Short History of Truth. This is Joe Queenan's follow up to previous editions on Blame, Shame, Irony and Anger. The producer in Bristol is Miles Warde.

Exclusive revelations: Piff The Magic Dragon’s dog and Game of Thrones. Ed at Last’s new firstminute.com awards. Bob Slayer’s new immensely-long show. Why coming second is better. What exactly ARE the increasingly prestigious Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards? Do funnier comedians die younger? Plus cunning stunts at the Edinburgh Fringe by Malcolm Hardee, Barry Ferns & Mark Borkowski. http://www.grouchyclub.co.uk You can also download this audio podcast from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/grouchy-clubs-mostly-about/id977279883 John Fleming posts occasional blogs at: http://blog.thejohnfleming.com

In this final show recorded at The Cannes Lions Festival, Russell Goldsmith talks with Karen Strauss, Chief Global Strategy & Creativity Officer, Partner and Gabriel Araujo, VP Executive Creative Director, both of Ketchum; Adam Singolda, Founder & CEO, Taboola; Mark Borkowski, CEO, Borkowski; and Samantha L Fay, Senior Vice President, Global Brand Strategy at Guinness World Records

A new report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism suggests that with steadily shrinking news audiences, TV news can expect to experience a disruptive period similar to that faced by the newspapers a decade ago. Joining Andrea to explore the declining viewership, the significance of the threat and how TV news might respond in the future is one of the report authors and former editor of BBC news Richard Sambrook, and Ben de Pear editor of Channel 4 news. Plus John McAndrew Executive Editor of Sky News shares his views and explains how new programme 'The Pledge' and its format could be the way to attract new audiences. The Supreme Court will tomorrow hear the case of a celebrity who wants to keep his name out of a tabloid newspaper story about an alleged extra-marital relationship. Justices are to hear the argument following a decision by Court of Appeal judges on Monday that an injunction preventing his name being revealed should be lifted. This particular injunction has been in the headlines constantly over the last few weeks, leading some to conclude that this has given the story more attention than it otherwise would have had. Andrea Catherwood speaks to PR expert Mark Borkowski about the advice he'd give to celebrity clients when their stories hit the tabloids. Five local TV channels; London, Manchester, Birmingham, Oxford and Southampton, have been given the go ahead by OFCOM to cut their local programming commitments. Joining Andrea Catherwood to discuss why the local TV channels requested the reduction and what the change in local programming might mean for the viability and relevance of local TV is Chris Johnson, chair of Local TV network & CEO of Bay TV. Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended by the BBC following a 'fracas' with a producer on the programme. The BBC has announced that the scheduled episode of Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday. Top Gear is one of the BBC's most popular exports worldwide and has a large UK fan base. PR consultant Mark Borkowski will discuss the brand, the decision to pull the show, the relationship between production staff and talent and who, if anybody, could fill Clarkson's shoes.A government report out today says the media's representation of older people is 'prejudiced' and 'out of date'. Ros Altmann, the government's Older Workers Champion, is calling for an end to images in the press of wizened hands and walking sticks, which she says perpetuate unhelpful stereotypes. She also wants to see older presenters and journalists on air, and fewer references to age in stories. Emma Barnett asks Ros about the key findings, and speaks to Alexander Chancellor, editor of 'The Oldie', and Dame Joan Bakewell, former 'tsar' for older people, to discuss whether the media needs to change its attitude towards the older generation.The former chairman of the BBC, Sir Michael Grade, has today said the way the broadcasters have acted in trying to organise the TV debates is a "shambles". This week, David Cameron said he would take part in one 7-way debate, but not the others. Emma Barnett speaks to former Chair of the Lords Communications committee Lord Inglewood who last year published a report which showed clear public support for the televised debates. And talking about the challenges of organising a debate is Chris Birkett, from the Digital Debate, which is trying to engage voters from a younger demographic. Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

The job of public service journalism is to provide news, not noise according to a new report by the BBC into The Future of News. The report makes the case that in an internet age, the BBC is more necessary and valuable than ever. It says the internet is magnifying problems of information inequality, misinformation, polarisation and disengagement. So how is BBC News going to deliver on its mission to inform in an age beyond broadcasting? Steve hears from the BBC's Director of News, James Harding. He also hears from Emily Bell, Director of The Tow Centre for Digital Journalism, at Columbia University's School of Journalism about the increasing tabloidisation of journalism on the web.A week ago, the media, reported that The Sun had dropped topless models from Page 3. The paper itself neither confirmed nor denied the claims. Just 2 days after the story first appeared in The Times, Page 3 reappeared in sister paper The Sun. Media commentator Roy Greenslade, and publicist, Mark Borkowski discuss the possible PR strategy of the paper.TV shows Strictly, X Factor and I'm a Celebrity have been entertaining the nation for over a decade. Why are durable entertainment formats proving so hard to find? Steve hears from Mark Wells, former ITV Controller of Entertainment and now Creative Director of Rain Media Entertainment and Jane Lush, former BBC Controller, Entertainment Commissioning who now runs Kalooki Pictures.Producer: Dianne McGregor.

Author and design consultant Stephen Bayley has written an e-book called Charm: A Victim's Guide. He joins Philip Dodd for a discussion on the pros and cons of charm with Rachel Johnson, novelist AL Kennedy and PR expert Mark Borkowski - from Castiglione's The Book of The Courtier to its role in politics, public life and modern middle management techniques. The programme was broadcasted from a pop-up studio at London's Southbank Centre where Radio 3 is broadcasting live every day for two weeks.

There was a time when the British public viewed their sovereigns from afar. The media is now filled with details of the Royal family’s private lives. Public demand, media profits and the need tokeep the monarchy in the public sphere have combined to bring the monarchy and royal family into close and constant focus. In this age of mass media and celebrity culture, this discussion explores the relationship between the palace and the press. Speakers include Professor Neil Blain (University of Stirling), Mark Borkowski (publicist and media commentator), Richard Palmer (Daily Express) and Ingrid Seward (Majesty Magazine). The event will be chaired by Stephen Bates (The Guardian).

Matthew Parris presents the life of the great rock and roll swindler, Malcolm McLaren, who died earlier this year. 'I've been called many things,' McLaren wrote as advance publicity for his one man show, 'a charlatan, a con man, or the culprit responsible for turning popular culture into nothing more than a cheap marketing gimmick. This is my chance to prove these accusations are true.' The man behind the Sex Pistols and Duck Rock is nominated by public relations expert Mark Borkowski, author of The Fame Formula, and a man who knew him well. What intrigues Borkowski is not just the success, but the myths that have evolved around this highly manipulative man. Matthew Parris is more sceptical, as is Chris Salewicz. As a journalist for NME between 1974-1981, Salewicz watched McLaren rewrite the rules of management. He also introduced the Sex Pistols to the man from EMI who then signed them up. An intriguing programme about fame, the media, and why the truth should not be confused with an easily believable myth. The producer is Miles Warde. Future subjects in the series include Samuel Beckett, Nye Bevan, and JB Priestley who is nominated by Barry Cryer.

Editorial Intelligence - In association with Harper Collins and the PRCA (Public Relations Consultancies Association)   * 25th September, 2008  * The Groucho Club, 45 Dean Street, London, W1D 4QBChaired by Peter York, Cultural Commentator.  The panel: - Mark Borkowski, founder and head of Borkowski PR and author of the Fame Formula; Rachel Johnson, Commentator, Sunday Times; Clarence Mitchell, Crisis Communications Consultant Mary Riddell, assistant editor, The Daily Telegraph.