

Pekka Isotalus
Project links
Research topics
Political communication; Interaction in social media; The role of AI in leadership and team communication
Research fields
Remote leadership and digital communication; On-screen performance and teaching public speaking; Electoral communication in social media; Politicians' media appearances
Latest publications
Asiakysymykset korostuvat poliitikkojen somevaaliviestinnässä aiempaa enemmän
Rikkonen, L., Kannasto, E., Isotalus, P. & Ovaska, L. (Editor), 28 Jan 2026, Media- ja viestintätieteellinen seura.Research output: Other contribution
New and Different in New Year’s Speeches by Finland’s Presidents, 2001–2025
Isotalus, P., 2026, From Oratory to Colloquialism: Changes in Political Rhetoric Towards the Age of Populism. Feldman, O. (ed.). Springer, p. 131-150 20 p. (The Language of the Politics).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
Onko politiikassa sijaa empatialle?
Hovi, T. & Isotalus, P., Mar 2026, In: Politiikka. 68, 1, p. 7-28Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Palaverismista tuottaviin kokouksiin : Hankeraportti
Markkula, S., Hirva, L., Mauno, S., Isotalus, P. & Mäkikangas, A., 13 Jan 2026, Tampere: Tampereen yliopisto. 120 p.Translated title of the contribution :From palaverism to productive meetings: Project report Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Teknologisoituva esiintymisen opetus – Virtuaalitodellisuus osana esiintymisen harjoittelua
Eklund, M., Karppinen, K. A. & Isotalus, P., 2026, In: Prologi. 22, 1, p. 71-91Translated title of the contribution :Technologized public speaking education – Virtual reality as a new component of public speaking practice Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Artificial intelligence as a feedback provider in practicing public speaking
Isotalus, P., Eklund, M. & Karppinen, K., 2025, In: Communication Teacher. 39, 1, p. 78-85Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Etäjohtaminen ja digitaalinen viestintä
Koponen, J., Salin, L. & Isotalus, P., 2025, Helsinki: Gaudeamus. 217 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Scientific › peer-review
Oman elämänsä ruutuesiintyjä
Isotalus, P., 7 Oct 2025, ProCom - Viestinnän ammattilaiset ry.Research output: Other contribution
Puolueiden ja puoluejohtajien vaaliviestinnän muutos sosiaalisessa mediassa vuosien 2019 ja 2023 eduskuntavaalien välillä
Rikkonen, L., Kannasto, E. & Isotalus, P., 19 Dec 2025, In: Media & viestintä. 48, 4, p. 106-136 31 p.Translated title of the contribution :Changes in the election communication of parties and party leaders on social media between the 2019 and 2023 Finnish parliamentary elections Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
Ruutujen ansiosta elämme esiintymisen renessanssia
Isotalus, P., 26 Aug 2025, In: ProBlogi.Research output: Contribution to journal › Other online publication › General public