Now in its 13th edition, the Innovator 25 Americas recognizes individuals who are challenging conventions, embracing emerging technologies and finding new ways to deliver business impact in an increasingly complex communications landscape.
The breadth of this year's class demonstrates that innovation continues to emerge from every corner of the profession. The 2026 Americas innovators include specialists in AI and emerging technology, creative, digital and social media, analytics and intelligence, corporate communications, reputation management, public affairs and integrated marketing.Together, they reflect some of the most significant forces reshaping the communications industry.
Artificial intelligence features prominently throughout this year's class, both through specialists leading AI transformation and through innovators applying new technologies to creativity, audience engagement, analytics and reputation management. At the same time, the list highlights the enduring importance of human insight, strategic thinking and creativity in helping organisations navigate a rapidly changing world.Profiles of all 25 innovators, including their insights, advice, career learnings and sources of inspiration, can be found on the Innovator 25 hub.
Ascent Strategy Group Founder & CEO John Digles is named to this prestigious annual list of those shaping the future of communications. The Innovator 25 recognizes individuals who are challenging conventions, embracing emerging technologies, and finding new ways to deliver business impact in an increasingly complex communications landscape.
Mr. Digles is recognized for reinventing the agency model for a new era in healthcare, building communications models tailored to digital health technologies, and guiding companies through complex regulatory and stakeholder environments with an advanced reputation management methodology.
Together, the Innovator 25 reflects some of the most significant forces reshaping the communications industry.
