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The PR Breakdown with Molly McPhersonHow Harvard Said No—and Made It StickThis episode examines Harvard University’s April 2025 letter rejecting sweeping demands from the Trump administration—an act of resistance that was principled, measured, and strategically precise.The statement didn’t chase headlines or play defense. It outlined the stakes, drew a legal and ethical line, and delivered a message that stood on mission—not fear.Listeners will hear a breakdown of how the letter was structured, why it worked, and what it signals for anyone responsible for high-stakes communication. The episode explores how transparency, when guided by values, creates reputational resilience—even under political and public pre...2025-04-2324 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPhersonHow Harvard Said No—and Made It StickThis episode examines Harvard University’s April 2025 letter rejecting sweeping demands from the Trump administration—an act of resistance that was principled, measured, and strategically precise.The statement didn’t chase headlines or play defense. It outlined the stakes, drew a legal and ethical line, and delivered a message that stood on mission—not fear.Listeners will hear a breakdown of how the letter was structured, why it worked, and what it signals for anyone responsible for high-stakes communication. The episode explores how transparency, when guided by values, creates reputational resilience—even under political and public pre...2025-04-2324 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPhersonHouston, Gayle King and Crew Have a Problem: Blue Origin’s PR Free FallA rocket full of high-profile women launched into space, but the real spectacle might’ve been the PR machine that sent it there. From Katy Perry floating with a daisy to Oprah crying on the ground, every moment of Blue Origin’s all-women flight felt like it was choreographed to go viral. It looked empowering on the surface, but the optics raised a bigger question: when the narrative feels off, who gets to push back—and how?This episode is a smart, strategic walkthrough of how to correct the record without igniting a firestorm. Using a therapist-backed framew...2025-04-1621 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPhersonHouston, Gayle King and Crew Have a Problem: Blue Origin’s PR Free FallA rocket full of high-profile women launched into space, but the real spectacle might’ve been the PR machine that sent it there. From Katy Perry floating with a daisy to Oprah crying on the ground, every moment of Blue Origin’s all-women flight felt like it was choreographed to go viral. It looked empowering on the surface, but the optics raised a bigger question: when the narrative feels off, who gets to push back—and how?This episode is a smart, strategic walkthrough of how to correct the record without igniting a firestorm. Using a therapist-backed framew...2025-04-1621 min
The PIO PodcastS5 - E14: Molly McPherson - Molly McPherson Public RelationsSend us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, PR expert Molly McPherson shares her insights on navigating media crises, the importance of social media in crisis management, and the common pitfalls faced by public information officers (PIOs). She emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement in communications and discusses how to transform crises into opportunities for building trust. Molly also reflects on her experiences at FEMA and the lessons learned from various case studies in crisis management.Molly's Bio: In Molly McPherson's world, just...2025-04-0225 min
Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach62. Decoding Communication in Dating with Molly McPhersonComing up in this episode of Flirtations, we welcome crisis communications strategist and PR guru Molly McPherson to the show as we decode communication!
Molly and I discuss essential communication strategies for handling those sometimes hard and awkward, yet necessary, conversations in dating, like how to talk about past relationships and what to say if you maybe need to end things with someone.
We'll explore ways to know if someone is being honest with you through how they communicate, the power of intentions and, of course, share some clever flirting strategies you can use in y...2025-01-0349 min
Reputation Town2024 Wrap-Up: Top PR crisis stories of the year with guest Molly McPhersonThis week, we welcome back our friend Molly McPherson to help us wrap up 2024 and break down some of the top PR crisis stories. We didn't discuss our topics with each other ahead of time, so in this episode, you're getting our real-time reactions and breakdowns to these stories, including the strategies behind them (or lack thereof) and any lessons learned. Thanks to Molly for joining us and we hope you enjoy this year-end episode.
