ICI’s quarterly newsletter for PR and communications professionals working on social and environmental change.
Explore previous issues
Browse past editions of The Agenda to explore themes, proof points, and practitioner insights from across the impact communications community.
The Agenda vol. 85 - Operationalizing Equity
There is no shortage of organizations that claim equity as a value. Far fewer can tell you what it looks like on a day-to-day basis. We’re taking a deep dive on the subject in this issue, spotlighting practical approaches and tools.
The Agenda vol. 84 - Stories That Shaped 2025
The final Impact Council of the year revealed a simple truth: behind every headline-grabbing campaign or quiet corporate shift was a deeper story about trust, accountability and values under pressure…
The Agenda vol. 83 - What’s Next for Impact Reporting?
A Note from ICI’s President
As we prepare to close out the year, I want to take a moment to speak directly to our growing community of more than 2,000…
The Agenda vol. 82 - Feeding the Future: Stories Beyond the Plate
This October, as World Food Day just passed (Oct 16), we’re reminded that food is more than sustenance. Access to nutritious food remains unequal, agriculture faces climate pressures…
Call for contributors
Each month, The Agenda focuses on a specific topic or theme related to impact communications, ethical public relations, and real‑world practice.
Most editions include approximately five short proof points or case examples that help illuminate the theme — drawing from campaigns, organizational decisions, lived experience, or emerging challenges in the field.
We invite emerging communicators and practitioners to contribute short blurbs for consideration.
Contributions are:
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Individual contributions are typically 150 words.
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If you’d like to be considered as a contributor for a future issue, please share:
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Issue areas may include (select all that apply):
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When an upcoming issue aligns with your selected areas, the ICI team may reach out to see if you’d like to contribute a short proof point or example.