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Annual award program honors the video and visual storytelling shaping communications. The entry deadline is June 5, 2026.

Ragan Communications has appointed Stephanie Nivinskus as Principal of its Center for AI Strategy, where she will lead content, insights and member experience for its growing AI community. A veteran marketing and AI strategist, Nivinskus brings decades of experience and will help communications leaders navigate AI adoption. The Center, launched in 2025, provides training, tools and expert guidance to help professionals implement AI effectively, with expanded programming and resources planned under her leadership.

Ragan has unveiled the final agenda and speaker lineup for its Employee Communications & Culture Conference, taking place April 21–23 in Boston. The event will bring together leading communicators and culture experts to share practical strategies, real-world case studies and forward-looking insights on engaging employees, strengthening workplace culture and navigating today’s evolving communications landscape.

Ragan Communications announced its 2026 Leadership Summit & Retreat for Women, taking place Sept. 23–25 at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The annual, intimate event brings together senior and emerging leaders in communications, marketing and HR for leadership development, networking and wellness experiences. Known for selling out, the retreat features peer discussions, expert speakers and ongoing community access through Ragan’s Women’s Circle, extending support and connections year-round.

Finalists will be celebrated and winners revealed live at the Marketing Awards Luncheon on June 18 at City Winery in New York City. Learn more about this year’s finalist and the celebratory luncheon.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Strategic communications veteran brings 25+ years of experience to shape learning & development, community and event programming for the Ragan community CHICAGO – March 16, 2026 – Ragan Communications, the leading media and training company serving communications, marketing and HR professionals, announced today the appointment of Rachel Salis-Silverman as its inaugural Chief […]

Ragan’s “State of AI & Communications” study benchmarks how comms teams use AI and where readiness breaks down. This new research finds near-universal adoption, but low workflow integration, uneven governance and limited deepfake preparedness.

Communications leaders from across the country and around the globe gathered March 3 at City Winery in New York City to celebrate the extraordinary women recognized in Ragan’s Class of 2026. Learn more about these honorees.

Ragan Communications has announced that Julia Minson, Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, will deliver the Day 2 keynote at its Employee Communications and Culture Conference, taking place April 21–23 in Boston. Her session, “How to Stop Agreeing to Disagree, and Start Communicating,” will provide research-backed strategies to help leaders navigate disagreement, coach through conflict and design communication that encourages dialogue while maintaining clear direction. Minson joins speakers from organizations including Amazon, Honeywell, The United Nations Secretariat and Yahoo! for three days of case studies and practical insights.

Ragan and PR Daily announced that VIP pricing for their Social Media Conference, taking place March 9–11, 2026, at the Walt Disney World Swan Resort in Orlando, expires Friday, February 19 at 11:59 p.m. local time. The three-day event will bring together communications, PR and social media leaders for strategy-focused sessions on AI-powered workflows, crisis and reputation management, executive visibility, measurement and content strategy tied to business outcomes. Speakers include executives from major organizations such as Meta, Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company, Volkswagen of America and Alaska Airlines, among others. Optional pre-conference workshops will offer deeper training in platform strategy and measurement.

Its premier recognition program celebrates the women whose leadership, innovation and results are shaping the future of the marketing profession. Nominations due by May 8, 2026.

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.