AdvoCast Expands Leadership in Strategic Comms with New Role Producing "Communication Breakdown" Podcast
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INDIANAPOLIS - Californer -- In an era where corporate reputations shift overnight and stakeholder trust is earned or lost- one conversation at a time, Communication Breakdown is emerging as a vital resource for the people behind the message. And now, it enters its next phase of growth with AdvoCast as its official production and media strategy partner.

Produced by AdvoCast and hosted by two of the industry's most respected voices—Steve Dowling, former VP of Communications at Apple and OpenAI, and Dr. Craig Carroll, founder of the Observatory on Corporate Reputation—the podcast offers a rare, behind-the-scenes view into how organizations navigate moments of crisis, change, and cultural pressure.

Now celebrating its 43rd episode, Communication Breakdown has quickly built a reputation as the "postgame show for PR pros." Each episode unpacks real-world communications moments—from brand missteps to CEO controversies—with clarity, context, and insight. Dowling brings two decades of hard-earned executive perspective, while Carroll offers data-informed analysis from years of reputation research. Together, they decode the high-stakes decisions that define what a brand stands for—and how that story gets told.

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"What Communication Breakdown is doing isn't just analysis—it's creating a playbook for how trust is built," said Shawn P Neal, CEO of AdvoCast. "As a firm focused on the emotional core of communication—empathy, clarity, credibility—we're proud to help shape the next chapter of a show that's become essential listening for anyone navigating reputation in a connected world."

AdvoCast's role as official producer brings full-scope editorial development, high-quality production, and strategic amplification to the show—part of the firm's growing portfolio in internal communications, executive messaging, and stakeholder engagement. With this partnership, Communication Breakdown is poised to grow its reach and impact, helping communicators, business leaders, and brand stewards sharpen their response in an age of constant scrutiny.

New episodes are released weekly and are available on all major platforms.
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About AdvoCast
AdvoCast is a strategic media consultancy and podcast production company specializing in communications, internal messaging, and public relations. With a deep understanding of how trust is built—and broken—across organizations, AdvoCast helps leaders amplify their message with authenticity, clarity, and purpose. From high-impact podcast series to executive storytelling and media consulting, AdvoCast partners with clients to shape conversations that matter. Learn more at www.advocast.media