US vs EU Tech Fight: Publicist Who Represents No One Bills the Hallway
US threatens 'devastating' retaliation if EU limits American firms. The whole segment, as it aired. Guests who wandered in, and the anchors who let them.
On air
Hank Ledger, with Zelda Whitcombe-Ray (Crisis Publicist)
What BBN said on air. Comedy, with fictional anchors.
Hank LedgerThe US ambassador to the EU told the Financial Times that European companies could face devastating retaliation if Brussels limits American firms' access to parts of its market.
Hank LedgerWith me from a yacht is crisis publicist Zelda Whitcombe-Ray. So what does devastating mean here?
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayIt means opportunity, Hank.
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayTo be clear, I represent no one, but I do represent a very large tech firm, and they feel this is the best week they've had.
Hank LedgerWashington says if Europe restricts access to its market, it will respond with devastating retaliation. Is that the threat?
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayNo, it's a reciprocal access framework. Dozens of my clients love reciprocity.
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayTo be clear, I represent no one, but the bell is ringing for a Dutch cheese exporter now.
Hank LedgerBut you just said no one. Who's paying for the yacht?
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayEveryone, and that's the beauty.
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayOne side closes a door, the other closes a door, and I bill the hallway. To be clear, I represent no one. The hallway pays on time.
Hank LedgerAnd the editor's note says this could raise prices for ordinary people.
ZW
Zelda Whitcombe-RayPrices rising is just a brand finding its true value. Ring, ring.
Hank LedgerSo you're the hallway. Does the hallway at least get a discount on the door?
