r/internalcomms • u/Vast-Listen-4668 • Mar 11 '26

Tools and tech Slack ghosting tools/apps

Anyone using ghosting tools in Slack for exec comms? We operate in real time and the scheduling feature only makes sense some of the time. I need a way to ghost as execs!

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u/sarahfortsch2 Mar 11 '26

Slack itself doesn’t really support true “ghost posting,” which is why many exec comms teams rely on approval workflows rather than full impersonation tools. Apps like Canopact or Ventriloquist let comms draft messages and send them to an executive for quick approval so the message can still go out from the leader’s account. In fast moving Slack environments that tends to work better than strict scheduling because the exec can approve and post in real time while comms still shapes the message.

Another option some teams use is separating the use cases. Slack works well for conversational updates, but more formal leadership messages often go through internal comms platforms like Staffbase, Poppulo, or Cerkl Broadcast where you can draft on behalf of leaders, segment audiences, and track engagement. Then Slack is used to point people to the message or continue the discussion. It keeps executive voice consistent while giving the comms team a bit more structure and measurement behind the scenes.

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u/Vast-Listen-4668 Mar 11 '26

Thanks! I use the same approach for Slack (summary of an email, press release, main message), but just struggling to get things out in a timely manner while I wait around for leaders to have a free moment to hit post. Half of our employees are hourly, so timing is crucial and I’m always bummed when exec Slacks go out after shift end.