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City of Austin Proclaims November 10–14 as Communications Week, Partnering with Ragan Communications to Spotlight the Power of Connection and Innovation
The mayoral proclamation aligns with Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference, uniting industry leaders in Austin to celebrate the role of communicators in shaping thriving communities.
Chicago, IL – October 1, 2025 – The City of Austin and Ragan Communications are coming together to celebrate the vital role of communicators. Mayor Kirk Watson has officially proclaimed November 10–14, 2025, as Communications Week, honoring the essential role communicators play in building informed, engaged, and forward-thinking communities.
The proclamation coincides with Ragan’s Future of Communications Conference, taking place November 12–14 in Austin, where hundreds of communications leaders from across the country will gather to share ideas, spark innovation, and shape the future of the profession.
“Communication is the foundation of informed communities, empowered citizens, and thriving organizations,” reads the proclamation. “Communicators play a vital role in connecting people to purpose, values, and vision – especially in times of change, innovation, and uncertainty.”
An International Celebration Meets Austin’s Creative Spirit
Communications Week is an international celebration of the communications profession, spotlighting its impact across corporate communications, PR, employee engagement, marketing, and media.
Austin’s proclamation reflects the city’s core values of creativity, inclusivity, and innovation, making it the perfect stage for this year’s flagship conference and an international gathering of communications leaders.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate this proclamation alongside the City of Austin,” said Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications. “This moment is more than symbolic, it recognizes the people who drive conversations, build trust, and shape how organizations and communities connect. Austin’s spirit of innovation perfectly mirrors the energy of today’s communications landscape.”
Join the Celebration
As Austin embraces Communications Week, communicators from across the country are invited to be part of the celebration at the Future of Communications Conference. Registration is now open for this premier event, offering attendees a front-row seat to the conversations, strategies, and innovations defining the next era of the profession.
Celebrating with Industry Partners
This year’s Communications Week is made possible through the generous support of our 2025 Sponsors and Partners, including:
Alethea, AlphaMetricx, AMEC, Appspace, Axios HQ, Blink, ChangeEngine, Cision, CommPRO, ContactMonkey, Cyabra, Fresh, Global Women in PR, Gregory FCA, Haiilo, HubEngage Inc, Institute for PR, Interact, IPREX, Kite Hill, Letsignit, LLYC, LumApps, MangoApps, Meltwater, Muck Rack, Newswhip, Notified, NY Women in Communications, Onclusive, PlayPlay, PoliteMail, Poppulo, PR Newswire, Printfection, PRSA Austin, PR Museum, PublicRelay, RCG, ScreenCloud, Simpplr, Social Edge Consulting, Staffbase, The Grossman Group, Unily, Vimeo, Women Communicators of Austin, Workshop and Workvivo.
Their collaboration reflects the strength, creativity, and shared commitment of the communications community in driving innovation, connection, and professional excellence.
About Communications Week
Communications Week is a global celebration of the communications profession. Through events, thought leadership, and industry collaboration, it highlights the critical role communicators play in business and society. Learn more at www.commsweek.com
About Ragan Communications and PR Daily
Ragan Communications has been delivering trusted news, training and intelligence for more than 60 years to internal and external communicators, HR professionals and business leaders. Its daily news sites, PRDaily.com and Ragan.com, are read by more than 600,000 internal and external communicators monthly. Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council is one of the fastest-growing membership groups for communications executives, and its conferences, webinars and workshops are attended by more than 5,000 communicators a year. Ragan Training is the leading learning portal among communicators, offering more than 800 hours of training and development for communicators. Ragan is also the producer of Communications Week, which is held each November. Headquartered in Chicago, with team members spanning the country and loyal customers worldwide. Visit us at ragan.com.