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Divorce HappensHow to Announce Your Divorce Like a Celebrity with Crisis Communication Strategist Molly McPhersonOn this episode of Divorce Happens, we chatted with crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson about the rising trend of announcing divorces on social media. Molly shared why both celebrities and everyday individuals are embracing public transparency about their splits and offered expert advice for crafting a thoughtful and strategic announcement. We explored how framing the message with a focus on collaboration and positivity can ease the transition for everyone involved. Molly also highlighted the power of controlling your narrative and provided insights into how to approach divorce discussions subtly without explicitly naming the situation.Takeaways from our...2024-11-2910 minReputation TownPre-election pod with special guest Molly McPhersonWith four days to go before the US Presidential Election, we're joined by our good friend Molly McPherson to discuss the presidential campaigns, each candidate's use of the media, the role podcasts will play in this year's election, the controversy around the 'garbage' comments and, finally, each of us gives our prediction of what we think will happen on Nov. 5th. Hope you enjoy this episode!
2024-11-0148 min
Lead Balloon - Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications StoriesFEMA Public Affairs Team Still Carries Scars from Hurricane Ike Assignment, with Molly McPherson & Mike MooreThe videos and stories we’ve seen and heard from Hurricanes Helene and Milton over the last month have been truly horrific.They're an important reminder that the rescue and recovery crews who rush into these disaster zones are invaluable......as is the work of public affairs crews and reporters who document the aftermath of these storms.They’re giving the outside world a window in to the carnage, making clear the need for aid, and bearing witness to what we’ve lost.So in this episode, we're going to explore the sa...2024-11-0146 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson280: The Hidden Meanings Behind Kate Middleton's Cancer Journey VideoIn this episode of The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson, Kate Middleton’s health update video is more than just an announcement. It’s a masterclass in PR, packed with hidden symbolism and subtle storytelling designed to reshape the public perception of the royal family. Uncover ten key meanings behind the visuals, from Kate in the driver’s seat to the color blue, and explore how Kate and William are distancing themselves from Harry and Meghan as they face ongoing branding challenges.Mentioned in this episode: A Message from Catherine, The Pr...2024-09-1825 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson280: The Hidden Meanings Behind Kate Middleton's Cancer Journey VideoIn this episode of The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson, Kate Middleton’s health update video is more than just an announcement. It’s a masterclass in PR, packed with hidden symbolism and subtle storytelling designed to reshape the public perception of the royal family. Uncover ten key meanings behind the visuals, from Kate in the driver’s seat to the color blue, and explore how Kate and William are distancing themselves from Harry and Meghan as they face ongoing branding challenges.Mentioned in this episode: A Message from Catherine, The Pr...2024-09-1825 min
A Fresh StoryThe Divorce Announcement Season: Molly McPhersonWelcome to a special season of A Fresh Story Podcast: The Divorce Announcement Season. This season is co-produced by Divorce.com; Divorce.com offers a streamlined path through divorce that helps couples avoid unnecessary conflict and costs.
On this episode of The Divorce Announcement Season, we talked to crisis communication strategist Molly McPherson, about the trend of announcing divorces on social media. We discuss why people, both celebrities and regular individuals, are choosing to be open about their divorces on social media. Molly provides tips and strategies for announcing a divorce publicly, emphasizing the importance of considering w...2024-06-2710 min
Carrigan & CompanyKISS 108’s Billy Costa, Chapel Hart and Content Creators Meredith Lynch and Molly McPhersonBilly Costa from Kiss 108 & TV Diner keeps Kim company. They talk with up and coming country trio, Chapel Hart, and spill the tea with content creators Molly McPherson and Meredith Lynch.Follow Billy: https://www.instagram.com/thebillycosta/Follow Chapel Hart: https://www.instagram.com/chapelhartband/Follow Molly: https://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/Follow Meredith: https://www.instagram.com/meredithmlynch/
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The Crux of the StoryThe Changing Nature of Crisis Management with Molly McPhersonWhat defines a “crisis” in 2024? Crisis consultant Molly McPherson joins The Crux to discuss the evolution of reputation and crises. From working in the “crisis cauldron” that is FEMA to her hugely popular TikTok posts on high-profile crises, Molly has become a leading and insightful voice in what it take to manage crises in a volatile environment. Plus, she’s a Boston University College of Communication grad!2024-01-2847 min
Deux UTaylor Swift in Brazil, Cassie/Diddy + Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie w/ Crisis Management PR Expert, Molly McPhersonJoining the Deux U classroom this week is PR and Crisis Management expert, Molly McPherson. We’re discussing the week’s hottest topics from a crisis PR perspective, including:
Taylor Swift’s concert in Brazil
Cassie vs. Diddy (the allegations and controversy)
Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt’s recent headlines
An update on Annabelle Wallis and Sebastian
An update on where Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny stand
A little more insight into Bobby Berk's departure from Queer Eye
Who played Cupid to Travis & Taylor?
