Oh , lizzo . In case you did not hear about the recent allegations against the singer , here's a quick review . That was a clip from the August 4th broadcast of NBC Morning News . Now you were hearing Anchor Savannah Sellers and Joe Fryer discuss the case , but with a particular angle to the story . What do I make of that statement ?
Well , when someone's in a bind , it's time to read between the lines of the statement . Let's go . Welcome to the Indestructible PR Podcast , where we use current events and test in media and PR strategies to help prevent or manage a crisis and build an indestructible reputation .
In this episode , lizzo's legal troubles , exploring the complex employment lawsuit and the reputation repercussions . This week I'm speaking with guest Emily D Baker . She's the internet's go-to legal analyst . I had to speak with her about this case . We discussed the key facts surrounding it , the claims of coercion and all the uncomfortable sexual situations involved .
In this episode , I speak with Emily D Baker , the internet's go-to legal analyst , as we break down the key facts surrounding this case , including claims of uncomfortable sexual situations involving Lizzo's employees Under bananas .
As we delve into the legal aspects of the situation , we'll analyze the claims of weight shaming , racial discrimination and , as previously mentioned , the sexual harassment made by the okay .
So , as we delve into the legal aspects of the situation , we're going to analyze the claims of weight shaming and racial discrimination and yes , the sexual harassment claims made against . Lizzo will also talk about the role of transparency in court proceedings and how it affects public perception and accountability .
So get ready for an insightful discussion on Lizzo's legal and PR troubles . What a week for me , well , and for Lizzo . Lizzo had absolutely no consideration for my travel schedule last week . On Tuesday I was in Wisconsin conducting an all day workshop . I was piloting a new workshop .
All about , well , what I talk about each week on the podcast how to navigate the pricklier side of stakeholder engagement . I was in a room with 61 people to pilot this course and it was a very engaging day a lot of back and forth , a lot of feedback and at the end of it , I always walk away with the same feeling .
It does not matter what the industry is , if it's business , if it's professional or even if it's personal , if it's a regular person , the Hoy Palloy or a big singer like Lizzo If your business or your brand or you run into any type of trouble , your customers can turn on you , your people can turn on you and when they do , it happens quickly and decisively ,
which is something I needed to do , because as soon as the hat class ended I was in my car ready to hop to MSP to catch my flight . It was tight , but the Lizzo story popped up .
I was tagged in a lot of posts on social media and then I read the news stories and I thought , okay , before I get on the road , I just have to jump into the fray here . It was a big story and people were asking .
So I quickly hopped on to TikTok just to give a few thoughts about the reputational risk and what we needed to hear from Lizzo at that moment .
And I also noted how it was interesting from a news cycle point of view that , as the story was making its way , you know , to from the news outlets and social media , there was also a pending news story just waiting in the wings and all the news stories at that point .
So I was in the central time zone , so I was hearing of the nightly newscast , you know , starting from the East , from Eastern daylight savings time , to be technical , and they were breaking in or discussing that .
There was going to be a statement , a presser , from special counsel Jack Smith in regards to President Trump's second federal indictment , and this one related to his trying to overturn the 2020 election results . You know , a minor offense , but as I heard this , I thought , wow , what an interesting news cycle we have for Lizzo .
Yes , the story marinated for a while , but now it's going to be bumped off the front pages because of President Trump . It doesn't mean that it's going away , but big news outlets are going well , and small local news as well .
Smaller news outlets , digital news , whatever all news , all news outlets were going to lead with President Trump , unless it was entertainment focused . So , hey , there was a win right there for for Lizzo , and it made me wonder was that intentional ? Was that a legal move by the dancer suing Lizzo , or was it a legal move by Lizzo's team ?
Now Lizzo is represented by Marty Singer . Who is Marty Singer ? I've discussed him on this podcast before as it related to Ricky Martin . I also talk about Marty Singer in my book Indestructible , as it related to Bill Cosby . Other clients John Travolta , kim Kardashian , chris Brown , jonah Hill , tristan Thompson , quentin Tarantino .
You're starting to get a sense of the Marty client base . You know your boring clients , right Joking ?
So he's an LA based lawyer from Brooklyn , new York , and if you want to have any sense of who Marty Singer is , there was a quote in Vanity Fair in 2017 saying this from Marty Singer , quote I love a lot of my clients and I care for them , and if somebody asks with my clients , they're effing with my family or they're effing with me , and quote and effing .
He didn't say effing . Vanity Fair used asterisks . So legal is what this PR crisis is all about , which is the reason why I asked Emily D Baker to join me to discuss the allegations against Lizzo , her response and the potential impact on her brand .
So we're going to discuss the allegation , the mixed reactions , the legal battle and how it's unfolding , and also the public perception and the legal maneuvers . Now , before I get to the interview , I did receive this question in my PR confidential community . You can find that at five . Dot me , slash Molly McPherson .
It is my free hangout where you can ask me questions and I will pull . I will also drop a podcast early . There . I'll answer any question that you have about PR . So join it . It's free . And the question asked was this given the recent lawsuit filed against Lizzo by three of her former dancers alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment .
What could be the potential legal and public relation implications for Lizzo ? And I answered that question on the site by saying hey , you just have to listen to this podcast because Emily D Baker is going to jump in the fray with us . But before we do , I know what you're wondering .
Well , what did Molly McPherson have to say on NBC News Now about the PR response ? Here we go , whole . Why did I say whole on the air ? To be honest , it just came to me . I had my quote down pat , but I don't think I had the ending .
So , out of thin air , I pull whole , but Lizzo is certainly in one , so let's see how she can dig her way out of it . Here's my interview with legal expert Emily D Baker . My thanks to Emily D Baker for sharing her legal wisdom . Again , you can find her at Emily Baker . My thanks to Emily D Baker for sharing her legal wisdom .
Again , you can find her at EmilyDBakercom . Also on YouTube , patreon and all the socials . And again , if you have any questions for me , you can reach me at the PR confidential community . It's a free resource to you , the listeners and followers , to ask me your questions . Any PR question . Go ahead and ask it Now .
In every podcast , I include one indestructible PR tip , and it is this never forget the power of public sentiment , particularly when you're going through an issue or time of crisis , and it could be legal as well . The public , your public , your stakeholders they are always , always looking for accountability , even if it's just a smidge of it .
We know , in the face of legal issues , your legal liabilities are strong , and that can be first and foremost but full deniability . It may give you your legal out , but it almost guarantees you will also be out with your people . That's all for this week on the podcast . Thanks for listening . Bye for now .