What Page does

Arthur W. Page Society (Page) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1983 and headquartered at 230 Park Avenue, New York. It serves as the premier global community for senior strategic communication leaders, with a peer-nominated membership of nearly 1,000 Chief Communications Officers and equivalent executives from leading global organizations, plus a related Page Up membership for senior team members (300+ members averaging 20 years of industry experience). Members are drawn from a broad cross-section of industries including consumer goods (P&G, HEINEKEN), technology and industrial (Ecolab, LIXIL), manufacturing (National Association of Manufacturers), education (DePaul University), executive search (Korn Ferry), and investment (Mubadala).

Page's core offering is membership-based access to peer networking, world-class events, thought leadership, and professional development programs. The product portfolio includes the Annual Conference (2026 in Atlanta, themed "Governing the Digital Dialogue"), Page Exchange (2026 regional event in Hamburg), Future Leaders Experience (a two-year executive education program delivered in both U.S. and EMEA formats), the M.A.P.S. mentorship program, the Yale Certificate Program on CCO Leadership delivered with Yale School of Management, the Page Navigator Benchmarking System using the PACE functional framework, and PageConnect affinity groups by industry. Content assets include the Knowledge Base, Page Turner Blog, PageViews newsletter, and the annual Page-Harris Poll Confidence in Business Index.

Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership dues (US Corporate/Agency/Executive Search at $5,140 with globally adjusted rates from $1,480 in India to $3,730 in Canada), conference and event registration fees (e.g., $4,060-$4,280 for Annual Conference individual members), and a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (ranging from $1,000 general sponsorships to $30,000 title sponsorships and $100,000+ endowed naming opportunities). The organization is governed by a member Board of Trustees, currently chaired by Darcy Keller, and led by CEO Dr. Rochelle Ford (appointed December 2024). Notable partnerships include Yale School of Management, Harris Poll, the Institute for Public Relations (case study competition), the Global Alliance for PR and Communication Management, the Diversity Action Alliance, SHRM, Duke's The Dialogue Project, and the Scriptorium Initiative (AI-era communications focus).

Name

Page

Legal name

Arthur W. Page Society

Website

https://page.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Arthur W. Page Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association founded in 1983 that serves nearly 1,000 senior global communications leaders through peer-nominated membership, conferences, thought leadership, and executive development programs including the Future Leaders Experience and Yale Certificate Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services for Senior Communications Leaders

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility (BPAFADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Reputation & Thought Leadership (MPAAAOAF), Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

Keywords

• Professional association
• Communications leadership
• Executive education
• Peer networking
• Corporate communications

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues vary by category and geographic location. Corporate/Agency/Executive Search members pay $5,140 (US), with reduced rates for members outside the US based on region. Non-profit/Government members pay $1,850, Educators pay $840, and Retired members pay $1,370.
2. Conference and Event Registration Fees: Registration fees for conferences including the Annual Conference, Page Exchange, Spring Seminar, and Page Up Annual Conference. Pricing varies by membership status and session type.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate and individual sponsorships to support programs, events, and initiatives. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 general sponsorship to $30,000 title sponsorships for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Arthur W. Page Society is a nonprofit professional association that sells peer-nominated membership to senior strategic communication leaders (CCOs and equivalents) and their senior team members, along with annual conferences, executive education programs, mentorship, thought leadership research, and corporate awards. The organization operates on a global basis with members from leading enterprises, agencies, executive search firms, educators, and non-profit/government institutions. Core offerings include Page Membership (for CCOs), Page Up Membership (for senior team members), the Annual Conference, Page Exchange regional conference, Future Leaders Experience, Yale Certificate Program, M.A.P.S. mentorship, and the Page Hall of Fame and other awards.

