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How To Set Internal Communications Goals (With Examples for 2026)
Jun 23, 2026
Internal communications goals help Internal Communicators focus their efforts and optimize the way they allocate resources. We break down five easy steps to set meaningful internal communications objectives and maximize their results. Internal communications can facilitate dialogue across your teams and drive employee engagement. But to unlock this potential, you have to create meaningful and
10 Internal Communication Channels IC Teams Actually Use in 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Internal communication channels are the mediums your organization uses to share information with employees, from email newsletters and Microsoft Teams to town halls, manager cascades, and SMS alerts. Most organizations are running six or more of these simultaneously, and the challenge is rarely a shortage of channels. According to ContactMonkey’s 2026 Global State of Internal
Forget ContactMonkey Alternatives: Here’s What You’d Be Giving Up
Jun 12, 2026
If you’re searching for ContactMonkey alternatives, you’re probably at a decision point. Maybe your contract is up for renewal. Maybe you’re comparing employee communications platforms before making a recommendation, or maybe you’ve been asked a simple question by leadership: “Are there better options out there?” It’s a fair question. The reality is that most internal
Best Staffbase Alternatives in 2026 (For Internal Communications Teams)
May 29, 2026
Most internal communications teams come to Staffbase through a logical path. The platform has a recognizable name, a broad feature set, and enterprise credibility. But what tends to happen over time is that many email-focused teams realize they are paying for intranet and mobile app functionality they rarely use, while the email workflow they rely
Best Poppulo Alternatives in 2026 (For Internal Communications Teams)
May 22, 2026
Many internal communications teams choose Poppulo because they need an enterprise platform with broad reach. The problem is that “broad” often means email gets treated as just another channel instead of the core of your strategy. And when email is how your team reaches employees every day, it becomes obvious pretty quickly when the platform
Best PoliteMail Alternatives in 2026 (For Internal Communications Teams)
May 15, 2026
If you’re looking for PoliteMail alternatives in 2026, you’re likely dealing with one of a few familiar situations. Outlook is crashing mid-send, your IT team gets pulled in every time there’s an update, or support tickets are going unanswered for days. PoliteMail was one of the first internal email tools on the market, and for
Best Workshop Alternatives in 2026 (For Internal Communications Teams)
May 15, 2026
If you are searching for Workshop alternatives in 2026, you are likely at one of two decision points. Either you evaluated Workshop and found it does not fit how your team actually works, or you are already using it and running into the limits that tend to surface as your program grows. Workshop is a
How Can You Build an Effective Internal Communications Plan?
May 15, 2026
What’s the answer to fewer miscommunications, stronger collaboration, and a team that actually stays in the know? A clear, intentional internal communication plan. If you’ve ever had employees miss an important update, misinterpret leadership messages, or feel disconnected from what’s happening, this guide is your starting point to fix that.
How Do You Create and Edit a Distribution List in Outlook?
May 11, 2026
An Outlook distribution list is a saved group of email addresses that lets you send one message to a defined set of employees at once. For internal communications teams managing recurring sends to departments, locations, or project teams, they are a foundational part of how work gets done. For IC teams focused on managing email