Lyall Mercer

Public relations & crisis communications strategist, speaker & trainer. Usually comment on media-related, reputation & PR issues

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

When a former client is in the news for the wrong reasons, and you listen to what they are saying and think "So many of us know the truth. Only one needs to talk and it gets much worse for them." Tip: If you can't be honest maybe be silent #publicrelations #crisiscomms #media

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Strange article. The position of Nauru is exactly the same as that of New Zealand, Australia and other nations that have diplomatic relations with China. Would have been more balanced to mention that.

[Anna Powles @AnnaPowles]

🇳🇷 Nauru orders public servants to follow 'One China' policy https://t.co/eymFcczt3Z

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Experienced PR consultant position vacant https://t.co/OGCofdqbj8

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Coles, Woolworths shoppers may claim up to $5,000 over alleged pricing misconduct: 'Customers lining up' https://t.co/dWDNigrjoJ via @@YahooNewsAU

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Just saw the mad rant by @MadDogUnleashed about the #NFL having an opening game in Australia. Apparently because he lived here 46 years ago and no one cared he thinks we aren't interested in NFL today! In 1980 there was no internet, social media or even cell phones. Life has moved on MadDog...

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

As Prince Harry & Meghan return to Australia, global attention is once again on the Royal Family. Few understand that spotlight like Colleen Harris, former press secretary to King Charles III & spokesperson for two royal weddings. She’s in Australia for the first time to speak at the world’s leading Crisis Communications Boot Camp. CRC Public Relations is the exclusive PR partner, use our code “CRCPR10” to save 10%.
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[Peter Ford @newmrpford]

When something very weird gets a whole lot weirder….

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

@GeoffSchuler @ScottBaileyAAP Because almost anything that brings change does. That's why organisations should prepare for it before they announce things like this. But again I stress I don't know if they communicated well or not. But often when there is backlash it's because of this

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Great interview with Dennis Richardson in the @smh by @KnottMatthew https://t.co/o3QAa8dEbZ #Iran #antisemitism #Ausgov

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

‘Harassment’: Toll of AFL split laid bare https://t.co/8ToHGjWWT7 via @newscomauHQ

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

It’s time for the media to back off the harassment of Tess Crosley https://t.co/INv1Xc8v4k via @LinkedIn #media #mentalhealth

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

A spokesperson for Prince Harry & Meghan Markle says an Australian petition calling for no taxpayer dollars to go towards their upcoming visit is "ridiculous". Given the lack of popularity, they'd be better to stay silent & not fuel the fire #RoyalNews #DukeAndDuchessOfSussex #RoyalVisit

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

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[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

@WhiteHouse Shocked that this video is from official US Govt account. This military action against a terrible regime may be justified & could liberate millions of people, but war is solemn & this sends the wrong message.

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

@newmrpford Netflix: “As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand….independently.” I would have dropped the first 5 words to at least try and make this PR statement believable…!!

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

This is not the photo you want sent to news outlets across the entire globe #EpsteinFiles #Andrew #PrinceAndrew

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell’s criticism of @HonTonyAbbott for commenting on judicial decisions is itself out of touch. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right and the judiciary should be accountable for their decisions #auspol #Judiciary #FreedomOfSpeech

[Lyall Mercer @Lyall_Mercer]

Congrats to all of the contestants for Miss Nauru 2026 - from Nauru Media #Nauru https://t.co/mmVzYSpH4B