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John Elsasser

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I'm the publications director of PRSA and the editor-in-chief of their award-winning Strategies & Tactics. Don't like to leave the island of Manhattan.

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14 Views on When a Company Should Speak Out About a Social Issue Today

14 Views on When a Company Should Speak Out About a Social Issue Today

prsa.org — Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. In this tumultuous past year, stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand.

Exploring the Transformative Powers of Artificial Intelligence for Communicators

Exploring the Transformative Powers of Artificial Intelligence for Communicators

prsa.org — On June 9, Eric Koefoot, president and CEO of media analysis firm PublicRelay, is hosting a Case in Point for PRSA titled "Catching the AI Wave in Communications." Through a series of case studies, Koefoot, who previously served as an executive at Ford Motor Company and Deloitte Consulting, will explore the state of AI technology use in communications.

Exploring the Transformative Powers of Artificial Intelligence for Communicators

Exploring the Transformative Powers of Artificial Intelligence for Communicators

prsa.org — On June 9, Eric Koefoot, president and CEO of media analysis firm PublicRelay, is hosting a Case in Point for PRSA titled "Catching the AI Wave in Communications." Through a series of case studies, Koefoot, who previously served as an executive at Ford Motor Company and Deloitte Consulting, will explore the state of AI technology use in communications.

What You Need to Know About Section 230, and the Potential Changes on the Horizon

What You Need to Know About Section 230, and the Potential Changes on the Horizon

prsa.org — For more insights on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, PRsay reached out to Capitol Hill veteran India McKinney, director of federal affairs at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit digital rights group based in San Francisco. The following interview was edited for length and clarity.

Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

prsa.org — As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the country, the words that communicators use might influence public willingness to be vaccinated, a new study from nonprofit insurer EmblemHealth has found. In surveys, consumers generally understood that "vaccination" is a process intended to produce immunity to a disease or virus, whereas "immunizations" provide that protection, in both cases through the formation of antibodies.

Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

prsa.org — As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the country, the words that communicators use might influence public willingness to be vaccinated, a new study from nonprofit insurer EmblemHealth has found. In surveys, consumers generally understood that "vaccination" is a process intended to produce immunity to a disease or virus, whereas "immunizations" provide that protection, in both cases through the formation of antibodies.

A Conversation With New PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks

A Conversation With New PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks

prsa.org — Throughout her accomplished career, Linda Thomas Brooks has worked at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, data analysis and the media, a combination of experience that led to her new role as CEO of PRSA. Thomas Brooks has served as president and CEO of MPA - The Association of Magazine Media.

A Conversation With New PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks

A Conversation With New PRSA CEO Linda Thomas Brooks

prsa.org — Throughout her accomplished career, Linda Thomas Brooks has worked at the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, data analysis and the media, a combination of experience that led to her new role as CEO of PRSA. Thomas Brooks has served as president and CEO of MPA - The Association of Magazine Media.