269: The Fine Line Between Apology and Denial: A Case Study of Colleen Ballinger and Matt Rife

Apologies, denials, and online disasters. Molly is breaking down the Matt Rife and Colleen Ballinger PR crisis. This episode is all about perception management. As soon as the backlash starts, every subsequent step needs to be calculated. Often, this fine line between apology and denial can alter reputations and determine careers' trajectory in a blink. These three key takeaways:1. Exploring the anatomy of an apology, and what happens when it's done wrong, using Colleen Ballinger as...

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Every week, nationally-recognized crisis management expert Molly McPherson, also known as the "PR Lady" on TikTok, mixes strategic public relations lessons with weekly reveals of behind-the-scenes PR moves from breaking news stories and trending popular culture.  From the most popular celebrities and public figures, learn what went right and what went wrong from a strategic media and PR perspective. A must-listen for any PR professional, aspiring communicator, or pop culture fan who wants to gain a better understanding of the media landscape and learn how to build an indestructible reputation.