An update on Harry Styles’ infamous shaved head
And much more!
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Reinventing the Arena70. Finding Adult Friendships Is A Lot Like Dating with Amanda McPhersonHow often do you ask yourself, "Why is it so difficult to make new friends as an adult?!"
Not only have I heard this from clients as they’re reinventing their love lives, but both my guest and I are living this right now!
My guest describes herself as a recovering risk-avoidant scaredy cat. Through her own journey of personal development, Amanda McPherson became a trained therapist, leadership coach, and motivational speaker.
Her passion is helping individuals reach their highest potential both in their personal and professional lives. And that includes helping her cl...2023-10-2453 min
Ahead of the Curve with Coco MocoeBreaking Down the Biggest Scandals of 2023 w/ Molly McPherson (P.R. Crisis Expert)Today's interview is with celebrity P.R. crisis manager, Molly McPherson. We talk about the biggest scandals of the year from Lizzo to Ashton Kutcher to Colleen Ballinger. You can follow Molly McPherson on social media here: instagram.com/molly.mcpherson tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson You can listen to Molly McPherson’s P.R. podcast, “Indestructible PR Podcast”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/indestructible-pr-podcast-with-molly-mcpherson/id1441897190 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:28 = Introduction 1:28 - 11:30 = The definition of “public relations” and her PR career 11:30 - 16:20 = Do celebrities reach out because of her videos? 2023-10-1551 min
Smart Talk SeriesCrisis Communications and TikTok Engagement with Molly McPhersonSocial media is a powerful tool every PR professional needs to know how to use. But what happens when that power gets out of your control and creates a crisis? Today, Melissa discusses the importance of understanding crisis communication in every part of your career evolution with crisis comms and TikTok strategist Molly McPherson. About Molly: Public relations expert Molly McPherson knows how to handle a crisis. Molly served in the external affairs office at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where she introduced the agency's first digital media efforts in response to...2023-10-1026 min
Smart Talk SeriesCrisis Communications and TikTok Engagement with Molly McPhersonSocial media is a powerful tool every PR professional needs to know how to use. But what happens when that power gets out of your control and creates a crisis? Today, Melissa discusses the importance of understanding crisis communication in every part of your career evolution with crisis comms and TikTok strategist Molly McPherson.About Molly:Public relations expert Molly McPherson knows how to handle a crisis. Molly served in the external affairs office at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where she introduced the agency's first digital media efforts in response to the public backlash...2023-10-1026 minThe PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson260: Blind Gossip, Spin Tricks, and PR Ploys: The Murky Waters of Media ManipulationIn this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast with Molly McPherson, diving into the intriguing world of media manipulation and celebrity PR tactics. The Power of Oprah: Despite her success as a businesswoman, Oprah Winfrey is still closely associated with her talk show roots. Discussing how Oprah's relatability and ability to connect with women made her show incredibly popular and how that has shaped her public image. But...what's behind the sudden interet in weight shaming and rapid weight loss?Beyond the Headlines: Molly takes a deep dive into some timely...2023-09-2627 min