#COMMSWEEK2022
Join us for Communications Week on Nov. 1-4, 2022
Ragan’s Communications Week celebrates and accelerates the role of the communicator in organizations through educational, networking and inspirational events. We’re looking forward to hosting both in-person and virtual events this year! In the meantime, come to this site for important updates and insights on the future of communications.
Thousands of internal communications, PR, public affairs, and social communicators worldwide come together each year during Communications Week to elevate their skills, professional relationships and careers. Hosted by Ragan and dozens of industry partners, Communications Week shines a light on key issues and trends for brand leaders and storytellers.
Participate in the many Communications Week offerings, including:
- Webinars, workshops, panel discussions
- Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference
- Networking events
- Industry retrospectives
- Groundbreaking research and forecasts
- Articles from thought leaders far and wide
Signature Events @ Communications Week
Among the many events taking place during Communications Week will be Ragan’s signature conference bringing hundreds of communications together to explore key challenges and trends. The Future of Communications Conference will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3 and feature fresh ideas, insights and trends from industry experts.
At the Future of Communications, you’ll learn what is on the horizon for employee communications, social purpose and DE&I, leadership communications, and technology. The conference will provide you with the strategies, tactics, tools, and technology you need to position yourself as a business leader.
Join us for these fast-paced sessions covering the future of tech, talent, culture, reputation and more.
Learn more about Communications Week and meet the Advisory Board.
Sign up for our free Communications Week RoundUp newsletter for communications tips and strategies, and for updates on the 2022 events.
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Did you miss Communications Week?
Check out these on-demand events from Ragan and our industry partners
- Bridging The Hybrid Divide with Video
- Can Your Agency Afford Inaction? – Executive Roundtable
- Communications Week Live New Age of Disinformation: Why Silence No Longer Means Safety
- Data, Digital, and Diversity – The Evolution of The Communications Career
- Digital Transformation for Internal Communicators
NOV. 15
COMMSWEEK WEBINAR: TRANSFORMING COMMUNICATIONS: LEADERS SPEAK OUT
10:00-11:30 a.m.
CULTURAL RELEVANCY FOR DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
12-1 p.m.
FREE RAGAN WEBINAR: HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR INFLUENCER MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
2-3 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS WEEK LIVE NEW AGE OF DISINFORMATION: WHY SILENCE NO LONGER MEANS SAFETY
3:30-4:30 p.m.
NOV. 16
PIVOTING TO A BETTER WORLD THE ROLE OF COMMUNICATORS TO MAKE IT HAPPEN
9-10 a.m.
FREE RAGAN WEBINAR: HOW TO THRIVE AS AN INTERNAL COMMS PRO IN 2022
10:30-11:30 a.m.
STREAMING NEWS
12-1 p.m.
START STRONG: ENGAGING HEARTS & MINDS THROUGH STRATEGIC ONBOARDING
1-2 p.m.
FREE RAGAN WEBINAR: BRIDGING THE HYBRID DIVIDE WITH VIDEO
3-4 p.m.
COMMUNICATIONS WEEK LIVE NETWORKING EVENT
5:30-7:30 p.m. (including panel discussion)
NOV. 17
THE FUTURE OF COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE (VIRTUAL)
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
NOV. 18
GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS ON A BUDGET
8-9 a.m.
THE ROLE OF THE INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS LEADER: TODAY, TOMORROW AND BEYOND
11-11:45 a.m.
DATA, DIGITAL, AND DIVERSITY – THE EVOLUTION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS CAREER
12-1 p.m.
BLURRING THE LINES BETWEEN EARNED AND PAID
1:30-2:30 p.m.
FREE RAGAN WEBINAR: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR INTERNAL COMMUNICATORS
3-4 p.m.
NOV. 19
LESSONS FROM THE PAST THAT SHAPE OUR FUTURE
10-11:00 a.m.
HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH BUSY STAKEHOLDERS AND KEEP THEM ENGAGED
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
CAN YOUR AGENCY AFFORD INACTION? – EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE
12-1:15 p.m.
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SPONSORS
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
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QUICK READS
- How one tech outlet sees the future of paid media partnerships
Protocol, a sister publication to Politico, shares how it works with PR teams to share thought leadership and build executives a platform. - Will 2022 be the year of the 4-day workweek?
For employers, it might sound scary. Extreme, even. But the benefits of a compressed schedule are worth a serious look. - For the future of the PR industry, ethics provides the clearest map
The dean of Penn State’s Bellisario School of Communications talks about the challenges facing young PR pros, how employers can help them succeed, and what comes next in this dynamic industry. - Report: CEOs list their top business concerns for 2022
Find out what’s keeping the boss up at night—and how you should shift your priorities accordingly. - What’s next for vaccine mandates?
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s proposed requirements for large businesses. Now what? - 3 metrics you need to prove PR’s ROI in 2022
Here’s how to measure awareness, engagement and reputation—and why you should care about these proxy metrics for bottom line success.
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RESEARCH
- The Career Path of a Social Media Professional
- Communications Benchmark Report 2021
- A Communicator’s Guide to Building Empathy into Your Culture
- Best Practices for Inclusive Social Media
- Authenticity Gap: Global Report 2021
- State of the Global Workplace 2021 Report
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RESOURCES
- Tap Into Your Customers For Authentic Video Stories To Expand Your Business
Perhaps the greatest challenge businesses face today is simply getting noticed. How can you stand out in a sea of […] - Internal Communications Toolkit
This free, Internal Communications Toolkit has everything you need to build a communications strategy that is purposeful, engages employees and contributes to a thriving company culture. - The PR Pro’s Essential Crisis Communications Prep Guide & Workbook
To benchmark crisis preparedness and help surface blind spots, Agility PR Solutions has created the PR Pro’s Essential Crisis Communications Prep Guide and Workbook. The indispensable guide takes communicators through five different stages of crisis response with practical exercises to test your readiness. - Having Multicultural Conversations That Matter
Learn how to have these important conversations internally and externally. - The Ultimate Return to Work Guide for Communication 2021
A data-driven approach to improve both communications and policy decisions. - The People-Powered Workplace: Reimagine the Employee Experience
The remote work future has created a unique challenge and opportunity for communicators to redesign the employee experience.
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