In this episode of Comms Vs. (which is a bit of a bonus due to both the plucky hosts being a bit distracted of late), Janine puts a whole host of questions from fans, herself and special guest, Matt, to Ben on the topics of PR and journalism - including whether he likes phone pitch and embargoes!Links - The NY Times article which explains off the record (or at least how they see it) https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/02/reader-center/off-the-record-meaning.htmlAbout the hostsBen Ormsby is the Yorkshire Editor of TheBusinessDesk.com and a PR practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in both agency and client-side roles. Janine Radcliffe is a communications and marketing specialist and now runs her own business called Radwood Communications. They met each other a number of years ago when they were both working in-house for a large public sector organisation and, despite each going their separate ways, they have remained good friends. Now, they speak once a week and record their ramblings for your listening pleasure. Keep in touchFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @CommsVsEmail us: commsvs@outlook.com