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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.

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.