It is no surprise in this era of rolling 24/7 news, there have been plenty of sports crises hitting the headlines and there are certainly lessons to learn from some of the notable controversies of the past 12 months.
Read MoreBack in my days as a journalist, I saw reporters filing quotes before conducting an interview and writing false stories with such conviction that they probably believed their tales to be true.
Read MoreTaking over a crisis-hit business requires special qualities in a leader, not least the humility to admit things went wrong, apologise and fix the company, especially when that company has the profile of Uber.
Read MoreDespite being caught up in various controversies, David Moyes has been named the new manager at West Ham United – is it a good idea to introduce a leader with his reputation into your business?
Read MoreThere are plenty of reasons to be frustrated with the media – depending on your political affiliations, whatever you watch or read can appear biased or skewed, reporting only one side of the story.
Read MoreFormer Wold Number One golfer Tiger Woods was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) late last month, which he blamed "an unexpected reaction to prescribed medication."
Read MoreWhen young African American Tiger Woods took the world of golf by storm, he redefined what it meant to play what had until then been a predominantly white male preserve. And then it all fell apart...
Read MoreWhat kind of message is the return of superstar Maria Sharapova following her suspension for taking the banned substance Meldonium send out not just to the world of tennis but beyond?
Read MoreImages of a passenger being forcibly removed from a United Airlines flight dominated the news recently and then a flight attendant was filmed challenging a passenger to a fight in an aircraft cabin.
Read MoreThe sexism row enveloping football after David Moyes said he might have to give female BBC journalist Vicki Sparks "a slap" is "depressing" to see, according to one sports-focused PR professional.
Read MoreThe #Piegate betting scandal/publicity stunt has been labelled as "car-crash PR" by comms experts, although brands are looking to cash in on beleaguered Sutton United goalkeeper Wayne Shaw.
Read MoreThe furore over National League Sutton United’s betting controversy during their FA Cup tie against Arsenal could have been avoided with a comprehensive crisis communications plan.
Read MoreLife insurance, car insurance, home insurance – we take out insurance to protect ourselves, so why do so few organisations invest in the same level of protection for their own reputations?
Read MoreThe storm surrounding England captain Wayne Rooney this week underlines the increasing challenges that sports stars now face with smartphones allowing everyone to film and photograph everywhere.
Read MoreSince their creation in 2009, Team Sky have always proclaimed their zero tolerance approach to doping, a refreshing change from the negativity that surrounded elite cycling for so many years.
Read MoreRegular media training is vital the skills that not only prepare you for the nice conversations and interviews, but the awkward situations that can affect profits and reputation, as Wayne Rooney found out recently.
Read MoreRevelations in the Daily Telegraph about former England manager Sam Allardyce were as damning as they are embarrassing and there really was little he could do to save the situation.
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