293: Year in Review: 2024's Disasters, Recoveries, and Lessons Learned

The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson

They’re back and ready to dissect the year’s biggest communications fiascos. I’m joined by Warren Weeks and John Perenack, my Candian colleagues in crisis behind the Reputation Town podcast, to break down 2024’s most cringe-worthy PR disasters. We’re talking about brand meltdowns, public figures who just couldn’t keep it together, and major corporations fumbling their way through social backlash. From outrageous missteps to the frantic damage control that followed, you’ll hear why these moments matter—and how they’ve changed the game for everyone trying to stay ahead of the chaos.

This isn’t your standard highlight reel. We’re peeling back the layers and diving into what sparked each scandal, what really set people off, and how organizations tried (or failed) to make it right. It’s all about shining a light on what worked, what flopped, and what we should keep in mind for the future. Grab your headphones and get ready for an honest, insightful, and refreshingly down-to-earth look at the year’s most unforgettable PR train wrecks.
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Chapter

1. 293: Year in Review: 2024's Disasters, Recoveries, and Lessons Learned (00:00:00)

2. Year in Review (00:00:04)

3. Political and Corporate Crisis Management (00:07:09)

4. Tech CEOs and Mysterious Drones (00:15:39)

5. Government Transparency and Mystery Drones (00:25:05)

6. Healthcare CEO Murder and Media Fallout (00:30:21)

7. Effective Crisis Management in Food Industry (00:39:29)

8. Bold Actions (00:45:08)

9. Media Landscape Shift and Political Paradigm (00:55:33)

10. Holiday Break and Gratitude (01:00:35)