Ragan Webinar On-Demand
Chaos to Clarity:
5 Internal Comms Lessons From a Major Merger
Internal Communications • Employee Communications • Executive Communications • HR Communications • Corporate Culture • Strategic Communications • Employee Engagement
When a company goes through a major acquisition, communication quickly becomes one of the biggest challenges to get right. After a major acquisition, S&S Activewear had to bring two organizations together while everything was still changing. Teams were growing, information was coming from all directions, and employees needed clarity on what it all meant for them.
Join us for a free webinar featuring Paralee Johnson, director of internal communications, and Andrea Rowland, senior communications and content strategist at S&S Activewear. They will share key lessons from navigating this pivotal moment and how their team built a stronger, more resilient communication foundation along the way.
You’ll hear key lessons on how to:
- Keep employees aligned when priorities, teams and information are constantly shifting
- Bring structure to communication when everything feels fragmented
- Create a more consistent experience across teams and channels
- Build a foundation that can support ongoing change, not just a single moment
- And much more!
BONUS TAKAWAY:
- Intranet Buyer’s Guide 2026
Top reasons to watch this webinar
- It’s FREE.
- You’ll receive all the slides and handouts.
- You’ll get access for you and your entire team to watch.
- You’ll have access to the recording for 12 months.
PRESENTERS
Senior Communications and Content Strategist—S&S Activewear Andrea Rowland is a senior communications and content strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping complex, tech-driven organizations communicate with clarity and impact. She specializes in internal and employee communications, turning relevant topics into messaging that is easy to understand, engaging and actionable. Andrea has led enterprise intranet launches, built scalable content engines producing hundreds of assets, and developed messaging frameworks that keep employees informed, aligned and connected. With deep expertise in editorial leadership, content strategy and organizational messaging, she is known for creating communications that not only resonate with employees but also drive real business results. Director of Internal Communications—S&S Activewear Paralee Johnson is a seasoned communication leader focused on the human experience of employees. She uses strategy, creative solutions, and partnerships to make an impact. Paralee has a deep passion for the employee experience and sees her sphere of influence as an opportunity to represent an audience-first mentality. Building relationships is the foundation for a thriving community and comms strategy. As a go-to person for brainstorming, Paralee always looks for creative ways to solve problems. She channels curiosity to understand the why and advocates for the human experience. She is a connector of people, thoughts, community, and processes.
About Simpplr
Simpplr is the AI-powered platform that unifies the digital workplace — bringing together engagement, enablement and services to transform the employee experience (EX). It streamlines communication, simplifies interactions, automates workflows and elevates the everyday experience of work. The EX platform is intuitive, highly extensible and built to integrate seamlessly with your existing technology. More than 1,000 leading organizations — including AAA, the NHS, Penske and Moderna — trust Simpplr to foster a more aligned and productive workforce. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with global offices, Simpplr is backed by Norwest Ventures, Sapphire Ventures, Salesforce Ventures and Tola Capital. Learn more at simpplr.com.
WHO SHOULD WATCH?
You should watch this FREE webinar if you spend at least a quarter of your time in any of these areas:
Internal Communications • Employee Communications • Executive Communications • HR Communications • Corporate Culture • Strategic Communications • Employee Engagement
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