August 24, 2023
#commsweek

News & Updates

This fall, we're heading down to Texas this fall for our Future of Communications Conference. It’s THE can't-miss #CommsWeek event for all communicators. Internal, external, mixternal — we're covering it all.
You’ll hear from speakers from companies such as Dell Inc., Amazon Prime Video, The Home Depot, Pinterest, Columbia Business School, The Corcoran Group, Prudential Financial, Alethea and many more.

Schedule – New event added!

Nov 7, 2023 / 9:20-9:50 a.m. EST
Spotlight Session: Empathy and Urgency: How Communicators Can Lead the Way
It all starts with one alert. In 178 characters or less, The Weather Channel informs consumers that their lives are about to change: “Active Threat: Take Cover Now. Tornado visually observed. Flying debris could be dangerous. Move to the interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.” In the moments that matter most, clear and effective communication is more than just critical — it’s life or death.
As the CMO of The Weather Channel, Randi Stipes knows this better than most. Whether you’re saving lives or providing audiences with useful information to make everyday decisions, the role of the communications leader in today’s ultra-connected world is more important than ever.
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New Speakers Announced

Trovon C. Williams
Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
NAACP
Jeff Meltz
Global Head of Social Media
Square
Emily Graham
Chief Equity & Impact Officer
Omnicom
Kari Wethington
Executive Communications Director
Procter & Gamble

Survey Says – HarrisX CEO-CCO poll open

With 2023 proving to be another year of rapid acceleration and change for communicators, the future feels uncertain. Sweeping advances in artificial intelligence tools promise to alter the way we write and work significantly, while changing economic forces keep the talent wars raging. Through it all, the opinions and perspectives of communications leaders will play an outsized influence in shaping the future of the function.
Ragan Communications, in partnership with HarrisX, wants to better understand how senior communications leaders view the future of the field. The survey results will be shared on the Future Comms stage – and the poll is open until Sept. 8.

Quick Reads

5 emerging challenges for communicators in 2023
Crisis comms, AI content generation, social media unrest, RTO, and leaks: What comms professionals need to watch out for.
How AI is helping agencies train the next generation
Generative AI is proving to be a valuable tool for educating young PR pros.
How to strengthen the collaboration between comms and marketing
While marketing and communications might have similar functions, they often have widely differing goals. Here’s how to align them.

Sponsors & Partners

If you are interested in sponsoring this industry event and discussing the numberous opportunities available to showcase you organization and product, contact us at sponsorship@ragan.com or 312-960-4208.

Contact

For general questions, contact Shallon Blackburn
If you're interested in sponsoring this event, contact Hannah Lavelle
For programming information & speaker opportunities, contact Alyssa Smith
Communications Week is brought to you by Ragan and PR Daily.
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