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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social explore: ◻️ Why billionaires are going public about leaving Britain ◻️ OpenAI’s struggle to hire a comms chief ◻️ How the weather gave Ed Sheeran a reputational reprieve 🎧 Links in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our Senior Marketing Manager, @davidinspires.bsky.social, attended PodFest Naija in Lagos last week. With the global podcasting market projected to exceed $50bn in 2026, Africa has an opportunity to turn its storytelling strength into a thriving industry.

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Does the world really need another podcast? 🎙️ That was the question I put to William Miller at our latest #TheBaduelBrief Connecting worlds is a big part of what we do at @curzonpr.bsky.social, and some of the best conversations that evening came from around the room. A peek into the evening🎥

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

AI is making more CVs sound alike. So how do you stand out? Our Senior Marketing Manager, @davidinspires.bsky.social shared one piece of advice during a recent CIPR careers panel: lead with evidence. Don’t just say what you did. Show what you achieved. Link in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social explore: ◻️ Buckingham Palace’s rare response to Earl Spencer ◻️ Why public feuds can become impossible to control ◻️ Ed Sheeran and navigating an escalating crisis 🎧 See links in the comments.

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Does the world really need another podcast? 🎙️ That was the question at last night’s Baduel Brief, where I sat down with William Miller of Raconteur Studios to explore what makes a podcast distinctive and worth making time for. Thank you to everyone who joined us for another brilliant evening.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The best crisis response often begins before there is a crisis. Our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, contributes to the new CIPR Crisis Communication for Boards handbook with a piece on horizon scanning and why spotting early signals gives leaders more time, more context and more choices.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our partners at @iwmi.bsky.social are looking at how young innovators across West and Central Africa are combining AI, solar energy and smart irrigation to help farmers produce more with less water. One AI-enabled irrigation system is already cutting water use by 35–55%. Proud to support IWMI.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social joined Tony Garner of Viva PR on PR in the Real World to discuss AI, reputational risk and why PR has an opportunity to play a greater role in organisational decision-making. 🎧 Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts via links in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social explore: ◻️ How M&S engineered good vibes ◻️ Whether “I wasn’t listening” can save a reputation ◻️ The Meghan/Gentlemen rumour mill 🎧 BBC Sounds, Spotify & Apple links in the comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The rapid growth of AI is creating a new challenge for one of the world’s most water-scarce regions In this piece for @arabnews.bsky.social, @iwmi.bsky.social's experts look at how MENA can pursue its AI ambitions without putting further pressure on scarce water resources Full piece via link below

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our September newsletter is out. 📩 Inside: updates from PR Has Talent, our work with IWMI, conversations on BBC News and with The Sunday Times, plus a new guide for anyone starting a career in PR. 📩 Read the September edition below. www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

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September Newsletter

Hello, Welcome to Curzon’s September newsletter. This month has taken us from Malé to Edinburgh, with conversations spanning diplomacy, culture, reputation and the changing communications industry.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our partners at the @iwmi.bsky.social, joined BBC World Service’s The Climate Question to explore how communities can adapt to growing water scarcity. Vidhisha Samarasekara shared lessons from IWMI’s work in Egypt and Jordan, from solar irrigation to community-led water management. 🔗in comments 👇🏾

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Happy #InternationalDogDay to Curzon’s least productive but possibly best-connected team member. 🐶 Dante’s summer has included Crossed Wires, the Edinburgh Fringe and a CIPR cameo. His CV keeps growing. His preferred remuneration remains treats and gravy. Still no CPD record, though

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our partners at @iwmi.bsky.social are helping identify where climate resilience investment can have the greatest impact in Jordan. Through the Jahez project, five priority sites have been identified across Irbid, Ramtha and Azraq. Proud to support IWMI as its communications partner.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Starting out in PR and not sure where to begin? Our CEO @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @tbonegallagher.bsky.social of Folgate Advisors have created a practical guide covering career routes, skills, applications, resources, networks, AI and more. Read the guide 👇

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What are PR people reading this summer? 📚 @prweekuk.bsky.social asked a few of us to share our summer reads. My choice was Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling, alongside some excellent recommendations from across the industry. I’ve already added a few to my own reading list. Full list below.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Our partners at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) have signed an MoU with the S M Sehgal Foundation to strengthen water security and rural resilience across India. Proud to support IWMI as its communications partner.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📬 Our August newsletter is out. From The Baduel Brief and PR Has Talent to client updates and fresh perspectives on reputation and strategic comms, here's what we've been working on this month. 📩 Read the full newsletter below. www.linkedin.com/pulse/august-newsl…

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August Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of the Curzon newsletter. This month brings conversations on leadership, reputation, public trust, and the changing role of strategic communications.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

In this interview with PRBK, one of Hungary's leading communications agencies, our CEO @farzanabaduel.bsky.social discusses how AI is reshaping public relations, why strategic counsel will become even more valuable, and why professional responsibility can never be delegated to technology.

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Honoured to be recognised as part of the inaugural BBC #RisingRoots2026 cohort, celebrating British South Asians making a positive impact across their professions and communities. Thank you to BBC Embrace and @bbcasiannetworkbot.bsky.social, and congratulations to everyone recognised this year.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Home to 57 member states, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) represents one of the world's largest intergovernmental communities. Proud to support our partners Menara Global Network as they build a communications network connecting voices across these markets.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for #TheBaduelBrief Grateful to @monaarshiwrites.bsky.social and Sir Vince Cable for their thoughtful contributions, and to our partners Pepperbird at Pillar Hall and Whispering Angel for helping make the evening possible. Can't wait for the next one!

