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The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson
Ever wonder what's really happening behind those viral headlines and celebrity PR disasters? Step into the war room with crisis communications expert Molly as she dissects the week's biggest reputation battles, media meltdowns, and brand controversies.
Each week, Molly peels back the curtain on headline-making moments to reveal the strategic chess moves that shape public perception. From corporate crises to celebrity comebacks, she breaks down what works, what fails, and what it means for the future of reputation management.
Whether you're a PR professional, business leader, or simply fascinated by the art of reputation management, join Molly every week for the conversation everyone in PR is talking about. Subscribe now to master the strategies shaping modern reputation—one breakdown at a time.
The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson
123: How to Spot the Guilty Culprit From This Type of Media Response: Tells from Ted Cruz to Andrew Cuomo
Whenever there is a crisis, there is often the truth, and then there is the story we hear.
Managing a crisis in the age of social media isn't easy, especially when there are so many people with an opinion and a Twitter account.
To get it right means you need to respond in a manner that makes it go away. Fall into this trap that so many people ensnarled in a crisis do, and you'll never survive.
On this episode, the one crisis response tactic that so many people have used to get themselves out of the line of fire,.
Listen for this one response that is the ultimate defense mechanism, but nowadays only leads to a bigger crisis.
Mentioned in the episode:
- How to Apologize During a PR Crisis: Why Ellen DeGeneres Kept Quiet (And Why You Shouldn’t)
- How to Admit Your Mistakes: The Ellen DeGeneres Apology
- How to Write a Memorable Quote
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