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Ragan Communications Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Second Year in a Row
CHICAGO, IL, August 12, 2026 – Ragan Communications, the leader in professional development and peer engagement for communicators worldwide, announced today it has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, marking the company’s second consecutive year on the list.
Ragan ranked No. 2800 this year with a three-year revenue growth rate of 113%, an improvement on its No. 2828 ranking in 2025, which was the first year Ragan submitted for Inc. 5000. Ragan remains one of the few organizations serving the communications sector to make the list two years consecutively .
This recognition marks a significant milestone for Ragan, which has served the communications community for nearly six decades and continues to see strong growth across its events, membership programs and professional training offerings.
“This honor is a testament to the idea that focusing on your customers’ needs inspires the innovation that drives our continued growth,” said Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan. “I’m proud of the Ragan team for their unrelenting passion in serving our community.”
Ragan Communications has evolved from a pioneering industry newsletter publisher into a multi-platform leader in professional development for communicators, marketers and HR leaders. Its offerings include:
- Conferences & Events: In-person and virtual gatherings that draw thousands of professionals each year.
- Membership Programs: Exclusive communities including the Communications Leadership Council and the Center for AI Strategy.
- Ragan Training: An on-demand learning platform with more than 800 hours of expert-led sessions and certificate programs.
- Awards Programs: Recognizing excellence and innovation in communications, marketing and HR.
This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees represent a new class of companies redefining growth, spanning AI, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, consumer products and professional services.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making and a refusal to sit still,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance. It reflects the creativity, resilience and customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
To interview CEO Diane Schwartz, contact Amy Urban at [email protected]
About Us:
Ragan Communications has delivered trusted news, training and intelligence for nearly six decades to internal and external communicators, marketers, HR professionals and business leaders. Its daily news sites, PRDaily.com and Ragan.com, reach more than 600,000 business professionals. Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is one of the fastest-growing membership groups for communications executives, and its conferences, webinars and workshops draw more than 5,000 communicators annually. Other offerings include the Ragan Training online learning platform and the Center for AI Strategy. Ragan also produces Communications Week, bringing together nearly 10,000 communicators across the globe every November. Visit ragan.com.
