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How the Coldplay Kiss-Cam Became a Masterclass in Crisis PR

Jul 28, 2025

Most business owners worry about things like taxes, inventory, and whether Susan in accounting is secretly stealing all the pens.

But what if your next big problem is… a kiss-cam?

In July 2025, a seemingly innocent Coldplay concert turned into a corporate soap opera when the CEO and HR chief of a software company called Astronomer were caught on the jumbotron looking real cozy. One problem: they weren’t married. Not to each other, anyway.

Cue internet explosion. Cue awkward resignations. Cue… Gwyneth Paltrow?

Yep. It gets weird. But stay with us, because there’s gold in this mess.

If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner, there are five damn good reasons you should pay attention to this story…and no, it’s not just for the gossip.

Let’s break it down:

What Happened (And Why It Matters)

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot attended a Coldplay concert. The kiss-cam panned over to their seats, where they did the classic “oh shit” double-take. The crowd laughe...

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