Framework Subtopic: Measurement & Data

As technology, regulations and expectations evolve, so must your approach to budgeting. This session is your inside track to making the business case for your communications spend. Whether you're leading a lean team or scaling strategy across a global enterprise, you’ll walk away knowing exactly what to invest in, what to push back on and How to Get What You Need for 2026 and Future-Proof Your Comms Budget

Too many internal comms teams are still judged on clicks, opens and impressions when what leadership wants are results tied to retention, productivity and profitability. Learn how to shift from surface-level metrics to proof points that resonate with leadership—and position comms as a strategic function, not just a support role. You’ll walk away knowing how How to Connect Comms to the Bottom Line

When fewer than half of employees fully use their benefits, the problem might be that they’re not aware of the offerings. Learn from one leading healthcare organization that recognized the need for personalized outreach to boost benefits engagement—and how they connected with a deskless workforce. By harnessing available employee data, tailoring messages to specific segments, Energizing Enrollment: A Journey From ‘One-Size Fits All’ Approach to Personalization

According to the 2025 Ragan Communications Benchmark Survey, 63% of communicators say fragmented employee experiences are their top challenge — but the bigger challenge may be the moving target of executive expectations, especially with AI tools and platforms providing real time metrics. As business goals shift, so do the KPIs internal teams are expected to Delivering the Right Metrics: Meeting Evolving Expectations From Leadership

Building a powerful employer brand requires more than good ideas — it takes influence. While alignment across departments isn’t always seamless, this workshop will show you how to lead from your position, shape workflows across functions, and become the connector your organization needs. Walk away with the tools to strengthen your position as the strategic force Aligning KPIs and Building a Unified Measurement Strategy

This single, intermediate-level module from Ragan’s Justin Joffe will teach you a structured approach to building purpose-driven narratives that resonate with decision makers. You’ll learn how to frame the rationale, apply a narrative arc that connects emotional cues to rational goals, and present your narrative to executives effectively.