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Ragan and PR Daily will host the 2026 Social Media Conference March 9–11 at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Orlando, bringing together senior communicators for three days of strategy, case studies and peer insights.

Rohit Bhargava will deliver the keynote on innovative thinking in a shifting social landscape. The program also features brand leaders from organizations including Meta, Intel, U.S. Soccer, Volkswagen, Alaska Airlines and National Geographic, with sessions on AI, crisis communication, analytics and employee storytelling. Registration is now open.

Top internal communications initiatives will be honored and winners revealed live April 28 in New York City. Learn more about our finalists.

Its communications awards program recognizes excellence in internal communications, external communications, PR and marketing. Entries due April 17.

This Awards program recognizes the organizations, companies and agencies that have created outstanding workplace environments for communications professionals. Honored organizations will be recognized live at an awards luncheon on April 28 in New York City.

The awards program recognizes exceptional women who are shaping the future of human resources through leadership, innovation and impact. Honorees will be celebrated at a live awards luncheon on April 28 in New York City.

Ragan Communications has announced the keynote address for its Employee Communications & Culture Conference, taking place April 21–23 in Boston. On April 22, Emmy-nominated showrunner and executive producer Marta Ravin will present “AI-Proof Your Culture: The Human Skillset Machines Will Never Replace,” offering employee communicators practical strategies for maintaining trust, authenticity and cultural connection in an AI-driven workplace. The conference will bring together internal communication and culture leaders for insights and peer learning focused on credibility, connection and culture during rapid change. Registration is now open with limited-time early bird and group pricing available.

Its recognition program honors the campaigns, teams and storytellers driving meaningful change through strategic communications. Entries due March 20.

Its premier awards program recognizes outstanding corporate social responsibility; environmental, social and governance; and inclusive business initiatives from organizations around the world. Entries due March 6.

Industry-leading firms celebrated on December 2 at City Winery in New York City. Learn more about the impressive work these firms are doing for their clients.

Finalists celebrated on December 2 at the annual PR Daily Awards Luncheon in New York City. View the full list of 2025 PR Daily Awards winners and Honorable Mentions.

PR Daily is accepting entries for its Content Marketing Awards, an annual recognition program spotlighting the storytelling, campaigns and creative thinking that shape how organizations communicate. Enter by February 13, 2026.

Ragan Communications has unveiled the keynote speaker and full agenda for its 2026 AI Horizons Conference, taking place Feb. 2–4 in Fort Lauderdale. Headlined by bestselling author and Quantum Networks Group founder Charlene Li, the event will equip communicators and enterprise leaders with practical frameworks for scaling AI responsibly and with measurable business impact. Featuring experts from organizations including Verizon, PwC, Google DeepMind, ADP and Cargill, the three-day conference will explore governance, culture change, trust, transparency and the strategies needed to move AI initiatives beyond experimentation.

Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications, was named a Silver Stevie® Award winner for Maverick of the Year in the 22nd Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, which honor the world’s top women entrepreneurs, executives and organizations.

Ragan Communications is proud to announce the winners and Honorable Mentions of its inaugural Zenith Awards, a program honoring the most inspiring, strategic and innovative work across internal and external communications. Finalists recognized at a celebratory dinner on November 12 in Austin during Communications Week.

PR Daily is accepting entries for its annual Social Media & Digital Awards, celebrating the campaigns, creators, teams and organizations defining how brands connect and communicate online. Enter by January 16, 2026.

This list highlights the most effective technologies that help organizations recruit and retain talent, enhance employee engagement, streamline HR operations and improve workplace communication. Vendors, technology providers and solution partners are invited to submit their platforms, tools or service. Enter by December 5.

This program celebrates the organizations, individuals and teams creating positive and productive workplaces through their HR initiatives, employee engagement programs and people-first strategies. Enter by December 5.

This year’s finalists represent the best of the industry, from global agencies and in-house teams to rising stars shaping the future of communications. Winners to be revealed live December 2 at the City Winery in New York City.

PR Daily is now accepting submissions for its Marketing Awards, the premier recognition program honoring the campaigns, content, initiatives and teams shaping the future of marketing. Entry Deadline: December 3, 2025.

The City of Austin has officially proclaimed November 10–14, 2025, as Communications Week, recognizing the critical role of communicators in building connected and innovative communities. The proclamation aligns with Ragan Communications’ Future of Communications Conference, taking place in Austin November 12–14, and is supported by a broad coalition of industry partners. Together, the city, Ragan, and the communications community will celebrate the people and ideas shaping the future of the profession.