There are still episodes to come with Johna Burke, Rochelle Ford, Advita Patel and Roger Hurni.

Our gratitude to every guest who joined us, and to everyone who listens to our show.

Curzon's chapter with Stories & Strategies is coming to a close. Over the past year, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social & @davidinspires.bsky.social have been part of a show at the intersection of communications, & global affairs.

Thank you to Doug Downs, Emily Page & Jocelyn Floralde for the partnership.

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In this week's episode of Stories and Strategies, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and Doug Downs speak with Blair Enns of Win Without Pitching about how the PR industry measures its work, and whether it is measuring the right things.

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Heard on the Streets: Inside the Ethics of AI in PR with David Olajide of Curzon PR YouTube video by EIN Presswire

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AI is changing how organisations manage reputation.

In this interview with @einpresswire.bsky.social, our Marcomms Manager, @davidinspires.bsky.social discusses how AI is reshaping horizon scanning and listening, giving teams a clearer view before decisions are made.

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Why Selling Time Is Killing Your Public Relations Agency YouTube video by Curzon PR

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In this week’s episode of Stories and Strategies, our CEO @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and Doug Downs speak with Blair Enns on why hourly pricing is holding agencies back, and how AI is accelerating the shift.

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Delighted that our CEO @farzanabaduel.bsky.social has received the 𝗣𝗥𝗢 𝗣𝗥 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱, alongside recipients from more than 12 countries. ⭐️

Thank you to Danijel Koletić and the PRO PR Awards team.

Congratulations to the other recipients recognised this year.

People Don’t Resist Change, They Resist Being Changed YouTube video by Curzon PR

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This week on Stories & Strategies, hosts @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, and Doug Downs chat with Lord David Evans to explore psychological safety in communications.

Before audiences can engage, reflect or change their perspective, they first need to feel secure.

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People Don’t Resist Change, They Resist Being Changed YouTube video by Curzon PR

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This week on @stories_strats, hosts @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and Doug Downs chat with Lord David Evans to explore psychological safety in communications.

They examine how populist narratives spread, and the psychology behind audience reactions.

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Wishing all our colleagues, clients and partners celebrating Easter a peaceful and restorative weekend.

The New Role of Public Relations YouTube video by Curzon PR

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In this week’s Stories and Strategies episode, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and Doug Downs speak with Thomas Fife-Schaw, MD at Ipsos UK, about how the communications function is evolving.

Communicators are becoming strategic sense-makers, helping leadership navigate uncertainty.

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BBC Radio 4 - When It Hits the Fan, Don't Panic!!! David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss how to keep the public calm in a crisis.

The links are as follows

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On BBC Radio 4’s When It Hits the Fan this week, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social joins @DavidYelland to unpack:

– Communicating bad news without triggering panic
– What leadership language signals
– How to handle disappointment under pressure

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The New Role of Public Relations YouTube video by Curzon PR

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In this week’s episode of Stories and Strategies, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social and Doug Downs speak with Thomas Fife-Shaw of Ipsos UK about strategic ambiguity and why restraint has become part of the job.

Full episode via link in comments.

GG2 Power List 2026 None

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We’re pleased to share that our CEO, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social, has been included in the #GG2PowerList 2026 by @easterneye.bsky.social, recognising Britain’s 101 most influential Asians shaping the political, economic and cultural landscape.

Congratulations to Farzana, and to all those recognised.

BBC Audio | When It Hits the Fan | When Poachers Turn Gatekeepers David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss crossing the great PR divide.

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What changes when you move from reporting on power to advising it?

@farzanabaduel.bsky.social & @davidyelland.bsky.social explore the trend of senior journalists stepping into key PR roles on this week's #WhenItHitsTheFan on BBC Radio 4.

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Why Public Relations Still Has a Leadership Problem YouTube video by Curzon PR

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We often frame the “confidence gap” as a women’s issue. But what if that’s too narrow?

Confidence is shaped by culture, expectation, and how behaviour is judged.

In comms, how we define a problem often determines whether we solve it.

More in this week's Stories and Strategies

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BBC Audio | When It Hits the Fan | When Poachers Turn Gatekeepers David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss crossing the great PR divide.

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When institutions face scrutiny, communications becomes a test of judgement.

Today, @farzanabaduel.bsky.social joined, @davidyelland.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 ’s When It Hits the Fan to discuss how trust, timing and perception shape reputation in high-stakes moments.

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Why the Best Leaders Invest in People | Strategic Communications & Public Relations Blog | The PR Insider It did not come through grand gestures or dramatic interventions. It came through small acts of kindness and attention: the time taken to explain...

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This Women’s Month, we’ve been reflecting on the simple idea that most career-defining moments aren’t big milestones. They’re small decisions by leaders who choose to invest in people early.

This is what “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” looks like in practice.

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