Ted Kitterman
Here are the top media monitoring tools, according to Ragan survey
Comms pros share what they’re using to track media mentions and brand reputation in our 2022 Communications Benchmark Report.
Ragan Research
Tony Silber
Report: The role of communications pros expands dramatically amid relentless global crises
Annual research from Ragan Communications finds more access to the C-suite, stronger relationships with allied departments, and new stature for communicators.
Emma Atkinson
Survey: Company leaders divided on who should oversee internal comms
The responsibility of employee messaging often falls to different positions at many companies.
Ted Kitterman
Employee and external comms are top priorities at bigger organizations
Size of the company matters for CEOs when thinking about their communications needs.
Robby Brumberg
4 ways internal comms pros can thrive in 2022—and beyond
New data from the Harris X/Ragan survey reveals tactics and priorities to pursue in the year ahead.
Robby Brumberg
HarrisX/Ragan survey reveals leadership is the No. 1 skill CEOs value in communicators
But the top skill communicators value? Writing. This is one of many gaps between executives and communicators’ expectations and priorities revealed in the new CEO-Communicators Competencies survey.
Robby Brumberg
A robust collection of real-world comms and culture case studies
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at how competitors and industry leaders are managing messaging and optimizing employee experience amid ongoing uncertainty.
Tony Silber
Here’s how DE&I priorities are implemented across the enterprise
We asked communicators in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report about their DE&I goals and priorities. One strong focus: Town Halls and CEO chats.
Tony Silber
A comprehensive look at likely changes in communications
We asked communicators in the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report what changes they anticipate will occur over the next three-to-five years. Turns out they were spot on, at least so far.
Tony Silber
Planning and carrying out communications strategies
Comms pros mostly do their planning on a quarterly or monthly basis, leaving room for tweaks and adjustments more frequently, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Tony Silber
Communicators report greater access to the C-suite
Comms pros have also gained a seat at the table in strategic decision making, and that the major obstacle to effective leadership communications is no longer access, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Tony Silber
Communicators view managers as an essential link in messaging efforts
Strengthened relationships with other departments has helped comms pros engage with the workforce and deploy cascade-method messaging, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Tony Silber
DE&I and communicating with remote workers are among top comms priorities for the next several years
A comprehensive list in Ragan’s 2021 Communications Benchmark Report reveals an extensive to-do list that includes many items that emerged from the shocks of 2020.
Tony Silber
When it comes to a budget wish list, communicators have one overwhelming priority
Lots of things are important, but an increase in budget would be best spent on increasing staff size, according to the 2021 Communications Benchmark Report.
Tony Silber
Communicators are measuring their work more frequently, and using the data more strategically
Ragan’s exclusive Communications Leadership Council Benchmark Report is both a snapshot of the discipline and a roadmap for moving forward.
