Finding the Four Minute Window

In 1917 the US Government found a unique way to reach a mass audience before mass media even existed. Movies. When projectionists needed to change the reel mid-movie, that took about four minutes. That was the perfect window of time to deliver a patriotic message and support an effort that ultimately changed the world.The four-minute speeches used an old tool (speeches) but embraced a newer technology (movies). And the true brilliance of the delivery was finding that window of time when people were most likely to listen.In this episode we speak with the chair of the Public Relations Society of America (2023) Michelle Egan, exploring the modern role of communications professionals as we embrace emerging artificial intelligence. And we look at how the role might change over the next 50 years as technologies continue to evolve. Listen For: 5:22 The adoption and perception of AI tools7:13 Ethical considerations in AI12:10 The evolution of the PR professional15:29 The future of PR and professional communicationsGuest: Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, 2023 PRSA ChairLinkedIn | Facebook |Instagram | X | PRSA | PRSA Code of EthicsRead Michelle’s editorial “How Important is it for Your Organization to Have a Code of Ethics?”Rate this podcast with just one click Leave us a voice message we can share on the podcast  https://www.speakpipe.com/StoriesandStrategiesStories and Strategies WebsiteDo you want to podcast? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Connect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook Hey, we’re on Threads under Stories and StrategiesRequest a transcript of this episodeSend us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeSupport the show