{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62fcb29ffb3649001359e942/6a1881c469630795d8b6c9d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Red Cards & Reputation - The PR Behind The World Cup","description":"<p>This week, we’re analysing the massive PR decisions happening behind the upcoming FIFA World Cup! We’re taking a look at the early defining moments for FIFA and the players involved - or not. From Canadian bars to the families of unpicked superstars, there’s a lot to unpack, so join us on our latest episode of Where Pop Culture Meets PR!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The PR playbook for the first-ever 48-team World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico</li><li>Why UK player Harry Maguire’s social media reaction is being viewed as a PR misstep</li><li>How FIFA’s \"inclusive and diverse\" marketing strategy is clashing with real-world geopolitical tensions</li><li>Why lack of \"reputation management\" is the biggest invisible cost for major sporting events in 2026</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For more expert PR insight, subscribe and join us every week on Where Pop Culture Meets PR.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction to the FIFA World Cup 2026</p><p>01:45 Personal perspectives on the World Cup</p><p>05:34 PR strategies for major events</p><p>10:44 FIFA's Reputation and Challenges</p><p>13:55 Crisis Management and PR responses</p><p>19:13 FIFA's ‘Vision and Mission’: A short-sighted approach?</p><p>23:17 Harry Maguire's exclusion: A personal and professional perspective</p><p>34:59 The World Cup excitement: Balancing concerns and anticipation</p><p><br></p><h2><strong>✅ Subscribe: @WherePopCultureMeetsPR</strong></h2><p><br></p><h2><strong>🎙️ Listen:</strong><a href=\"https://www.wherepopculturemeetspr.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> https://www.wherepopculturemeetspr.com/</strong></a></h2><p><br></p><h2><strong>📱 Follow Us:&nbsp;</strong></h2><h2><strong>Tik Tok: @WherePopCultureMeetsPR&nbsp;</strong></h2><h2><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/where-pop-culture-meets-pr/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/company/where-pop-culture-meets-pr/</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2><h2><strong>Substack:</strong><a href=\"https://substack.com/@wherepopculturemeetspr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://substack.com/@wherepopculturemeetspr</strong></a></h2><p><br></p><p>#WorldCup2026 #FIFA #HarryMaguire #SportsPR #WherePopCultureMeetsPR #ThomasTuchel #CrisisCommunication #FootballStrategy #SportsMarketing</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jacki Vause & Lyle Fulton"}