PR professionals aren’t surprised the video inspired continued rumors. The video’s efficacy hinged on public reception, Stacy Jones, founder of Hollywood Branded, says, and it was landing in a landscape of high skepticism.

“In scenarios where skepticism runs high, any action can be scrutinized, potentially leading to accusations of manipulation or insincerity,” Jones says.

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