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Actor, writer, and director Ben Affleck recently went on a promotion tour for his film The Tender Bar.
One line from Affleck's over two-hour interview with Howard Stern went viral, causing even bigger problems for him and the filmmakers.
To repair the damage caused by his comments regarding his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, Affleck must spend the rest of the publicity tour in damage control mode.
In this episode, we discuss three key lessons for anyone preparing for an important media interview.
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© Molly McPherson 2021
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Actor, writer, and director Ben Affleck recently went on a promotion tour for his film The Tender Bar.
One line from Affleck's over two-hour interview with Howard Stern went viral, causing even bigger problems for him and the filmmakers.
To repair the damage caused by his comments regarding his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, Affleck must spend the rest of the publicity tour in damage control mode.
In this episode, we discuss three key lessons for anyone preparing for an important media interview.
Mentioned in this episode:
Need help preparing for a PR crisis?
Click HERE to download your copy of the Crisis Communication Rapid Response Checklist.
Listen + Subscribe on Stitcher or Apple Podcasts
© Molly McPherson 2021
Want More Behind the Breakdown?
Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, exclusive member chats, weekly lives, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It's the insider’s hub for communicators who want strategy with spine—and a little side-eye where it counts.
Follow Molly → @MollyMcPherson
Subscribe to PR Breakdown on Substack → prbreakdown.media
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:
© 2025 The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson
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