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about AI is that younger professionals simply "get it." In her latest article for Influence, our Senior Account Executive, Leticia Callista, argues that AI fluency isn't a generational trait. It's a skill that must be learned. Full article via link in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Africa's water challenges do not stop at national borders. Neither can the response. Proud to support our partners @iwmi.bsky.social as they work with governments and regional institutions to strengthen water security across the Lake Chad Basin following #AfricanWaterForum2026.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Connecting worlds isn't just our tagline. It's how we work. Here's a look back at some of the conversations, collaborations and milestones that defined Q2.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We're looking forward to the next Baduel Brief. Finding the Right Words will see @farzanabaduel.bsky.social in conversation with award-winning author and poet Mona Arshi, with a keynote from Sir Vince Cable. Want to attend a future edition? Please let us know #TheBaduelBrief

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

We're delighted to be the official production partner for PR Has Talent. Created by @goodkind.bsky.social and @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, this new industry event will bring the PR community together for an evening celebrating the incredible talents that exist beyond the day job. See post below

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Something exciting in the works… We’re looking forward to sharing more tomorrow. 👀

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As part of our communications campaign for Sir Vince Cable's Eclipsing the West, we were pleased to see him speak at the Oxford Union on the future of British citizenship. A timely contribution to an increasingly important public debate. Full speech via link in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social explore: ◻️ The Bayeux Tapestry as history’s original PR campaign ◻️ China’s viral 100-page resignation letter ◻️ Why Count Binface proves humour is a comms superpower 🎧 Links in the comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Our partners Menara Global are inviting expressions of interest from prospective Founding Corporate Partners and Founding Corporate Members ahead of their London launch this October. Learn more: www.menaraglobal.org

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social examine the “me against the world” playbook. ◻️ Prince Harry and Nigel Farage's battle for public view ◻️ The risks of victimhood PR ◻️ Why going to war with the media rarely ends well 🎧 Links👇

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

On BBC Radio 4's The Week in Westminster, our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, joined @rmcunliffe.bsky.social to discuss Andy Burnham's evolving public persona and what happens when a politician's personal brand meets the demands of high office. 🎧 Listen on BBC Sounds via the link in the comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A successful first edition for #TheBaduelBrief. Congratulations to our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, and thank you to our speakers, guests. Looking forward to the next edition.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, was featured in BBC News discussing the communications challenges surrounding the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's latest UK visit, and what it takes to rebuild trust under intense public scrutiny and popularity. Read the full article in the comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Congratulations to our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, who will chair the new @cipr.co.uk working group supporting the Government's English Law Promotion Panel. It's an important recognition of the role strategic communications plays in strengthening the international profile of English law.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We were delighted to launch the first edition of #TheBaduelBrief this week. Hosted by @FarzanaBaduel, the discussion asked: Does AI have a PR problem? Or does PR have an AI problem? An evening of thoughtful debate with Lord @KulveerRanger , David Gallagher and an awesome panel

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This week on @bbcradio4's When It Hits the Fan, @FarzanaBaduel and @DavidYelland examine: ◻️ Andy Burnham and media gatekeeping ◻️ Prince Harry's latest PR challenge ◻️ Taylor Swift's wedding mystery 🎧 BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple links in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As pressure on freshwater systems grows, protecting rivers and ecosystems is becoming central to long-term water security. We're pleased to see our partners, @iwmi.bsky.social launch the Global Environmental Flows Platform to support evidence-based water management. 🔗 Link in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This week on When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social discuss transparency, AI fail, and Sesame Street comeback: ◻️ Why the King chose to reveal his tax bill ◻️ Starbucks' South Korea crisis and the limits of AI ◻️ Elmo's reputation comeback 🎧 Links in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

As part of our work supporting Sir Vince Cable's latest book, Eclipsing the West, we were pleased to see him take part in a discussion at JLF Litfest alongside @sanamvakil.bsky.social of @chathamhouse.org and Martin Wolf from @financialtimes.com Book available now via @manchesterup.bsky.social

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This week on When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social examine: ◻️ Big Tech's response to the UK's social media ban for under-16s ◻️ Why the wealthy put their names on buildings ◻️ David Hockney's final gift to Bridlington 🎧 Links in comments.

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Last week on When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social looked at Hunter Biden's unlikely reputation comeback. When the world already knows your flaws, does radical honesty become the strongest comms strategy available? New episode tomorrow. 🎧 Link in comments.

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Farzana Baduel @farzanabaduel.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

In last week’s When It Hits The Fan on BBC Radio 4, @davidyelland.bsky.social and I discuss the reputational risk of 'bothsideism' and why audiences sometimes prefer to pick a side Trying to please everyone is often a good way to please no one 🎧 Full episode on BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This Thursday, our CEO @farzanabaduel.bsky.social will be speaking at the AI for PR & Comms Conference in London. Her session will explore the risks and advisory opportunities AI presents for communicationsleaders, and why judgement and governanace matter today. 🔗 Details in comments. 👇🏾

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re pleased to support and partner with Menara Global, a new ICCD initiative bringing together media, PR and communications professionals from across the 57 member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Launching October 2026. Link in comments👇🏾

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We’re hiring a PR Account Executive in London. If you’re curious, organised and ready to grow in a strategic comms consultancy, we’d like to hear from you. Salary: £27,000–£32,000 | 1–2 years’ experience Full details - curzonpr.bamboohr.com/careers/78

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Curzon PR @curzonpr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This week on BBC Radio 4's When It Hits the Fan, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and @davidyelland.bsky.social examine: ◻️ Hunter Biden’s remarkable reputation comeback ◻️ The AI industry's battle for investors and influence ◻️ Why Elmo found himself in a PR mess BBC Sounds, Spotify and Apple links below

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