With the recent closure of Aussie media mainstays like T Australia, Cosmo Australia, and Business News Australia and the Beckham family fallout dominating headlines in recent weeks, this episode unpacks two cultural moments shaping the future of PR in real time.
Lucinda and Courts dive into what the latest industry shake-ups reveal about the evolution of media, the shifting role of traditional press, and why modern publicity is more layered than ever. From the decline of legacy publishing models to the rise of multi-channel storytelling, they explore how PR is evolving beyond placements into strategy, amplification, and audience-first thinking. We then turn to the Beckham family drama as a live case study in crisis comms, narrative control, and the power of (strategic) silence. Together, these moments offer a candid, insider look at how the PR playbook is changing — and what founders, creators, and brands need to understand to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting media landscape...

Lucinda's book recommendation: Heart The Lover by Lily King: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228110489-heart-the-lover

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