Lee Carter joins CNN to talk about the lowest approval rating among independents for President Trump’s handling of the economy.
Lee Carter on CNN News Central: Low approval ratings among Independents
April 21, 2025
Author Archives: maslansky + partners
Inside Voice: How Companies Are Navigating DEI Internally
April 17, 2025
In this episode, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and special guest Michelle Mahony from Daggerwing, dive into the evolving role of language in business, with a special focus on internal communications and DEI.
Lee Carter on CNN News Central: The language of tariffs
April 7, 2025
Lee Carter joins CNN News Central’s Kate Bolduan to talk about how Republicans are communicating optimistically about the tariffs and the market chaos. Is their messaging working?
Lee Carter on CNN News Central: Immigration, deportation, and the economy
March 17, 2025
Watch as Lee Carter joins anchor John Berman and Democratic strategist Matt Bennett on CNN News Central for a lively conversation on some of the administration’s latest moves around key issues like immigration, deportation, and the economy.
Threading the needle on DEI: What companies can do now
March 13, 2025
With companies grappling to find a balance between adhering to their DEI commitments and navigating external pressures from political entities and advocacy groups, Michael and Lee dive deep into how companies can effectively communicate and implement these changes. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear firsthand of how businesses can continue to champion DEI amidst a rapidly shifting landscape.
How to win back Broadway in an ease-obsessed world
March 12, 2025
Read the article by Damian Bazadona, who shared some of our findings and insights about winning back Broadway’s audience.
The Tariffs are Coming: Should companies speak up or stay silent?
February 20, 2025
In this episode, Michael Maslansky and Lee Carter tackle a pressing question for businesses and trade groups: Should they publicly speak out on tariffs, or is silence the smarter move?
The Super Bowl LIX Ads: Playing It Safe or Striking a Chord?
February 10, 2025
Dive into the latest episode of HearSay, where Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and Ben Feller serve up a no-holds-barred analysis of the Super Bowl ads—because if there’s one thing we love discussing more than touchdowns, it’s bold messaging!
From Populism to Purpose: Redefining your business narratives
February 6, 2025
Welcome back to a new season of HearSay! In this episode, CEO Michael Maslansky and President and Partner, Lee Carter delve into the complexities of communication strategies under the Trump administration. With public trust at an all-time low, companies must redefine their messaging to connect authentically with audiences, avoid becoming targets of political and social backlash, and stay aligned with national narratives. Listen here!
The Language Moments of 2024
December 22, 2024
In the season finale of HearSay, we discuss the language moments that defined politics, culture, and business in 2024 and what they might mean for 2025.