24 June 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Public want more variety and less monoprism than media gives them – a despatch from Fowey
To remind you of another Rule One of communications - never confuse media opinion with public opinion. And Rule 1a - always expect better, more interesting and more varied questions from the public. ... Continue18 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Great football managers don’t have to be great players – Alan Sugar and I are available
The last time I went out to Alan Sugar's offices in Essex was in 1997, to persuade him to come out publicly for Labour. On the way there, his PR guy Nick Hewer (later to become his sidekick on The App... Continue16 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Botham’s Ashes film has some great lessons on leadership and team-work
Someone calling himself James Hacker asked me on twitter this morning if I was more obsessed about politics or sport. It's a close call. I'm certainly having a sporty week so far. Last night cricket. ... Continue11 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Another cannibalising coalition policy – axeing the means of delivering their school sport vision
Another example if I may of this coalition's tendency toward cannabilibistic policies. Exhibit 1 comes from the Camden New Journal, where I read of the professional demise of a man mamed Mike Jackson... Continue23 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Out of tragedy comes more tragedy – Gareth Crockett RIP
Ten days ago I posted this blog about two young men from Northern Ireland setting out on a remarkable challenge to raise money for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Jez Davison and Gareth Crockett had... Continue14 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day in Barcelona and a lovely BA crew – better than any chill pill
Despite the OTT tweet activity yesterday, I can assure you I am not on the payroll of the Barcelona Tourist Board (though I would happily be so if it meant more time spent there). Actually, though I ... Continue1 April 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
May have to review hero-worship of Geoff Boycott in light of his Mike Yardy comments
Geoff Boycott was one of my childhood heroes. Growing up as a sports nut in Yorkshire, I loved his technique, his attitude, his cussedness, and the focus he brought to Yorkshire County Cricket Club, w... Continue24 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
On the perils of shorthand and/or mumbling and/or not fully explaining
I don't know for sure that Euan Ferguson of the Observer does teeline (the form of shorthand in which I was once, many years ago, 120 words a minute proficient). But I think he might. Either that or I... Continue13 March 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.