3 Things You’ll Learn at Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference 

The Ragan team is gearing up for our annual Future of Communications Conference, Nov. 6-8 in Austin, Tex. The crown jewel of Communications Week — a week-long event spanning cities across the U.S. (and beyond!) — FutureComms, as we fondly call it, assembles the brightest minds and most prominent voices in communications, PR and marketing to share their vision and predictions for what will shape the industry in the years to come.  

Attendees will discover the future of media relations, employee engagement, social media, AI and emerging tech and much more. 

Take a look at what’s in store for the FutureComms stage, and join us in Austin to experience this industry-critical phenomenon yourself. 

Deep insights into what employees want and need in 2024 and beyond 

Attendees will discover what it takes to engage with every employee across generations and demographics, providing a positive and healthy employee experience. We’ll address techniques for navigating the challenges of remote, hybrid and in-person office environments, and address crisis communications both internally and externally. 

Additionally, leaders from Ben & Jerry’s, the American Psychological Association, Omnicom and SAIC will explore how comms leaders can carry corporate pledges and brand purpose into authentic action, while Reddit’s internal comms lead will discuss effective manager communications. 

Plus, we’ll dig into strategies to enhance engagement, nurture robust organizational cultures and meet tomorrow’s DE&I needs.  

Brand awareness and social media secrets from top brands  

The Future of Communications Conference will provide tips for reaching external audiences, unlocking social media success and perfecting your brand storytelling and media relations strategies. 

Jeff Meltz, global head of social media at Square, will explore how the brand and its small-business users create high-performance social media content that captures attention, connects with the right consumers and drives results — all with a minimal budget. 

During a powerhouse a panel, “Data-Driven Storytelling in an Age of Short Attention Spans,” we’ll also be joined by comms leaders from Procter & Gamble, the NAACP, Corebridge Financial and Kite Hill PR, who will share tips for refining your messaging to produce powerful and authentic stories using data.  

How to navigate today’s most pressing global challenges and emerging trends, from climate change’s impacts to the rise of AI 

We’ll also discover the critical role of communication in addressing complex external factors that can significantly impact organizations, customers and communities. 

Learn from The Weather Channel how communicators can literally save lives in a crisis, hear from corporate reputation experts how to navigate contentious issues, and find out from our inaugural class of Ragan Game Changers what the AI-powered workplace of tomorrow looks like. 

We’ll also dig into practical applications, creative strategies and ethical considerations for working with the tech that’s powering the future of communications.  

Taken together, you’ll leave with a trove of tangible tips on how to optimize your comms strategy, revolutionize training, and streamline processes while elevating customer and employee experiences alike.  

Whether you’re internal, external or mixternal, you’ll discover what you need to propel your career to the next level and be prepared for the next phase of comms at Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference. Don’t miss it — we look forward to seeing you there. Register today!