light gray box with text tariffs are coming, speak up or stay silent?

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?

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In her first piece for maslansky + partners, Vice President Erin Tye gives us tips on how to adjust the language of your dating app profile to make meaningful connections.

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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!

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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!

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In this piece, CEO Michael Maslansky, outlines the five steps companies can use to frame their DEI efforts in ways that have broad support and allow them to continue to work toward many of the goals they seek to achieve.   

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Our President and Partner, Lee Carter, introduces the Navigating the Political Environment Playbook – a comprehensive framework designed to help organizations manage and respond to political and regulatory risks.

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the language moments of 2024 in an orange box

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.

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from buzzwords to meaning

In this episode of HearSay, Lee Carter, Maria Boos, and guest Rajni Samavedam, CEO of Rabin Martin, delve into why it’s important to go beyond corporate social responsibility, how to measure impact without the numbers, and actionable ways to reframe the story for success. 

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climate risk is a business risk

Read the article by Trellis Group, who shared some of our findings and insights about corporate climate change.

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