The media industries now condemning Russell Brand should examine their role in the scandal, and ensure staff can independently report “The Talent” when they see similar behaviour.
Raymond Snoddy
Raymond is a highly regarded writer and media consultant. He has written columns for The Independent and was media editor of The Times for seven years. Before moving to The Times he was a reporter on the FT for 19 years, covering media and communication issues. His television credits include eight years as the BBC’s NewsWatch presenter.
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