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Every year Axios HQ 's Best-in-Class awards spotlight organizations that break the mold with their communications. 

  • From exceptional staff updates to strong community engagers, these best-in-class orgs earn their readers' trust and engagement.

Watch part one of a series of conversations with our 2025 winners. Axios HQ Head of Internal Comms Tristyn Hassani is joined by Yahoo VP of Global Internal Communications Sarah Smith Banks. 

🧠 They cover the two strategic newsletters Yahoo launched during their spin out from Verizon in 2021 — and how they increased employee understanding of company direction and trust in leadership. 

Speakers

Tristyn Hassani headshot
Tristyn Hassani Axios HQ Head of Internal Communications
Sarah Smith Banks headshot
Sarah Smith Banks Yahoo VP, Global Internal Communications