It’s not the first time Nokia has shunned MWC, but in all seriousness; has the show just become too big? The press list might be enormous but so is the price tag. It seems to me that the show has become a parody of itself and certainly not in a good way. With the big guns making announcements this week, what are we left to look forward to at the actual show? Some demos? Some girls in bikinis doing the can-can?

In my humble opinion, MWC has lost its way and is out of touch with how news is both reported and consumed. Everyone who is anyone might be heading to Barcelona, but it’s a bit like going to your in-laws – do you actually want to go or are you going because you feel you should?

This week, we catch up with Speed’s own bit of posh, Helen Beavis,  and gets some more advice for the Speed Christmas Barcelona trip.

Q. It’s great to have you back from maternity leave. Are you enjoying it?

A. It’s marvellous.

Q. Where did you learn to dance like a stripper?

A. A Polish peasant lady. And don’t give it, you love it.

Q. It’s 1990. What advice would you give to your younger self?

A. Read

Q. You’re from Northern Ireland? How did you get here and what’s the Cornish accent about?

A. I swam. And I love Cornish ice cream. What can I say; it’s affected me

Q. Is PR a proper job for a grown-up?

A. Yes, so not quite sure what the hell I’m doing here.

Q. Tell you about worst Christmas party experience.

A. Isn’t one. All my parties been great.  However, [I once caught] someone else was with their pants down – and hands in places they shouldn’t have been. So beware Barceloners! And if anyone wants any dance lessons you know where to to find me.

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