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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...2025-04-2323 min

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPhersonHouston, We Have a PR Problem (And the Delicate Art of Proving You're Right)A 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. 2024-12-181h 04

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 min

Reputation 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 min

The 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/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriganandcompany/?hl=enFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556023853107Follow on X...2024-04-3054 min

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! Lis...2023-11-231h 08

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 the public backlash...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...2023-10-1026 min

The Harlan Cohen PodcastHow to manage a social media crisis with Molly McPhersonThe Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for Harlan's College Success Coaching Program HERE: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/collegesuccess SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?lang=en INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/HarlanCohen FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HelpMeHarlan/ TWITTER: http://Twitter.com/HarlanCohen WEBSITE: https://www.HarlanCohen.com About Molly: Molly McPherson is an APR-certified public relations expert known as the "PR L...2023-09-211h 02

A Fresh StoryMolly McPherson & the Navigation of ResilienceA Fresh Story, season 3, episode 11 What’s the relationship between crisis control, public relations, and divorce? Well, a lot! We had the immense pleasure of chatting with the fantastic Pop Culture and PR Expert Molly McPherson about communications, social media, public relations, and how to navigate our inner resilience during our own personal crises. It’s a beautiful conversation about the intersection between our public personas, our private crises, and how we come out the other side stronger and more resilient. Molly McPherson, M.S., APR, is a nationally recognized expert in crisis public relations in t...2023-09-1746 min

Corina Mcpherson~WATCHING Girl Meets Farm Season 13 Episode 10 FullStreamGirl Meets Farm S13 E10 “Cool Mom on the Go!” Watch Videos ▶️ https://fullhd.vuizenfilm.online/tv/80714-13-10 SYNOPSYS: Molly Yeh is a popular blogger and best-selling cookbook author who shares her perspective on food, family traditions and farmhouse life. She lives on a farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border with her fifth-generation farmer husband and their little flock of chickens. Girl Meets Farm Girl Meets Farm Season 13 Episode 10 Girl Meets Farm S13 E10 Girl Meets Farm S13xE10 Girl Meets Farm S13 E10 Food Network Girl Meets Farm Cool Mom on the Go! Thanks for visiting & watching. Facebook: https...2023-09-1000 min

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson256: Meghan Markle: Decoding Recent Moves & PR DecisionsIn this episode of the Indestructible PR Podcast, host Molly McPherson delves into the recent moves and PR decisions of Meghan Markle. Molly shares her insights and analysis on the infamous Duchess, discussing her journey, challenges, and the lessons we can learn from her.Highlights:1. International Interview: Molly begins the episode by recounting her recent appearance on Australia's longest-running morning breakfast news program, the National Today Show. She talks about the nerves and tech issues that come with live interviews and shares her positive experience interacting with the hosts.2023-08-2918 min