Alexander V. Laskin (Ph.D., University of Florida) is a professor at Quinnipiac University (USA), director of graduate studies, and a corporate consultant. He produced over 50 publications, focused primarily on investor relations, international communications, emerging media technologies, and evaluation. His most recent books are: Handbook of Financial Communication and Investor Relations; and Social, Mobile, and Emerging Media Around the World: Communication Case Studies. Laskin is a Chair of the Financial Communications section of the Public Relations Society of America. He is also a Fulbright Specialist, Page Legacy Scholar, and Plank Fellow. Laskin also offers consulting services in investor relations, research and evaluation, and international communications.