Brett Walker

PR consultant and writer.

Thoughts on PR, the media and politics.

RTs aren't always endorsements, views are my own.

I seem to RT @DalaiLama a lot...

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

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[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Again re. Wesley Winter on @BBCNews' #TheMediaShow, what he does can't be called 'journalism' - titling videos w\ clickbait headlines, the provocative tone and language he uses in the videos, etc.

It's all done to drive clicks, views and revenue for him.

https://t.co/gb4ctEDyP3

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

If the @BBC are going to give Wesley Winter the validation of being invited on, @BBCRosAtkins and @katierazz need to challenge him far more.

He's not a 'citizen journalist'. He's an agitator presenting his version of the truth for clicks and likes.

https://t.co/tdd2abgxOO

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

I always enjoy it when @finnygo appears on @BBCWorld's excellent #ThePresidentsPath as it adds a different perspective to the show.

It does highlight the BBC's partnership with CBS News though at a time when CBS is the news because of Bari Weiss, the Ellisons, 60 Minutes, etc.

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Never thought John Oliver would mention my hometown, never mind dedicate a whole ep of 'Last Week Tonight' to it - that's how important the byelection is.

Can't say I'm a fan of the derisory tone towards Makerfield/Wigan at the start of the piece tho...

https://t.co/mtEAIdtffh

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Catching up on last night episode of @BBCWorld's excellent podcast #ThePresidentsPath.

1) Good to have @SumiSomaskanda back.
2) I never thought @BernieDebusmann would have a tan suit scandal of his own. Have you learned nothing as a White House correspondent?? 😄

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

I'm a fan of 60 Minutes, and it's a part of my regular media diet.

Pelley will be in demand - a network will ask him to anchor their evening news or be their chief international correspondent. He could make docs for CNN, HBO, etc.

He'll be fine.

60 Minutes; maybe not though.

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes https://t.co/knUrFfwrxS

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Interesting article on @BusinessDesk_NW this morning about the globalisation of football in England.

Article misses a key point though; the increasing number of English clubs that are now part of multi-club ownership models also needs to be highlighted.

https://t.co/ACndu7Zb1n

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

A simple and effective way to reduce the summer temperatures in our towns and cities: Plant lots of trees.

🌳stores carbon dioxide
🌳reduces city pollution
🌳helps protect from flooding
🌳reduces city temperatures
🌳provides habitats for urban wildlife
🌳beautifies urban surroundings

[Conan O'Brien @ConanOBrien]

Here's to Stephen Colbert, a man of great integrity and wit. Onward, friend, to bigger and better things.

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

The Guardian do know that there are 'PR experts' other than Mark Borkowski, and that Mark doesn't speak for the entire industry, right?

https://t.co/BFoT6fopWA

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Whatever happened to the days when people would vote Lib Dem or Green as a protest vote?

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

😳😲🫣😬

[Ben Walker @BNHWalker]

Sea change

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Interesting edition of #TheMediaShow this wk.

@BBCRosAtkins and @katierazz focus on QVC filing for bankruptcy in the US due to the rise of TikTok Shop and other social selling platforms.

Well worth a listen if you work with consumer-facing clients.

https://t.co/u4U5EIwB5L

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Good to attend The Digital PR Summit today.

As expected, some good talks covering PR's relationship with SEO and the media.

Big up to everyone at @digitaloftuk for putting on such a good event again, and to the team at @rncmlive for being such a good host venue.

[NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA]

The NBA and Coaches Association are teaming up for Autism Acceptance Month, using the game’s platform to drive awareness and inclusion.

Utah Jazz assistant coach Scott Morrison and his wife, Susanne, joined NBA Today to share their personal journey raising their son, highlighting the importance of understanding, support, and acceptance ❤️

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Good edition of #TheMediaShow on @BBCSounds this week.

They discussed the media perhaps amplifying challenges to Starmer's leadership and the layoffs at The Washington Post, among other topics.

A shorter UK-only TV version can be found on @BBCiPlayer.

https://t.co/Sf5ig7dHHH

[BBC News (UK) @BBCNews]

Celebrity appearances, controversial ads and other Super Bowl takeaways https://t.co/NPm3dyGfLZ

[The Drum @TheDrum]

Post-show results are in. These are the most loved, shared, talked-about, and disruptive ads from the 2026 Super Bowl 🏈

#SuperBowl  #SuperBowlLX  @XBusiness

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

Should be said that @SumiSomaskanda is excellent, and any episode of #ThePresidentsPath that doesn't feature her is weaker for her absence.

As replacements go, @finnygo is great though.

If you don't already watch/listen to #TPP on @BBCiPlayer or @BBCSounds, I encourage you to.

[Brett Walker @BrettWalkerPR]

I've said this before, but it bears repeating;

You know something is a big cultural event when companies are creating adverts to promote that they'll be advertising during that big cultural event...

#SuperBowl
#SuperBowlLX
#SuperBowl2026

[Pepsi @pepsi]

Tune in only if you’re ready to embrace the truth.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

We need faces and voices to once again speak the person. We need to safeguard the gift of communication as the deepest truth of the human being, and to orient every technological innovation toward it. https://t.co/PmSAHj4gju