IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: GRILL’D CO-FOUNDER CAUGHT IN A PICKLE
Grill’d Co-Founder Geoff Bainbridge has made a name for himself this past week after an incriminating video was leaked of him allegedly smoking an illegal substance. Just days later, Bainbridge stepped down from his role as CEO of Lark Distilling with the board citing the reasoning “to enable him to manage a personal matter”. […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: It’s only Tuesday, and ScoMo has had quite the week
On Sunday night Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny sat down with Karl Stefanovic for an intimate interview on 60 Minutes answering all of Australia’s burning questions (is that too on the tongue?). Jenny appeared to be there to rescue her husband from any questions he might not be able to answer appropriately. […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: INTERNATIONAL ROUND UP
In the past we’ve covered a week of Aussie influencer and media blunders in the past, but it’s time to go global this week. This week’s roundup has had PR professionals up to their ears in crisis mode. Starting with the controversy of the whole world vs. Joe Rogan, to more public outbursts from […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Jade Tunchy risks losing lucrative partnerships after Uber Eats Instagram rant
The public fallout continues for Sydney influencer Jade Tuncdoruk, who now risks losing thousands of dollars in lucrative partnerships and sponsorships with big name brands after going viral last week for all the wrong reasons. Tuncdoruk, who is signed to influencer agency Maxconnectors, regularly promotes luxury brands like Prada, Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Channel7 News Anchor Blunder
A candid conversation between two Channel7 news readers discussing Novak Djokovic has gone viral after the alleged illegal video was leaked online. Reporters, Rebecca Maddern and Mike Amor, were allegedly filmed before their usual news segment discussing the World Number 1 tennis player in an expletive laden conversation. Maddern referred to Djokovic as a […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Peloton PR crisis
We’re sure by now if you haven’t watched the Sex and the City (SATC) reboot, you have definitely heard about it. NOTE: spoilers ahead in this article. The much-anticipated reboot comes after 17 long years, with fans eager to see where Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and the rest of the characters have ended up. The […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: KIM K AND PETE DAVIDSON, PR STUNT OR RELATIONSHIP?
Kim Kardashian performed on SNL only a month ago and has already been linked to the show’s resident funny guy Pete Davidson ever since. Whilst neither party have confirmed the status of their relationship, the two have been caught out by the paparazzi numerous times. Relationship rumours started getting momentum after the pair were first […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: Australian fashion brands called out in Oxfam’s 2021 ‘Naughty or Nice’ list
Human rights organisation Oxfam has called on major fashion brands including Myer and Lorna Jane to be more transparent about their manufacturing practices. On Thursday, the non-profit organisation released its annual Naughty or Nice list ahead of Black Friday sales. Brands who made the nice list are those that have taken steps towards ensuring that […]
IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK: It’s Taylor Swift’s world and we are just living in it
Last Friday Taylor Swift released her much anticipated re-release of RED, accompanied by a short film for ‘All Too Well’ as well as a new video clip for ‘I Bet You Think About Me’ Swift has been on a mini promotional tour with two interviews on late night shows and an SNL performance of […]
