5 Newsletters every Executive Communications Professional should Subscribe to
One of the things that came up during the Executive Communications Masterclass was how to stay on top of everything when geopolitics, the global economy, and our own field of executive communications is changing so fast. I skim a couple of news sites every morning — usually the New York Times for what’s happening in the US, and the BBC for what’s happening globally. But in recent years I’ve become a big fan of newsletters for staying across events. Here are my favourites:
Executive Communication Report
In your inbox, three times a week. Covers the latest statements and musings from the CEOs who matter, authored by David Murray who runs the Executive Communication Council and the Professional Speechwriters Association. A great way to stay up to date with what other leaders are saying. Also features occasional job postings.
Axios Communicators
Axios is home to the only (?) newsletter dedicated to what’s happening in the world of corporate communications. It’s the work of Eleanor Hawkins (who’s worth following on LinkedIn); she highlights the wins and snafus from across the industry, as well as big job moves. Lands in your inbox every Thursday.
The Broadsheet
The Broadsheet is Fortune’s take on the world’s most powerful women. Curated by Emma Hinchliffe, this daily newsletter covers women in business and politics, as well as news that disproportionately effects women, like changes in access to abortion care.
Axios Macro
This is my favourite of the Axios Business Suite, which comes out three times a day and includes their “Markets” and “Closer” issues. I wish there was a daily option, because three emails a day is a lot. But it’s handy if you’re working in finance to know what the big stories are without checking the FT or another news site.
Thoughtful Communications
I’d be remiss if I didn’t flag my own newsletter (!) which comes out every Wednesday. Scroll down to get good things in your inbox from yours truly, including tips for executive communications professionals and speechwriters, invites to some very cool events (mainly in NYC), and recommendations for what to watch, read, and listen to.
