Issue #40: Rooms to Grow

At Cherry, we provide payment plans to 90% of pet parents. Plus, we make applying easy – with a 35-second online application they can submit right in the treatment room, and a soft credit check that doesn’t ding their credit history.

Don’t let cost get in the way of care - with Cherry.

See how Cherry works

_{^{* These figures come from Cherry's provider case studies, so individual results vary. Details at withcherry.com/provider-reviews. Payment options through Cherry are issued by the following financing partners: withcherry.com/financing-partners}}

Hi, friends!

This week, I’m excited to share several new events for communicators across all markets.

I’ll be attending some of these, so I’m looking forward to seeing y’all there.

If you find this newsletter helpful, please support my work by donating directly to the newsletter in the link below. All donations go straight to tools and platforms, allowing me to keep publishing this newsletter weekly, while keeping it free for the readers.

Nov 6: AI for Communications First Fridays (Microsoft, virtual, 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET)
A behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft's company-wide Town Halls. You'll hear from communications experts Amy Morris and Priscilla Samadi as well as product leader Tricia Lybrook.

Nov 10: “Why Some Changes Stick” (Forty1, virtual, free)
A session for anyone leading or supporting transformation.

Nov 11-13: Future of Communications Conference (Ragan, Austin, TX)
Three days with the Ragan community. Code DANIEL200 gets you a discount.

Nov 12: Comma Partners IC leaders roundtable, Edinburgh (in person, from 2 PM)
A roundtable for internal comms leaders, with Edinburgh joining Bristol and London on the Comma Partners circuit. Email [email protected] to register your interest.

Nov 12: Internal Communications & Culture Strategy Certification (Sage XP Academy, 5-week program)
An applied program on building and leading an internal comms and culture strategy. The sign-up link gets you 10% off.

Nov 12: PRISM Summit 2026 (Institute of Public Relations of Singapore, METT Singapore)
Senior PR and corporate comms leaders from across Southeast Asia dig into trust, reputation and AI. The day also reveals the first Singapore State of PR and Communications Survey.

Nov 13: Employee Communications Connect on Tour: Dallas/Fort Worth (PRSA, Dallas, TX, 9 AM to 3:30 PM CT)
A one-day stop on PRSA's employee communications tour.

Nov 17: Employee Communications, Intranets & Channels Conference (Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Miami)
A conference on employee comms, intranets and channels. Code COMMS25 gets 25% off this or any ALI event.

Nov 17: Comms Summit 2026 (Helsinki)
A day of comms talks that wraps up with Comms x Cocktails. Space is limited.

Nov 18: CIPR Annual Conference (CIPR, 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, 9 AM to 5 PM, in person or online)
The theme is organizational resilience, with speakers on AI, disinformation, economic security and crisis communications. A live stream covers the main stage, and CIPR members can log 10 CPD points.

Nov 18: CPRA Conference 2026 (CPRA, Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, 8:30 AM to 5 PM)
Australia's communicators get together to work through AI, public trust and responsible influence. Expect people from corporate, government, agency, nonprofit and university teams.

Nov 18-19: Trust & Influence: Being the Communicator Your Company Needs (PRSA Corporate Communications Section, Atlanta, GA)
Practical sessions on using data to tell stronger stories, influencing leadership and staying steady under pressure.

Nov 19: beehiiv in London (two events) “The Business of Media with Google” at their new office, and “Cocktails at Soho House with Electric Sheep and Glide Publishing Platform.” Open to publishers, journalists, creators and anyone curious about newsletters and podcasts.

Nov 20: Warsaw City Connect (IABC EMENA, 9 AM to 12 PM)
If you’re working in comms or employer branding in Warsaw, Poland, this is an IABC EMENA meetup with Kimberly Strickland and Joanna Matryba - Wytwer.

For marketers who want a presence in streaming, Roku is the obvious place to go. With 47% of all streaming time in the US, it has more reach than every competitor. Discover how Roku Ads Manager can spread your message across 100+ premium apps in a single, self-serve ad buy.

Set up your campaign today.

Dec 2: IABC EMENA City Connect (Malmö, Sweden, 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM CET)
A roundtable for senior comms leaders on measuring communication impact and how it shapes decisions. Lunch and facilitated discussions included. Places are limited, and IABC members get a discounted ticket.

Dec 9: Axios Communicators Live (Axios, New York City, 5 to 8 PM ET) Newsworthy conversations on reputation, trust and influence, hosted by the Axios and Mixing Board, plus a networking reception. General admission is $350. Speakers to be announced.

Dec 10: Comms Leaders in AI Networking Breakfast: Ugly Holiday Sweater Edition (Jack’s Wife near Union Square, New York, 9 to 10:30 AM)
Open only to communications executives, with 25 spots, first come, first served. RSVP by commenting on the post or DMing the host. Sweaters encouraged but not required.

Jan 21: 12th Annual Internal Communications Conference (Global Insight Conferences, Manchester, UK)
One day for internal comms, engagement and change leaders, with 28+ speakers on AI, measurement and influence in the C-suite. Code ICCN200 takes £200 off the standard rate for brands.

Mar 2-3: Corporate Communications & Brand Summit (The Conference Board, New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, NY)
Two days for senior corporate communications and brand leaders, back at the Brooklyn Bridge.

Mar 11-12: AI in Communications Boot Camp 2 (PWORLD, Zürich, Switzerland)
Built for communicators who feel anxious about what AI means for their work.

That’s it for this week. If you want to promote your event or CommsJobs in future issues, please email me at [email protected].

Thanks for the support!

Daniel