State of Corporate Communications Survey 2026

As the communications landscape evolves, leaders are navigating complex internal and external pressures — from shifting policies and stakeholder expectations to the growing influence of new technologies. 

In partnership with Axios Communicators, Gravity Research shared insights from the “2026 State of Corporate Communications Survey,” capturing how executives are redefining priorities, managing emerging risk, and investing impact in the years ahead. 

Joanna Piacenza, VP of Thought Leadership for Gravity Research, and Eleanor Hawkins, Communications Strategist & Writer at Axios, held a data-driven discussion examining:

• How communications executives are adapting strategies amid increased regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny

• Approaches to balancing authenticity, transparency, and performance across audiences 

• How teams are incorporating AI and analytics to strengthen storytelling and decision-making