Communication Breakdown
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Communication Breakdown

by OCR

Communication Breakdown is a postgame show for PR pros. In each episode, hosts Craig Carroll (fmr. USC Annenberg, UNC Chapel Hill) and Steve Dowling (fmr. OpenAI, Apple) discuss the strategies and tactics companies are using in high-visibility crises and PR initiatives, giving listeners unique insight into how key decisions are made.The podcast offers two unique perspectives on communications theory and practice, drawing on Craig’s teaching and research at top universities around the globe and Steve’s two decades of experience as a comms leader at some of the world’s most influential companies. Whether you're a PR professional, marketing executive, or just curious about how companies make key communications decisions, you'll find these discussions insightful and valuable.

75 episodes
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McMisfire
29:33 Mar 12, 2026
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Iran, Earnings, and … TACOs?
29:20 Mar 5, 2026
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Silence & Subpoenas
28:34 Feb 20, 2026
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The Outspoken Olympians
27:40 Feb 12, 2026
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The Reputation Super Bowl
30:45 Feb 5, 2026
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Minnesota CEOs miss the mark
34:11 Jan 30, 2026
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Davos TACO, “Idiots” Feud
30:51 Jan 23, 2026
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ICE paints a target on Target
27:46 Jan 15, 2026
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New Year, New Challenges
28:25 Jan 8, 2026
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Susie Wiles’ star turn
34:05 Dec 19, 2025
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He’s Back...
24:14 Dec 12, 2025
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Thanks for (saying) nothing
34:25 Nov 25, 2025
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50 Ways to Botch Your Layoffs
27:26 Nov 20, 2025
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Make Palantir Make Sense
28:40 Nov 13, 2025
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PR in the Age of Rage
35:36 Nov 6, 2025
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Salesforce Majeur
23:56 Oct 23, 2025
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Benioff's Unforced Error
32:06 Oct 16, 2025
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Who Framed Bad Bunny
28:51 Oct 9, 2025
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Signals and Noise
31:42 Oct 2, 2025
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The Sound of Silence
28:11 Sep 19, 2025
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Narrative Contradiction
28:42 Sep 11, 2025
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The Pepsi Challenge
35:02 Sep 5, 2025
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L’Affaire Astronomer
29:05 Jul 24, 2025
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Why CEOs Are Still Silent
28:39 Jun 13, 2025
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Trade War Turmoil
29:36 May 2, 2025
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The Trouble with Tariffs
21:30 Apr 11, 2025
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Q2 Chaos and the 90 Day Review
19:18 Mar 28, 2025
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