Agenda

Agenda is a communication agency that specialises in raising the international profile of cultural destinations, organisations and their leaders.

We bring a creative and solution-focused approach to cultural communications and development. We have a network of 18,000 professionals worldwide.

Agenda specialises in press relations, reputation management, corporate strategy as well as an integrated digital and marketing service.

Our mission is to help the cultural sector find solutions to the global issues of social engagement, diversity, inclusion and climate change.

Agenda's Values

• To foster professional development. We help cultural leaders thrive and provide practical tools to develop strategic communication plans.
• Encourage diversity.
• Support emerging leaders. The 30 UNDER 30 project is an initiative by Agenda that supports emerging professionals. They are invited to our conferences where they can network, develop skills and learn best practices
• Promote artistic creation. We invite artists, curators and artistic directors to join us on stage at our conference to bring an inspiring voice to the conversation.
• Engage for the planet. We are actively engaged in trying to reduce the footprint of our conferences.

Communicating the Arts conference

Each year, Agenda brings together cultural leaders, arts professionals and experts to share ideas at the Communicating the Arts conference. Communicating the Arts is comprised of a team of art lovers around the world who are experts at communication.

This annual event is for communication professionals working within the cultural sector. We gather around 250-300 experts from the visual and performing arts, social history and heritage sectors.

Over 3 days the Communicating The Arts team assembles international speakers who present inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions and learning sessions. We address the latest trends and issues present in the arts' communication, education and public engagement.

Our vision

• Inspire new fundraising models and fresh ideas for the sector
• Develop a network of global cultural leaders
• Increase professionalism within the sector and develop the next generation of leader
• Stay connected

Our values inform everything we do. Communicating the Arts is generous, and provides free resources and advice. We help cultural leaders to blossom and we aim to always be available for the community.

We are agile and adapt rapidly within a changing world. The Communicating The Arts team finds new economic models and develops new expertise.

Our team is always curious. We ask questions to find out what to do differently and why we should do that. We explore new sectors and formats, and discover new destinations and people.

Communicating The Arts is sustainable, supporting local communities and protecting the planet. We ensure we work ethically with out partners and colleagues.