Prepare to step back in time to revisit the top PR fiascos of 2023. Diving into the recent and semi-recent mishaps of the year and their enduring impacts. Joining Molly this week to breakdown the top crises of the year are two seasoned media and PR pros - John Perenack and Warren Weeks. This episode covers everything from significant advertising blunders to ... Show More
Aug 7
Nicole LaPera's Crisis Is Not The Throuple
A self-help influencer with nearly nine million followers is being sued by her own business partner, who is also one third of her marriage and, according to the filings, the person who actually wrote her books.That is the story everybody is going to tell.It is not the story worth ... Show More
30m 29s
Jan 2024
PRWeek’s team on the year ahead
<p>Social media upheaval. Marketing in gaming. Weight-loss drugs. Understanding what younger generations are talking about. And, if that wasn’t enough, the first AI election. </p><p>These are all big topics as 2024 begins, and they’re also among the discussion points on the lates ... Show More
57m 31s
Dec 2024
The PR Week: 12.26.2024 - Top talks of 2024
<p>PRWeek takes a look back at our podcast conversations throughout 2024, including conversations with Edelman CEO Richard Edelman, Weber Shandwick Collective CEO Gail Heimann and the late Barbara Hunter, founder of the eponymous agency, a pioneer for women in PR and the public r ... Show More
37m 45s
Dec 2023
2023, A Year in Review
<p>With 2023 rapidly coming to a close, we at The Essential Podcast decided to reflect on our favorite lessons of the year<span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">. Lis ... Show More
30m 25s
Dec 2023
The Biggest Debacles of 2023: Studio Screwups, Executive Misfires, and Underrated Disasters
Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss the biggest disasters of 2023 after a chaotic and frustrating year in Hollywood. With the labor shutdowns being the clear answer for the biggest debacle, Matt and Lucas look beyond the strikes to nominate what they believe have ... Show More
36m 59s
Jan 2023
Navigating business risks: How to focus on what matters
Text us your thoughts on this episodeAfter a series of crises, from the pandemic to geopolitical issues to the current economic conditions, executives are becoming seasoned in handling challenges. Today we’ll explore how executives can evaluate evolving risks, meet the changing n ... Show More
18m 44s
Dec 2023
Downstream: 2023 Year in Review
For this end-of-year edition of Downstream, the Novara Media team look back on the biggest stories of the year. Ash Sarkar is joined by Moya Lothian-McLean, Michael Walker and Owen Jones to talk about the Labour Party, the climate crisis, the rise of AI and the war on Gaza. From ... Show More
1h 3m