EPISODE · Dec 4, 2024 · 17 MIN
Top 5 Controversies Surrounding Wicked Movie and Their PR Lesson
from The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson · host www.mollymcpherson.com
When controversies swirl, smart PR can turn turbulence into triumph. In this episode, dive into how Universal Pictures and the Wicked team transformed five headline-grabbing challenges into opportunities to strengthen the film’s buzz and audience trust.Scandals, Salaries & Strategy: From love triangles to pay gap rumors, discover how they tackled the drama with finesse.Tweets, Trends & Two-Part Twists: See how a two-part release and resurfaced tweets were spun into narrative wins.Crisis Lessons Worth Singing About: Uncover key strategies to engage stakeholders and turn outrage into standing ovations.Want More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly:https://www.youtube.com/mollymcphersonhttps://mollymcpherson.substack.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcphersonhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/...
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When controversies swirl, smart PR can turn turbulence into triumph. In this episode, dive into how Universal Pictures and the Wicked team transformed five headline-grabbing challenges into opportunities to strengthen the film’s buzz and audience trust. Scandals, Salaries & Strategy: From love triangles to pay gap rumors, discover how they tackled the drama with finesse. Tweets, Trends & Two-Part Twists: See how a two-part release and resurfaced tweets were spun into narrative wins. C...
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