The Rest is PR

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down Meghan Sussex’s (formerly Markle) latest Netflix series, With Love, Meghan—a lifestyle show packed with cooking, gardening, and hosting tips.Released alongside the rebrand of her lifestyle business, As Ever, the series features Meghan hosting guests in a house that isn’t her own, while taking on elevated lifestyle tasks like beekeeping, bath salt making, flower arranging, and endless bottles of Taittinger. 🍾 But does this PR move resonate with her audience—or is it another misstep?🎙️ In this episode: ✅ The PR strategy behind With Love, Meghan—what’s the goal? 🎯 ✅ Is Meghan out of touch with her target audience? Lyle breaks down the disconnect. 🤔 ✅ Jacki’s advice: What Meghan should have done differently to better engage her audience. 🔄 ✅ The ‘thankless task’ dilemma: Is Meghan’s public image battle unwinnable? ✅ The big question: What would Princess Diana have done differently in this situation? 👑Jacki and Lyle analyse why the format feels unrelatable, whether Meghan is facing an impossible PR challenge, and how this series fits into her evolving personal brand.🔔 Follow now for expert PR insights every week—don’t miss an episode!#MeghanMarkle #WithLoveMeghan #Netflix #PR #PublicRelations #DuchessOfSussex #PrincessDiana #RoyalFamily #MediaAnalysis #PodcastArtwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on X, TikTok and Instagram - @TheRestIsPR

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle break down British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s strategic response to the extraordinary clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump last week.🎙️ In this episode: ✅ Starmer’s PR strategy—why his messaging has been praised on the world stage 🌎 ✅ The balancing act: Is Starmer’s approach too conciliatory for his own electorate? ⚖️ ✅ Trump vs. Zelenskyy: Did Zelenskyy walk into a political trap set by Trump and VP JD Vance? 🎭 ✅ Lyle’s take: In high-stakes diplomacy, is there ever really a winning move? 🤔 ✅ Jacki’s analysis: Why key PR moments—like Starmer’s embrace of Zelenskyy and his meeting with King Charles—were so impactful 👑With Starmer receiving international praise but domestic criticism, and Trump’s support growing at home despite global backlash, we ask: In political PR, can you ever truly win?🔔 Follow now for expert PR insights every week—don’t miss an episode!#KeirStarmer #Zelenskyy #DonaldTrump #PR #PublicRelations #Diplomacy #Ukraine #Politics #MediaAnalysis #PodcastArtwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on X, Instagram & TikTok - @TheRestIsPR

This week on The Rest Is PR, Jacki and Lyle explore the power of authenticity in communications—whether it’s navigating a crisis, shaping a public image, or making a comeback. And who better to analyse than Taylor Swift?🎙️ In this episode: ✅ Taylor Swift’s silent strategy—why saying nothing can sometimes say everything 🤫 ✅ The Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds & Justin Baldoni legal dispute—why Swift’s lack of response is a PR masterclass 🎭 ✅ Jacki’s insight: How Swift has remained authentic and in control of her narrative despite public scrutiny 📰 ✅ Lyle’s perspective: Why Taylor Swift is judged primarily on her artistry, not controversy 🎶 ✅ Historical parallels: From Queen Elizabeth II’s response to the Princess Diana tragedy to Dolly Parton’s PR brilliance 👑🎸 ✅ Trump’s latest media storm—what his recent Gaza video reveals about PR, authenticity, and controversy ⚡From music icons to world leaders, Jacki and Lyle analyze how staying true to your brand can make or break a public figure’s reputation.🔔 Follow now for expert PR insights every week—don’t miss an episode!#TaylorSwift #BlakeLively #JustinBaldoni #RyanReynolds #PR #PublicRelations #Authenticity #Reputation #MediaStrategy #PodcastArtwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR

