How can companies use language to overcome fear and build trust in AI? In this episode, we dive into the rapidly changing world of AI and explore how companies should be talking about it.
Fear, Trust, and AI
August 17, 2023
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Authenticity is in the Eye of the Beholder
July 31, 2023
In this episode of Hearsay, Michael Maslansky, Will Howard, and Keith Yazmir discuss the delicate balance of serving stakeholders while remaining authentic and credible.
ESG is dead, long live… ESG?
July 24, 2023
The battle over ESG is in full view and is the center of the latest culture war, with many companies caught in the middle. But does the public really oppose the substance of ESG? Or is this just a case of mistaken identity? And can companies find a way forward without risking the wrath of the newly emboldened right?
The S in ESG
July 13, 2023
In this episode of HearSay, Michael Maslansky, Lee Carter, and guest Will Howard cover new research on the language of ESG and how companies can find a path forward that serves stakeholders and customers on both sides of the political aisle.
An Intellectually Honest Approach to Insights with Ori Ben Yishai
June 14, 2023
In this episode of HearSay, guest Ori Ben Yishai, a partner at Viewpoint Ventures, talks about the intellectually honest approach to insights and how to use what you learn to build language strategy that drives results.
Lazy, Legal, and the Default Language: Flipping the Mindset on Customer Communications
June 14, 2023
In this episode of HearSay, Senior Vice President Maria Boos shares her insights on the impact of customer communications, why so many companies struggle to get them right, and how to make them work for you, not against you.
Communicating Through Common Ground with Bob Rowe, CEO of Northwestern Energy
June 13, 2023
In this episode, guest Bob Rowe from Northwestern Energy shares his approach to creating common ground with your audience—so you can build trust, improve relationships, and reinforce reputation.
The Language of Social Good
June 12, 2023
It’s not enough to do good nowadays. In a competitive environment, you need to find the right language to distinguish your organization from the rest. In this episode, guest Brian Crimmins, CEO of Changing Our World, shares his expertise on how nonprofits can reframe their language to cut through the noise.
The Smartest, Stupidest, + Savviest Messages of 2022
June 12, 2023
HearSay closes the year with a bang, as we look at the smartest, savviest, + stupidest messages of 2022. Michael Maslansky and Lee Carter are joined by HearSay veterans Keith Yazmir and Ben Feller, sharing their takes on the top pop culture language moments of the year.
Your Most Important Audience Isn’t Always Who You Think It Is
June 12, 2023
Lee Carter and Michael Maslansky are joined by Ben Feller to highlight examples of right and wrong internal communications within companies, and what you can do today to build more trust for your team.