Off the Record

FROM ONE COMMS LEADER TO ANOTHER

The unfair advantage you'll wish you had years ago.

Off the Record gives you the practical tools, business fluency, coaching and peer community to grow into the strategic leaders you already know you can be.

Watch Gab’s message
Gab Ferree, founder of Off the Record

Watch first

why off the reocrd exists.

From Gab Ferree, former Bumble VP, Salesforce Sr. Director, Slack Sr. Director, and startup Head of Comms. Now Your Comms BFF and OTR's founder.

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOUR L&D FUNDS WERE MADE FOR

The Comms cheat code to becoming paid, promoted & powerful

Monthly

$99/month

Annual

$999/year

Our L&D promise: Join now, and if your employer declines your L&D request after, we'll refund you. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Expense it

The L&D kit

Everything you need to get OTR covered by your company's learning & development budget — the case for membership, and the letter that asks for it.

Preview of the employer funding request letter

The letter

Employer funding request

A fill-in-the-blanks letter that makes the ask for you — what OTR is, why it's worth it, and how you'll put it to work in your first 30 days. Fill in the brackets and hit send.

Download the letter
Preview of the OTR membership one-pager

The one-pager

The case for membership

A shareable overview of what OTR is, what your investment puts to work, and why 300+ organizations fund it through L&D. Hand this to your manager or budget owner.

Download the one-pager
psst —Who’s in the room →

Inside Off the Record, we are →

500+members
70%in-house
70%director level or above
18countries inside

COMMS TRAINING & COMMUNITY YOU'LL LOVE

Ask the people already in OTR.

Smart communications leaders are using OTR to move faster, think bigger, and give better counsel. Hear it from them.

Sam DrexlerSenior Change Communications Manager at Google2h ·

I recently joined Off the Record, it's an amazing community of communications professionals led by Gab Ferree! What makes it special is the open candor, peer learning, and practical lessons on the craft of Communications, leadership, and AI built specifically for Comms pros. This feels like the group shaping the future of our profession. I'm really enjoying being a part of it. So if you're looking for some place to put your professional development $$ to use before the end of the year, I highly recommend Off the Record.

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Amy WiddowsonVice President at Medium2d ·

Just a reminder that if you are in comms, and you're looking for smart, skeptical, actionable insight and advice alongside endless enthusiastic confidence building, you should join Gab Ferree's Off the Record community ASAP.

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Angela HoyeVP of Comms at Genius Sports1d ·

Just signed up for Off the Record and all I can say is wow, the level of tools and tangible things for communications leaders to tap into is seriously impressive. I haven't even chatted with a bestie yet. You are building something so special Gab Ferree!!

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Emma McCullochDirector Global Corporate Communications at Axios1w ·

❤️ What struck me most, listening to the amazing Gab Ferree (she's an awesome presenter and such a soothing yet confident voice!), was that she truly wants others to succeed. She's sharing her knowledge to elevate everyone in our communications industry. She's not stepping on anyone's toes to be the best or to prove something. She's practical, yet supportive. Gab has created this wonderful communications community and wants everyone in it to succeed. As a result, she's inspiring and motivates others. ⭐ So that's my suggestion for us all today. Do something today that elevates someone else - helps them succeed. Share some knowledge. Make a connection. Thanks Gab Ferree.

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Christine NguyenPrincipal Comms Strategist at Providence Healthcare6d ·

Been part of Off the Record for almost a year now and it truly has been one of the best things to ever happen to me as a communications professional. Thanks to Gab Ferree and this community, the growth and development I've felt within myself has been ✨incredible✨

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Shelley PfaendlerFounder at DisarrayDecoder1mo ·

Happy 1st anniversary to Gab Ferree and Off the Record! While she'd humbly say she's handing out fishing rods, not fish, she's really built a Master's in comms I didn't know I needed — and am thrilled to be pursuing alongside so many brilliant peers.

