Ragan Communications

12/17/2025

They led. They inspired. They moved the industry forward.

Now it’s time to celebrate the Top Women in Communications Class of 2026.

We’ll present awards live on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at City Winery in New York City and you’re invited to be part of it.

Come and meet these inspiring Agency Leaders: Abbie S. Fink, Barbara Goldberg, Bonnie Taylor, Jacqueline Gogel, Jennifer Becerra, Kate Ryan, Leah Katz, Lauren Kleinman, Lisa Arledge Powell, APR, Megan Driscoll, Melissa Buch, Priscila Martinez, Steph Lund, Stephanie Wallace, Tanya Meck and Tatiana Guiloff Bravo.

Check out our full list of Top Women at https://www.ragan.com/awards/events/top-women-in-communications-awards-luncheon-2026/

12/16/2025

What will shape PR in 2026? Five industry experts weigh in on the trends communicators need to watch—from smarter AI use and narrative intelligence to balancing automation with human creativity.

If you want to stay ahead of reputational risk and evolving audience expectations, these insights are a must-read.

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2026 will be the year when PR professionals put those lessons into practice and start using AI more effectively in their everyday workflows, helping them stay ahead in a rapidly changing business and media environment.We asked five industry experts from diverse fields, including technology, the publ...

12/16/2025

Last chance: lowest-rate registration for the Social Media Conference ends Friday.

Join communications peers, exchange ideas, build connections, and network with professionals focused on content strategy, social engagement and platform trends.

Register today and save: https://link.ragan.com/3Ybb9S4

12/16/2025

Ready to become a more strategic, influential internal communicator in 2026?

Ragan’s Internal Communications Certificate Course kicks off this January and gives you practical frameworks, tools and real-world guidance you can use immediately.

🚨 Early Bird Pricing ends tomorrow — save $200 when you register now.

Secure your spot: https://link.ragan.com/4pGUXnT

12/16/2025

December 16 marks the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party — a reminder that bold ideas can spark lasting change.

That same spirit drives the evolution of workplace culture. Join us April 21–23 in Boston for Ragan’s Employee Communications & Culture Conference, where leaders rethink engagement, culture and the employee experience.

For a limited time, use code TEA for $200 off the current rate. Offer ends Dec. 19.

Register today https://link.ragan.com/3KdjAJu

12/16/2025

Effective leaders are recognizing that wellbeing isn’t a perk — it’s a strategic advantage. Organizational resilience and performance are tied to how holistically companies support their people. By integrating physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing into business strategy, leaders can drive engagement, retention and long-term success. Thoughtful wellbeing investment is no longer optional — it’s central to modern leadership.

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As the year winds down, I often see leaders shift into reflection mode — celebrating wins, acknowledging challenges and planning for the year ahead. But there’s one area where many teams quietly fall short, and it often goes unnoticed until burnout, disengagement or turnover forces it into the s...

12/16/2025

Communicators must rethink their value as AI reshapes roles and expectations. Tyrona Heath of LinkedIn’s B2B Institute shared at FutureComms that by 2030 much of what professionals know today may no longer be relevant, forcing a shift toward skills that machines can’t replicate — judgment, context and meaning-making. AI will handle predictable tasks, but human insight remains indispensable for strategic impact. Leaders should assess where AI adds efficiency and where people add value, and pivot accordingly to stay indispensable.

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As the landscape of work changes, comms pros need to adjust their approach.

12/15/2025

AI is moving fast — and communicators need practical guidance from leaders who are already putting it to work.

At Ragan’s AI Horizons Conference, speakers from Amazon Web Services, Google DeepMind, Yahoo, PwC, USAA and more will share how they’re applying AI to communications, governance, measurement and strategy — responsibly and at scale.

Join us to learn what’s working now and what’s coming next.

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12/15/2025

Don’t miss your chance — lowest-rate registration for the Employee Communications & Culture Conference ends this Friday.

Join us to explore essential topics like culture building, leadership alignment, internal storytelling and change-management communication that can transform your workplace.

Register today: https://link.ragan.com/49ZMVl4

12/15/2025

Communicators often focus on what AI can do—but the harder and more important conversation is what it should do. At AI Horizons 2026, Alex Mahadevan will challenge communications leaders to ground AI adoption in ethics, not just efficiency. Many employees remain wary of generative tools — concerned about job security, environmental impact and misinformation. Mahadevan argues the path forward starts by building trust: explain what the tools can (and can’t) do, commit to human review, and embed ethical guardrails before scaling.

If you want to move your AI efforts beyond hype and toward responsible impact, this starts with honest, values-centered dialogue.

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Groundbreaking tools need guidelines.

12/15/2025

The 2026 slate of communications events highlights how quickly the field is evolving. From AI readiness to culture-building and the future of strategic comms, these gatherings offer leaders a chance to sharpen skills, exchange ideas and stay ahead of industry shifts.

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Let’s get excited for 2026. It’s a year of new challenges, new opportunities and new ways to grow your team’s knowledge – and boost their profile. All year long, PR Daily offers a variety of in-person and online events. From our flagship PR Daily Conference, held for the first time in Brookl...

12/14/2025

The holiday season offers more than rest — it highlights opportunities to sharpen future-forward skills that will matter most in communications. Intentional learning, reflective practice and proactive skill building help teams stay adaptable as expectations and technologies evolve. Treating skill development as a continuous, strategic priority prepares communicators for what comes next.

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