This week, Jacki and Lyle outline their tip tops when it comes to celebrities, and indeed anyone, looking to stage a comeback after a crisis. It comes after Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's appearance at the SNL50 anniversary show, where Reynolds engaged in a skit with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler where he appeared to joke about Lively's ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Suffice to say, the joke has not gone down well, and Jacki in particular believes that far from standing by his wife, Reynolds may well need to start looking into his own comeback as his stock starts to fall! Jacki and Lyle break down some of the best and worst comebacks by celebrities of recent times. The likes of Martha Stewart and Robert Downey Jr. are referred to as great comebacks, with Stewart now a household name once more despite a stint in prison, and RDJ having recovered from alcohol and drug addiction to become the assumed saviour of the multi-million dollar Marvel franchise! Conversely, Phillip Schofield is once again mentioned when it comes to poorly executed comebacks, with the former ITV presenter seemingly having earned sympathy from the public after his interview with the BBC's Amol Rajan, only for his stock to plummet after his ill-advised Castaway appearance. Meghan Markle is also analysed as she looks to stage another comeback, this time with a rebranded jam business! The duo deliver their top tips and big no-nos when it comes to mounting a comeback, with acknowledgment, awareness and empathy at the heart of what makes a comeback successful. Artwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR

This week, there really is only one place to start for Jacki and Lyle - Kendrick Lamar, his feud with Drake, and THAT Superbowl Halftime Show! Just days after Kendrick's song 'Not Like Us' won all 5 of the Grammys it was nominated for, including Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Song and Best Music Video, it was his Best Rap Performance win that he doubled down on at this year's Superbowl, teasing the song throughout his exceptional Halftime Show performance before delivering an early contended for viral moment of the year with the rendition of the Drake diss track towards the end of his set. Jacki and Lyle do their very best to break down the feud between two giants of the genre in Kendrick and Drake, with Lyle put on the spot by Jacki to demonstrate his knowledge of how the beef between the pair started, and what the key moments have been so far. Jacki then takes a slightly different angle on events, comparing Drake's predicament to that of Blake Lively who herself has once again been in the news as Justin Baldoni's stock in their feud continues to rise. The mantra of 'just stop' that Jacki has created over the last few weeks is once again in full flow as she encourages Drake to take a step back and ponder his next week after Kendrick confidently declared 'game over' on their feud, seemingly intimating that he has won the day. This is a feeling echoed by a number of industry analysts and social media commentators alike, although Jacki feels this may well eventually benefit Drake, who she feels might garner some sympathy out of recent events. Lyle questions whether all parties involved in both feuds may be prolonging these controversies for their own gain, with Drake and Kendrick in particular having potentially benefited from their feud in the form of increased streams and sales of their records. There is time for Lyle's own version of the now viral 'Hey Drake' in what is a compelling Valentine's Day episode!Artwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR

This week, Jacki and Lyle discuss a topic that has once again got the whole world talking - the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Our duo are getting 2025 off to a flyer with an at times impassioned episode in which Jacki discusses Trump's successful election campaign and the lessons many other leaders could learn from his approach to communications, with Lyle at time uncomfortable with the praise being levelled at someone he continues to be critical of! Lyle does cede ground when it comes to Trump achieving his desired outcome more often than not, which he does put down to his unique and perhaps groundbreaking approach to messaging and communications. Lyle does, however, use a variety of analogies to indicate that this approach may only be successful due to both Trump being a recognisable and consistent 'brand' and almost entirely unpredictable when it comes to his and his team's actions. Jacki reminds listeners of her prediction immediately after the failed assassination attempt on Trump, when she declared that the election had been won there and then as a result of the memorable image of Trump raising his hand in defiance. There is time, as ever, for a variety of sporting analogies from Lyle, as well as some potentially divisive comments about the Republican Party which could well get him into trouble in the comments! Speaking of which - what do you think of Trump's first few weeks in office? What did you make of his strategy during the election? And has his approach changed messaging and communications for world leaders for the foreseeable future?Artwork & music by Lyle FultonGet in touch via lylefulton@hotmail.comMore information at www.therestispr.comFollow us on Twitter - @TheRestIsPR