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Michelle MendiolaDirector of Communications at Nasdaq1mo ·

More exposure to the comms world led me to discover Gab Ferree right as she was launching Off the Record. I jumped on that quickly and being part of her community has become another superpower I use daily. Her workshops have accelerated my comms abilities and so many of the things I say to make myself sound smart, I've plagiarized from her 😊

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Shilpa Maggon, MSSenior Manager, Internal Communications at Cepheid1mo ·

When I was searching for my next (current) role I came across Gab Ferree and Off the Record — and immediately found the kind of Comms community I didn't know I was missing. Smart, generous pros from across the U.S. and beyond, with real conversations and support that actually helped. Gab even gave me free membership until I landed on my feet — and told me that this is exactly why she built OTR 😭 I'm so grateful for the support. Happy Comms Bestie Day! And thank you, Gab, for building a space where comms people can connect, grow, and yes, find a few besties along the way

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Sylvia L. MaldonadoFractional Chief Communications Officer6d ·

I also enjoyed seeing some practical self-care ideas in the article, including cozy cardio (I've got that one covered 😊) and personal finance (thanks, Gab Ferree for the recent money tips! Off the Record is the best investment I've made in a LONG time).

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Rachelle PetersonCo-Owner & Chief Client Success at XL PR1d ·

Gab Ferree grateful for the community you have created and the opportunities presented!!

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
Margo JonesSVP at M Booth1d ·

Wanted to thank Gab Ferree and the amazing Off the Record community for hosting a fantastic session with Business Insider editor Cadie Thompson and CCO Ari Isaacman D'Angelo! And great recap Rachelle Peterson!

View this post on LinkedIn ↗
KUKate UrbachVice President at Curley Company1mo ·

Grateful for this crew (and many more not pictured) who make the hard days easier, and the inevitable “quick gut check” moments a lot more productive. Lunch with Gab Ferree in DC was a good reminder that this job is way better when you have smart people in your corner. Happy Comms Bestie Day!

View this post on LinkedIn ↗

This is just a glimpse

Peek inside

OTR's monthly workshops tackle what communications teams are navigating right now, then turn it into practical ideas, tools and plays they can put to work immediately.

Vibe Code Your Comms Team

Build practical AI fluency your team can put to work with real member case studies from Perplexity, Grammarly, ServiceNow and more..

Inside an OTR Workshop

See the honest coaching, sharp questions, and ready-to-use work members get in the room.

From Earned Media to Earned Attention

Flipping from "our goal is 10 tier 1 hits" to "here's the audiences we need to reach to meet our goals."

what’s insideTHE OTR MEMBERSHIP →

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT YOUR L&D FUNDS WERE MADE FOR

The Comms cheat code to becoming paid, promoted & powerful

Monthly

$99/month

Annual

$999/year

Our L&D promise: Join now, and if your employer declines your L&D request after, we'll refund you. Cancel anytime, no questions asked.

Off the Record members together at Bestie Day in New York
New York City
Off the Record members gathered around a patio dinner table in Seattle
Seattle
Off the Record members in a workshop discussion in Seattle
Seattle
Two Off the Record members at a lunch in Washington DC
Washington DC
Off the Record members at a patio meetup in San Francisco
San Francisco
Off the Record members together at a Los Angeles meetup
Los Angeles
Four Off the Record members taking a selfie in Seattle
Seattle
Off the Record members at a group lunch in Washington DC
Washington DC
Six Off the Record members taking a group selfie in San Francisco
San Francisco
Off the Record members at a Chicago meetup
Chicago
Three Off the Record members at dinner in Seattle
Seattle
Off the Record members at an office workshop in San Francisco
San Francisco
Two Off the Record members at a Washington DC lunch
Washington DC
Off the Record members holding a cake at Bestie Day in New York
New York City
Off the Record Bestie Day event table in New York
New York City
Off the Record members at a patio dinner in Seattle
Seattle
Two Off the Record members taking a selfie at a Los Angeles meetup
Los Angeles
Off the Record members at a Halloween event in New York
New York City
Gab Ferree on an orange retro telephone
Off the Record notebook and stickers

Most of what we do is virtual — but we love getting the besties together IRL.

Just want to lurk for a bit? Join our newsletter.

The Comms Bestie Group Chat: The best 5 minutes of your work week.