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After another United Airlines PR disaster, what can we learn?

Images 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.

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crisis management, media trainingDavid Alexander26 April 2017Oscar Munoz, Crisis Communications, PR disaster, United Airlines, PR Week, social media
Sport needed an independent networking organisation

Sport is big business and networking is key for individuals and organisations in the global sports industry – so says Nigel Fletcher who runs the International Sports Chamber of Commerce.

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consultancy, international commsDavid Alexander26 April 2017Nigel Fletcher, ISCC, FIFA, UEFA
Modern Pentathlon is exciting because anyone can win – Petroni

The modern pentathlon is an event like no other, requiring the versatility to cope with the demands of five very different sporting disciplines says Italian Rio 2016 Olympian Pier Paolo Petroni.

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modern penthathlon, public relationsDavid Alexander26 April 2017Rio 2016, IOC, Modern Pentathlon, Pier Paolo Petroni
PR Week: Moyes scandal a depressing reflection on the game

The 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.

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crisis management, footballDavid Alexander4 April 2017David Moyes, BBC, Football Association, PR Week
PR Week: PR Pros give 'car crash' #Piegate stunt a red card

The #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.

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football, crisis management, bettingDavid Alexander22 February 2017Piegate, Football Association, crisis communications, FA Cup, Arsenal, Sutton United
Has football lost its sense of humour after Sutton pie controversy?

The 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.

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betting, crisis management, footballDavid Alexander22 February 2017FA Cup, piegate, Football Association, Sutton United, Arsenal, The Sun
Bleacher Report: Solving Samir Nasri's social media PR Crisis

A tweet by LA-based sports clinic Drip Doctors. which claimed to have administered a drip to Samir Nasri has caused a doping scandal that could end the former French international’s career.

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football, crisis management, drugs in sportDavid Alexander8 February 2017Samir Nasri, Issues and Crisis Management, Manchester City, Luis Suarez, Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Vardy, Arsenal
What do the radical Test and ODI cricket proposals really mean?

The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) recent announcement that Test and one-day international cricket are headed for a dramatic shake-up has created shockwaves through one of the most conservative of sports.

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cricket, sport sponsorshipDavid Alexander7 February 2017International Cricket Council, ICC, England Cricket, Cricket Australia, ICC Champions Trophy, ODI, Big Bash, India Cricket
Why it’s important sport makes a stand against Trump’s Muslim ban

Is it any wonder that sports stars have criticised US President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order banning nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the U.S?

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campaigning, sports politicsDavid Alexander30 January 2017Donald Trump, Mo Farah, NBA, New York Post, LA2024, Nike, IOC, Olympic Movement, Jesse Owens, US Soccer
Sponsors need to do more to tackle human rights

Global event sponsors need to do more to address the issue of human rights in host cities, according to a survey undertaken by Calacus at the International Sport Convention in Geneva last week.

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campaigning, sport sponsorshipDavid Alexander20 December 2016IOC, FIFA, Brexit, Host City, Coca-Cola, McDonald's, IAAF World Athletics Championships
Crisis management – how do you protect your reputation?

Life 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?

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crisis management, media trainingDavid Alexander20 December 2016message development, reputation management, Warren Buffett, PR disaster, crisis communications
“Football is one language” – UEFA Foundation for Children

The Champions League may be the greatest club competition in the world but UEFA also runs the Foundation for Children to help vulnerable children through sport and football in particular. 

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charity, footballDavid Alexander20 December 2016Jordan refugees, gender equality, Michel Platini, UEFA, Champions League, refugees, sports foundation
Rooney: Should sports stars behave like monks in the social media age?

The 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.

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crisis management, football, social mediaDavid Alexander17 November 2016England football, FIFA World Cup, Premier League, Wayne Rooney, Arsene Wenger, Manchester United, Juventus
What can sports communications learn from Donald Trump?

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States came as a shock to many despite his TV fame – and his opinions are certainly divisive. But there are lessons to learn from his approach to communications.

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social media, public relationsDavid Alexander11 November 2016POTUS, Donald Trump, message development, storytelling, Barack Obama
Team Sky: what happens when ethical standards appear to slip?

Since 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.

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crisis management, drugs in sportDavid Alexander19 October 2016Bradley Wiggins, Lance Armstrong, David Brailsford, Olympic Games, Team Sky, UCI
Rooney press conference underlines value of fronting up

Regular 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.

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crisis management, media trainingDavid Alexander12 October 2016England football, Manchester United, Everton, Gareth Southgate
The FA have dealt with Allardyce scandal by the book

Revelations 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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crisis management, footballDavid Alexander28 September 2016Sam Allardyce, Football Association, FIFA World Cup, England football, Daily Telegraph
PR Week: Can Sam Allardyce's reputation bounce back?

England manager Sam Allardyce's reputation lay in tatters this morning following a sting in the Telegraph in which he allegedly advised undercover reporters how to "get around" strict FA rules.

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crisis management, footballDavid Alexander27 September 2016Football Association, Sam Allardyce, Roy Hodgson, Calacus, England football, Daily Telegragh
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