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The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson pulls back the curtain on the PR moves driving today's biggest stories. Join Molly each week as she decodes the strategy behind the headlines, revealing the hidden tactics at play. With her insider perspective, you’ll learn why these PR moves matter, who’s calli...

Recent Episodes

Nov. 20, 2024

290: TikTok's Pajama Drama and Entitlement: A PR and Psychology Breakdown

In this crossover episode of The PR Breakdown , a therapy session of sorts into the world of entitlement, both online and off. Starting with the TikTok pajama drama—where influencers Cecily and Samantha Bachman faced backlas…
Nov. 12, 2024

288: The Perfect Mess: Martha Stewart's Documentary Damage Control

Martha Stewart's Netflix documentary unpacks her biggest PR battles and delivers a masterclass in reputation repair. From that infamous CBS salad interview to the $45,000 ImClone stock trade that sent shockwaves through her …
Nov. 5, 2024

287: Election PR Showdown: Campaign Predictions with the Guys from the Reputation Town Podcast

It's a special episode featuring Molly's conversation with Canadian PR experts Warren Weeks and John Perenack from the Reputation Town podcast. Just days before the 2024 presidential election, they break down the most talked…
Oct. 30, 2024

286: Behind the Scenes with Dr. Abby: Celebrity Relationships, Loyalty, and Reputation in the Spotlight

Behind the Scenes with Dr. Abby: Celebrity Relationships, Loyalty, and Reputation in the Spotlight This week’s PR Breakdown Live episode on Patreon takes a deep dive into celebrity relationships, loyalty, and the challenges …
Oct. 23, 2024

285: The 3 Questions You MUST Ask Before Speaking to Any Reporter

This episode of The PR Breakdown explores whether individuals and organizations should always respond to reporters' inquiries. She presents a nuanced view of media engagement, highlighting key considerations before agreeing …
Oct. 16, 2024

284: The Risks and Realities of a 100% Denial Strategy

In this episode of The PR Breakdown , we take a deep dive into the high-stakes PR strategy of a "100% Denial." This approach has long been used by celebrities, politicians, and public figures when facing serious accusations.…