About

Strategic is the platform for communication leadership globally. It hosts Strategic Magazine – with a global columnist network of industry-recognized communication experts – Strategic Training – with in-person and virtual courses across Europe, North America and APAC – Strategic Events to bring its community together – Strategic Global Awards to recognize the best in the industry – and Strategic Mastermind led by communication experts to connect peers and navigate the fast-changing world of communication.

Its mission is to foster the right collaboration and optimize business relationships, reputations and growth. The organization is dedicated to serving communication leaders around the world; those they wish to reach, and those who wish to reach them – by offering high quality content, connections and experiences.

Strategic Magazine provides a curated platform for industry leaders to educate and influence peers and decision-makers in organizations about communication. 

Strategic Training is powered by the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence (CSCE) and gives communication professionals the opportunity to be masters of the profession.

Strategic Events creates opportunities for its community to connect in-person and virtually through flagship and bespoke events.

Strategic Global Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of communication leaders who are shaping the future of the industry globally.

Strategic Mastermind brings together select groups of 12 communication professionals for six interactive 90-minute sessions over three months – led by recognized experts in the field.

Strategic was founded in 2020 by director Orla Clancy to advocate for the profession, and is incorporated as part of Stratpair Ltd. in Ireland. In 2025, #WeLeadComms founder Mike Klein joined the organization, taking on the role of editor-in-chief, and with an ambition to integrate the global #WeLeadComms community into the Strategic platform.