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The Rest Is PR

The Rest Is PR

Written by: Jacki Vause & Lyle Fulton
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The Rest is PR is an unfiltered journey into the world of modern communications where pop culture meets PR and nothing is off the record.

From celebrity crises to brand blunders, media spin to viral moments. The Rest Is PR breaks it all down with insight, humour, and a dash of chaos. Packed with expert advice, brilliant anecdotes, and unfiltered opinions, this is the podcast that proves when it comes to comms, the rest really is PR.

Driven by curiosity and grounded in decades of PR and media experience, The Rest Is PR helps listeners decode the power of public relations and why it’s so much more than just spin.


Hosted by Jacki Vause & Lyle Fulton

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Episodes
  • The Rest Is...Beckhams At War
    Jan 12 2026

    This episode delves into the complex dynamics of the Beckham family, with a particular focus on Brooklyn Beckham's recent actions against his parents - Sir David Beckham and Victoria Beckham - and the wider PR implications for the family's image.


    In this episode:

    - How the ongoing rift between Brooklyn and his parents has developed

    - How social media plays a crucial role in shaping public perception

    - Does this represent a PR crisis for the Beckhams

    - What emotional, legal and media challenges the family are facing

    - Analysis of the Beckham brand and the impact this feud is having on family dynamics

    - How the Beckhams friendship with Gordon Ramsay might affect their outlook


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    00:00 The Beckham Family Dynamics

    04:19 Social Media and Public Perception

    11:08 Famous Family Relationships in the Spotlight

    16:57 The Role of PR in Celebrity Disputes

    23:19 Future Implications and Strategies

    26:20 Your Comments

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    #TheBeckhams #BrooklynBeckham #DavidBeckham #VictoriaBeckham #NicolaPeltz #RomeoBeckham #PRCrisis #SocialMedia #FamilyDynamics #PublicImage

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    29 mins
  • The Rest Is...William & Catherine vs. Harry & Meghan
    Jan 7 2026

    This episode analyses the contrasting public relations strategies of Prince Harry & Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Prince William & Princess Catherine of Wales, exploring motivations, strategy, the importance of clear objectives, and the role of visuals in shaping public perception. This episode also examines the importance of consistency, community engagement and crisis management in modern PR.


    In this episode:

    - How the PR strategies of Harry and Meghan differ significantly from those of William and Catherine

    - How William and Catherine's PR is rooted in tradition and a clear mission

    - How the couples compare on consistency of communications and clear objective setting

    - The importance of visual presentation in modern PR

    - Analysis of the established royal PR machine


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    00:00 Introduction

    00:46 Diving into Harry and Meghan's PR Strategy

    04:46 Contrasting Motivations of the Royal Couples

    08:36 Mission, Vision, and Values in PR

    11:56 Analyzing the Sussexes' Online Presence

    16:08 Visual Consistency in Royal PR

    19:53 Challenges of Modern Royal Communications

    23:54 Crisis Management in Royal PR

    27:59 The Importance of Clear Objectives

    33:13 Conclusion

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    Substack: / https://substack.com/@therestispr

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    #PR #RoyalFamily, #Harry&Meghan #William&Catherine #PopCulture #CommunicationStrategies #ReputationManagement #CrisisManagement #Media

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    40 mins
  • The Rest Is...Harry & Meghan's PR Crisis
    Dec 31 2025

    This week on The Rest Is PR, the focus turns to Harry and Meghan, mounting staff changes, and what repeated communications shake-ups say about long-term strategy and strategic thinking.


    In this episode:

    • The departure of Harry and Meghan’s Chief Communications Officer, Meredith Maines, after less than a year in the role, and what it says about Meghan & Harry's strategy moving forward

    • The subsequent step-down of James Holt, Executive Director of the Archewell Foundation, and what his continued involvement signals

    • The rebrand from Archewell Foundation to Archewell Philanthropies, and the shift from charity to non-profit organisation

    • Analysis at the contrasting statements surrounding both exits

    • The significance of the timing of these departures & the geographical move at the centre of Holt’s exit

    • Comparisons with the Beckham model — and what Harry and Meghan could learn from a more disciplined, long-term approach to reputation management when it comes to their own strategic thinking


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    0:00 Harry & Meghan PR Crisis

    3:19 The Collective Move To London

    5:16 Prince Harry In 2026

    7:12 Why The Change Now?

    13:03 A Tale Of Two Statements

    20:47 Should The Sussexes Change Tactic?

    26:17 Should They Be More Like The Beckhams?

    31:30 Your Comments

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    ✅ Subscribe: @TheRestIsPR

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    Instagram: / @therestispr

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    Reddit: / u/TheRestIsPR

    Substack: / https://substack.com/@therestispr

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    #TheRestIsPR #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #Archewell #PRStrategy #ReputationManagement #CrisisComms #MediaAnalysis #PublicRelations #RoyalPR #BrandManagement

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    33 mins
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