Product overview

Page is a professional association for senior strategic communication leaders offering a suite of membership programs, events, and professional development offerings. The core products include Page Membership and Page Up Membership for senior communicators and their teams, complemented by signature programs such as the Future Leaders Experience (FLE) in both U.S. and EMEA versions, and the Mentoring to Accelerate Progress and Success (M.A.P.S.) mentorship program. Page operates the Annual Conference and Page Exchange as flagship events, alongside the Yale Certificate Program executive education offering. Content and knowledge resources include the Knowledge Base repository, Page Turner Blog, and PageViews newsletter. The organization also bestows prestigious awards including the Page Hall of Fame, Distinguished Service Award, Manage for Tomorrow Award, Catalyst Award, and runs the Student Case Study Competition in partnership with the Institute for Public Relations. PageConnect Groups provide peer networking around industry-specific affinity areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Page Membership Premier global professional association membership for senior strategic communication leaders (CCOs and equivalents), providing peer networking, learning opportunities, and team development programs for nearly 1,000 members worldwide. Membership requires nomination by two or more active members and Board approval.
• Page Up Membership Global community membership for senior communication leaders from Page member organizations' teams, offering access to elite networking, world-class events, and professional development with over 300 members averaging 20 years of experience.
• Page Annual Conference Flagship annual global conference featuring leading-edge ideas, best practice sharing, and world-class networking for senior communication executives. The 2026 conference is scheduled for September 27-29, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.
• Page Exchange Regional exchange event bringing together senior communicators for focused discussions on timely industry challenges and peer learning. The 2026 edition is being held in Hamburg, Germany.
• Future Leaders Experience (FLE) U.S. Two-year senior executive education program for high-potential communicators, featuring six intensive in-person learning modules focused on leadership, culture, and CommTech, with participants building lasting peer networks.
• Future Leaders Experience (FLE) EMEA Regional version of the FLE program designed for rising communications leaders across Europe, Middle East, and Africa, with five in-person sessions hosted at key business hubs.
• Mentoring to Accelerate Progress and Success (M.A.P.S.) Flexible one-year mentorship program connecting senior communication leaders with professionals at all levels, particularly those from under-represented groups, offering free participation for mentees.
• Page x Yale Certificate Program on CCO Leadership Executive education program at the Yale School of Management designed to elevate communications leaders' influence with CEOs and C-suites, grounded in original research and focused on intentional growth at the highest level.
• PageConnect Groups Affinity groups centered around common interests including Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, Non-Profits, and recently appointed CCOs, enabling members to share insights and build networks.
• Page Navigator Benchmarking System Functional framework tool using the PACE model (Prioritize, Assess, Calibrate, Evaluate) to help communications functions align with business strategy and identify capability gaps. Available to Page Up members.
• Page Hall of Fame Award Prestigious lifetime achievement award recognizing distinguished careers of leadership in corporate communications and public relations, honoring those who have benefited enterprises with strong leadership on communications, business, and policy matters.
• Distinguished Service Award Award honoring individuals who have strengthened the role of public relations over their lifetime of service to the profession by improving its overall value and effectiveness.
• Manage for Tomorrow Award Annual award recognizing Page Up members who develop and implement groundbreaking approaches used by their organizations to chart new pathways in the communications profession.
• Catalyst Award New 2026 award celebrating historical, retired, or deceased leaders whose foundational or ahead-of-their-time work changed the trajectory of the communications profession and Page ethos.
• Student Case Study Competition Annual competition conducted with the Institute for Public Relations for student writing of original case studies focused on corporate communications and public relations practice, with cash prizes including a $5,000 first prize.
• Knowledge Base Online repository of Page and Page Up thought leadership including research reports, videos, event recaps, podcasts, blogs, and other resources on the future of the communications profession.
• Page Turner Blog Member-authored blog featuring C-suite topics with communications optics, covering AI, leadership, culture, ESG, and other strategic communications topics.
• PageViews Newsletter Industry-leading newsletter delivering the Page Perspective to subscribers, providing insights on communications leadership and professional trends.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 senior communication leaders in the global network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Scriptorium InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025Strategic partnership to prepare communications leaders for the AI era. Jointly produces thought leadership on AI applications in communications, including research reports, blog posts, and webinars on topics like predictive communications and building AI-enabled communications teams.
• The Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Global Alliance is the confederation of the world's major PR and communication management associations, representing over 360,000 practitioners, academics and students across 126 countries worldwide. Page partners with them to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the communications profession.
• Diversity Action Alliance (DAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiversity Action Alliance has resources for leading communications organizations that provide education, insights, and thought leadership to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and beyond. Page collaborates with DAA to advance DEI initiatives.
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHRM is the world's largest professional human resources organization with more than 300,000 members in 165 countries, dedicated to promoting, educating, and connecting HR professionals. Page partners with SHRM on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• The Dialogue Project (Duke University's Fuqua School of Business)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2019, The Dialogue Project explores the role business can play to reduce polarization and improve civic dialogue. Duke's Fuqua School of Business is home to this initiative that leverages unique business skills to improve civic discussions.
• Yale School of ManagementflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the Page x Yale Certificate Program on CCO Leadership - an executive program for communications leaders designed to elevate influence with the CEO and C-suite, grounded in original research and focused on intentional growth at the highest level. Program held at Yale School of Management.
• Institute for Public Relations (IPR)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual case study competition partnership with IPR for students in schools of business, communication or journalism. The competition focuses on corporate communications and public relations practice, with winners presenting at Page events.
• Harris PollflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research initiative producing the annual Page-Harris Poll Confidence in Business Index. Global research providing insights into public expectations of business and how CCOs are navigating complex societal pressures.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): Global peer network for CEOs under 50. Closely comparable business model: vetted peer membership, regional and global events, leadership development programs, and a tight executive community. The gold standard for what a peer-nominated senior executive association can become at scale.
• The Conference Board: Member-driven research and convening organization for senior executives across functions. Comparable as a peer-network-for-elite-executives business model with subscription dues, signature research, and executive conferences — though broader in scope than Page.
• The Marketing Society: UK-headquartered exclusive community for senior marketers and CMOs. Operates a near-identical model to Page: invitation-based senior executive membership, premium events, thought leadership, and a tight global community of marketing leaders.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): Global peer network for founders and entrepreneurs. Same vetted-membership, peer-learning, regional-chapter, and signature-event model that Page operates — useful peer for benchmarking community economics and member value.
• Public Relations Society of America (PRSA): The largest US professional association for public relations and communications professionals. Directly comparable as a peer membership organization serving the communications profession, though at much broader scale and lower price points than Page's CCO-only focus.
• International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): Global professional association for business communicators, with a membership model and conference portfolio closely mirroring Page's. Serves a broader communicator audience but overlaps significantly on thought leadership and senior-level networking.
• PR Council: Trade association for leading US PR firms. Comparable as an industry association for senior communications leadership on the agency side, complementing Page's in-house CCO focus.
• National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI): Professional association for investor relations officers. Closely parallel niche executive association model: senior practitioner membership, annual conference, certification programs, and thought leadership for a specific corporate communications sub-function.

Regional players

• Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR): UK professional body for PR practitioners with chartered status. Comparable in professional association structure but UK-centric and serves a broader practitioner audience rather than CCO-only.

Emerging players

• Institute for Public Relations (IPR): Nonprofit foundation focused on PR research and education. A direct Page partner (joint Student Case Study Competition) and a comparable nonprofit mission, though smaller in scale and focused on research rather than executive community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/awpagesociety

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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