In this week’s episode, Farzana Baduel, Doug Downs, David Gallagher, and special guest, Adrian Monck dig into the PR lessons behind three standout stories of the week:

— BBC vs Donald Trump — A documentary edit prompts a $1 billion-dollar threat and top executive departures at the BBC. The reputational spotlight is intense.

— U.S. government shutdown ends after record 43 days — Amid the longest funding lapse in U.S. history, what communication and leadership lessons emerge when government grinds and workers wait?

— Herman Narula heads to Dubai ahead of U.K. tax changes — The founder of Improbable makes a move timed for tax-policy shifts. What does that tell us about brand, posture, and founder reputation?
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💡 Produced by Emily Page and David Olajide
The Week Unspun is a co-production of Curzon PR, Stories & Strategies, and Folgate Advisors.

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