Ragan Communications and PR Daily

The path from PR to the CEO's office may be shorter than it used to be. Today's leaders are expected to navigate reputation, understand stakeholders, communicate through uncertainty and earn trust inside and outside the organization. Those aren't just communications skills anymore. They're leadership skills. As reputation becomes increasingly tied to business performance, the experience PR professionals bring to the table could make them strong contenders for the top job. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04vFWsQ0

How comms can stay ahead of stakeholder needs.

It’s almost here! Ragan’s Manager Communications Workshop is happening this Wednesday, September 2. Don’t miss your chance to learn how to turn managers into confident, effective communicators who can connect employees to the information that matters most. Join us this Wednesday: https://lnkd.in/eZ9DPcxE

In honor of it being 10 weeks until the Future of Communications Conference, here are 10 companies joining our speaker lineup: 🟠State Farm 🟠Dell Technologies 🟠United Airlines 🟠FanDuel 🟠Lockheed Martin 🟠Reddit, Inc. 🟠IBM 🟠FUJIFILM Americas 🟠Colgate-Palmolive 🟠Samsung Electronics Don't wait, register now!! 🤠🤠 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKk3wfju

The challenges on communicators’ desks aren’t slowing down. AI adoption, change fatigue, employee trust, executive visibility and proving business impact are all reshaping the work. This November, hundreds of communicators will come together in Austin to compare strategies, share what’s working and tackle what comes next. Join us Nov. 11-13 for the Future of Communications Conference, at the center of Communications Week. Lowest rates end Friday, Sept. 4. https://lnkd.in/eKk3wfju

Your crisis plan isn't complete if internal comms is an afterthought. Employees shouldn't learn what's happening from the news, social media or customers. They need timely, credible information from their own organization. Preparing internal communications before a crisis helps teams move faster, equip managers, reduce confusion and give employees confidence in what they're hearing. When a crisis hits, your employees are one of your most important audiences. Plan accordingly. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04vG7F70

Asking employees for feedback is the easy part. Showing them you listened is what builds trust. When surveys disappear into a black hole, employees may start to wonder whether sharing their opinions is worth the effort. Closing the feedback loop with a clear "what we heard" message can show employees their voices matter, explain what happens next and create accountability around the actions an organization plans to take. If you ask, be prepared to answer. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04vG9_M0

Ragan is thrilled to honor the extraordinary women shaping the future of marketing! Join us on October 22 at City Winery in New York City as we celebrate the Top Women in Marketing Awards, Class of 2026. From creative masterminds and data-driven strategists to bold leaders and rising stars, these honorees are redefining how brands connect with audiences everywhere. We can’t wait to shine the spotlight on these remarkable Team Leaders and Mentors: Kelly Betancourt, Kelly Brentzel, Kelly Dunne, Meredith Emerson, MBA, Natascha L., Elizabeth Maxson Martinet, Christy Mommsen, Taylor Pentelovitch, Emily (Pollard) Martin, CAIA, Chrisie Scott, Lauren Sinnott, Karen Wish, Kori A. Green, Katie Guasco, CDME, MPA, Suzanne Joiner, Angela Mork and Kate Ryan. See the entire Class of 2026 here: https://lnkd.in/gexBBmKC #RaganAwards #TopWomen #TeamLeaders #Mentors

Reputation can turn on a single video, while workforce changes can put every word from leadership under a microscope. Different situations, same communications reality: how leaders respond when attention is high matters. This week's headlines offer lessons in navigating backlash, communicating organizational change and knowing when leadership needs to step forward. Catch up on the stories communicators should be watching: https://hubs.ly/Q04vG6CW0

What if your internal comms team could create more video without creating more work? AI-powered editing is making it easier to turn raw footage into polished content, repurpose longer videos and speed up some of the most time-consuming parts of production. That gives communicators more room to focus on what technology can't replace: finding the right story, understanding the audience and creating content employees actually want to watch. See how AI is changing video editing for internal comms: https://lnkd.in/eepwQd4m