In 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 col ... Show More
Jul 17
The Justin Baldoni Video Worked Because It Didn't Look Like PR
Justin Baldoni hadn't said a public word in almost two years. Then last week he propped up a phone, sat down next to his wife Emily, and posted a video to his own Instagram — no publicist, no People magazine. I told NBC News the most strategic thing about the video is how unstrat ... Show More
37m 12s
Jul 10
What Everyone Missed About Graham Platner
Molly stood in the back of a Maine town hall, watching an oyster farmer from Sullivan hold a room with no notes, and texted her kids that they might be looking at the state's next senator. On Monday morning, her algorithm fed her story after story about the same man — now a loser ... Show More
37m 19s
Aug 2024
Kate Middleton and the Future of the Monarchy
This spring, Catherine, Princess of Wales, ended a long silence and rampant public speculation with a solemn video announcing her cancer diagnosis. In the final episode of DYNASTY: The Windsors’ Most Difficult Year, hosts Claire Howorth, Katie Nicholl, and Erin Vanderhoof explain ... Show More
48m 41s
Mar 2024
The Tudor Dixon Podcast: Royal Family Drama with Ellie Hall
<p>In this episode, Tudor explores the speculation and concern surrounding Kate Middleton's recent absence and surgery. Ellie Hall, a former Royal Reporter, provides insights into the inner workings of the Royal Family's PR machine and the tribalism that exists within it. The dis ... Show More
40m 2s
Sep 2024
Harry & Meghan Steal The Spotlight, Again?
It has been a wretched year for Princess Catherine. There was Katespiracy, the botched Mother’s Day photograph, months of vicious and unfounded rumours about her marriage. Most seriously of all, she was diagnosed with cancer. But this week, to our great relief, she announced that ... Show More
29m 39s
Jan 2022
4. Briefings, leaks and whispers
Where do royal journalists get their information from? Coverage of the royal family is full of cryptic references to “contacts, “palace insiders” and “well-placed sources”. In a world where almost everything is off the record, can we ever separate fact from spin?This five part se ... Show More
40m 15s