On The A100 Podcast, Stanley Pierre-Louis, president & CEO of the Entertainment Software Association, discusses how the video game industry leads in advocacy, innovation and economic impact. Pierre-Louis shares how ESA supports its members through initiatives like AI policy, IP protection and digital wellness, while collaborating with organizations such as AARP and the American Heart Association to drive innovation.
We also discuss how ESA uses data-driven advocacy to influence policymakers and create lasting change. One key takeaway is how ESA created local impact reports to demonstrate its industry’s economic contributions, providing a powerful tool for building relationships with lawmakers and media.
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