On the 5th December 2011 a video emerged from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism showing Bell Pottinger Group offering reputation management to the despotic regime of Uzbekistan. Countless human rights groups protest due to the country’s use of child labour, torture and media control. Dozens of journalists and activists are systematically tortured in the country’s jails each day. Leader, Islam... 

I’m pleased to announce that I will be back on the University of Gloucestershire’s student radio station, every Thursday between 4pm – 6pm. Designed by Alex Jones My fellow Radio Presenter from year 2 of University, Ian Pinnell, has now graduated. In his place new student, Alex Jones, shall be presenting with me. As some of you may recall the past radio show called “Not Wireless Radio” covered... 

Rupert Murdoch has been involved in UK politics since he formed a close affiliation with Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s. Having Murdoch on your side assists a politician with winning an election, yet it could also be said that Murdoch carefully chooses the winning horse. There is a sphere of influence which surrounds the man; mostly one constructed of fear. Those who are public figures are careful... 

In November Nick Clegg said he “massively regrets” being unable to deliver on his tuition fee promise. Cheltenham’s local MP, Martin Horwood, didn’t even bother voting in the 2010 December fees vote due to attending a climate conference in Mexico. At the time students were offering to pay for his flight home but still he escaped 4,500 miles away from the vote. Now Executive Director of External... 

The biggest challenge for the modern day Journalist is the speed to deliver. Investigative Journalism for the most part has taken a backseat as many who have the opportunity to report news will aspire to follow the easiest path to do so. I got the opportunity to speak to speak with a PR Professional who works for a large organisation in London (Not Microsoft) who explained that when meeting with a... 

A few weeks ago I was in a discussion with a friend deliberating the future of newspapers. The Journalism industry currently has the challenge of a changing media landscape; including falling budgets (mostly due to shifts in advertising caused by readership), style of commentary (the idea of stand-up comedians being the new columnist) and the confusion of a homogenous audience (the thin line between... 

Thanks to Mr @benarmham of Twitter, although I also happen to know this fellow in the real world, I was at Farnham University last weekend. I thought the University of Gloucestershire was small. Farnham is on a different level of miniscule but is also coupled with a community which is noticeably strong from the outset. Perhaps rather niche as well due to the abundant of creative courses. One particular... 

The new leader of the Labour Party is a heathen? It looks like Joseph Ratzinger’s warning against “aggressive secularism” is becoming a real threat. We shouldn’t let Atheist, Ed Miliband, anywhere near a seat of power. Just look at how moral Joseph Ratzinger’s decisions have been. Oh wait… In an interview on BBC Radio 5 Live this afternoon Ed Miliband revealed that, “I don’t believe... 

I really do. Paul Bowler is a straight talking man. I should know. At the University of Gloucestershire last year I attend an ‘Open Forum’ where the University’s relationship with Stagecoach was discussed. He made intelligent points but I must confess caused outrage. Whilst he may understand finances he was far separated from the emotional aspects involved with comforting students and staff.... 

Over the last couple of weeks I have been working on growing the traffic on my blog. This is my piece of advice for how to promote your blog online. 1. Get involved with Twitter and share your posts. Remember that this is a platform for conversation – get engaged. 2. Share all your posts through Facebook. Sometimes using a third party application like NetworkedBlogs can be good way to automate this... 

Over the last few days I have received phone calls from various radio stations asking for my opinions on a range of subjects. Mostly associated with social media but also in relation to recent news items. Since being involved with radio I have felt that the airways will always be somewhat associated with me. I enjoy providing commentary and opinion. I understand the trade of Journalism is a busy one... 

There is no doubt in my mind that in order to gain a good grasp of the Public Relations industry it is necessary to understand at least the basic lessons involved in Journalism. After all, Public Relations is a form of Journalism – one where it is required to understand how the collation of news is gathered and broadcasted. Several times this year I have been placed in a Journalist’s role where...