All articles tagged with #media relations
During LIV Golf’s Indianapolis finale, Bryson DeChambeau had reporter Ryan French escorted off the driving range after jokingly calling reporters the 'mafia,' a moment that highlights ongoing media tensions as LIV cancels its planned season-ending event and faces questions about its viability and DeChambeau’s future with the tour.
Jets coach Aaron Glenn says his initial hostile stance toward the media in his first year was a mistake and he plans to pivot in Year 2. He cites a staff overhaul and the decision to start Justin Fields (with $30 million guaranteed over two years) as factors that limited success, and acknowledges the Jets could have pursued other quarterbacks. Glenn says there are no excuses and that his job security now depends on improvement and engaging fans and media rather than inviting calls for another coach.
Patrick Redford’s final Tour de France dispatch sums up three weeks of coverage by noting the race’s scale (about 1,150 bikes), contrasting team attitudes toward fans, Decathlon’s aggressive publicity and a top photographer hire, quirky crowd encounters, and a quick tour of towns, meals, and merch, ending with a vacation break after the whirlwind.
Trump Mobile has stopped working with its long-time PR firm, Poplar Group, meaning the company must handle media inquiries itself as the T1 Phone launch remains murky and only a handful of phones have shipped so far.
Emily Feingold is leaving Netflix after eight years, having joined as communications director in 2017 and been promoted to VP of Communications in 2022. Her departure, reported by Puck, comes as Netflix reshapes its communications leadership with new hires (Dani Dudeck as chief communications officer and Kelly Pakula as VP of global corporate communications) and expands the team amid shifts in advertising, gaming and live events, plus ongoing talks around Warner Bros. acquisition.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president, highlighting the often-tense relationship between his administration and the press. The event will feature mentalist Oz Pearlman, and observers note the dinner raises questions about journalists socializing with those they cover amid petitions and ongoing debates over press access and the First Amendment.
An FT opinion piece on a glam Interview Magazine spread featuring four young bankers highlights tensions between media visibility, ostentatious displays of wealth and the expected discretion of Wall Street, noting the resulting backlash and suggesting younger bankers may need to learn the industry’s norms the hard way.
Stefon Diggs addressed reports that he was becoming difficult during training camp, apologized for any misunderstandings, and expressed a desire to improve his relationship with the media and start fresh.
Scott Van Pelt expressed confusion and disappointment over Rory McIlroy's recent aloof behavior and apparent disconnect with the golf community, especially after his career milestone and subsequent attitude shift, including skipping media sessions and distancing from key figures like Jack Nicklaus.
Dan Patrick criticizes Rory McIlroy for avoiding media interactions, arguing that it damages his image as a golf ambassador and that athletes owe the public some engagement, especially after significant wins like the Masters.
MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss "a new approach" and resume dialogue despite their past opposition to his presidency. The meeting, which covered contentious issues like abortion and media relations, drew criticism from some liberals who viewed it as normalizing Trump. Scarborough emphasized that they are not defending Trump but seeking to provide insights into the current political climate.
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, hosts of MSNBC's 'Morning Joe,' met with Donald Trump to restart communications after years of criticism. The meeting, their first in seven years, covered divisive issues like abortion and political retribution. Despite past tensions, the hosts emphasized the importance of dialogue, citing the need to address the country's political divisions. The meeting drew criticism from both Trump supporters and opponents, highlighting the contentious nature of engaging with the former president.
"Morning Joe" co-anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, known for their critical stance on Donald Trump, met with the President-elect at Mar-a-Lago for the first time in seven years. Despite past tensions, including Trump's derogatory remarks about them, the meeting aimed to restart communications and find common ground on divisive issues. Brzezinski noted that while they remain opposed to many of Trump's actions, they recognize the need for a different approach given his election victory.
Following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, her campaign leadership urged staffers not to speak with reporters during an all-staff call. Campaign Chair Jennifer O'Malley Dillon and Deputy Campaign Manager Quentin Fulks emphasized the need for staffers to remain engaged. The call, which followed Harris' concession speech, highlighted the campaign's efforts and the close nature of the race, despite the wide margins in battleground states. Harris acknowledged the disappointment but encouraged perseverance, while leadership discussed next steps for staffers.
Joel Embiid's three-game suspension for shoving a columnist is deemed appropriate, but it highlights ongoing tensions between the NBA and its teams regarding player management and media relations. The league's new media-rights deal and policies on player participation have increased pressure on teams to balance player health with game appearances. Embiid's incident underscores the challenges teams face in managing star players' health while meeting league and fan expectations. The 76ers view the incident as isolated, linked to personal remarks about Embiid's family, and hope for his sustained health and performance.