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IABC/PRSA Panel Unpacks Diversity Issues for Communicators

Organizations and their communicators face the need to foster genuine conversations about today’s societal challenges, spanning from work environment displacement and protests to an election year that is anything but “normal.” Opting out of these discussions can impact a company’s ability to grow and thrive. The Detroit chapters of International Association of Business Communicators and […]

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COMMUNICATING TO MOVE FORWARD FROM CRISIS

An all-encompassing crisis like a global pandemic puts you at ground zero. The way we communicate with employees makes all the difference in how individuals and the organization move forward. This webinar on Thursday, July 23, 2020, examined how the communication and HR teams at Cambridge Systematics worked hand-in-hand to quickly recognize needs, respond effectively,

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THE 2020 JOB OF THE WEEK COMMUNICATION SURVEY REVIEW

Webinar attendees recently heard compelling insights from IABC Fellow Ned Lundquist, editor and publisher of the Job of the Week newsletter, and Frank Strong, founder and president of Sword and the Script Media, as they shared 2020 survey results involving top issues, trends and best practices for communication, public relations and public affairs professionals. Play

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MANAGING COMMUNICATION FOR RESULTS AND VALUE

Business leaders are asking communication professionals to shift from a focus on distributing news and information to helping execute their business strategies in ways that improve results and add value. IABC Fellow Jim Shaffer, who has guided many communication practitioners through this process, shared his proven methodology during this webinar on Thursday, May 14, organized

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MEETING YOUR CUSTOMERS WHERE THEY ARE … ON VIDEO

More than ever before, people are learning, exploring and interacting with customers, prospects, team members and a wide range of stakeholders via compelling, recorded video. Video is helping to inspire action and inform significant business decisions. During this webinar on April 14, award-winning director and filmmaker Anthony Istrico of Istrico Productions shared ways to connect

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CONNECTING EQUITY, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY TO REPUTATION MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS

There’s a strong business case today for pursuing a more equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace. Organizations that create this environment experience greater levels of innovation, customer satisfaction/loyalty, profitability and employee engagement. Professional communicators can play a critical role in implementing the necessary cultural shifts and positioning their organization in the marketplace as a respected brand

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ARE YOU A COMMODITY? THREE WAYS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS CAN AVOID THE TRAP

Why have professionals in HR, IT, and even security been outsourced to low-cost providers? They became commodities when leaders and other financial decision-makers perceived that their work didn’t add value in a way that exceeded their costs. The same is happening to professional communicators all over the world, and it’s time to take action now

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Calling All Speakers

Call for Speakers and RFP for Breakout & Extended Sessions IABC Heritage Region seeks speakers for the 2020 Regional Conference in Boston, MA IABC Heritage Region Conference 2020 November 8 – 10, 2020 Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown 275 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116 This request for proposals (RFP) contains: What We Expect from Speakers Breakout

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2019 Heritage Region Leadership Institute

The 2019 Heritage Region Leadership Institute (RLI) took place Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22, just before the 2019 Heritage Region Conference at the Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit, MI. Chapter leaders, region leaders and members-at-large from across the region attended the valuable training and idea-sharing session. Rhonda Sciarra, New Jersey Chapter president, organized and facilitated the program.

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“Drive the Future” Regional Conference

More than 190 communication professionals from across our 17-state region and beyond attended the 2019 IABC Heritage Region Communication Conference Sept. 20 – 22 in Detroit, Michigan. Take a look at this quick wecome and recap video.With theme “Drive the Future,” a slate of top-notch marketing and communication keynoters and breakout speakers shared their insights:

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ARE YOU READY FOR GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS?

Digital technology is no longer the cordoned off domain of IT; it is being applied to almost every part of a company’s value chain, including work done by communicators. We need to understand the trends and complexities of topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, virtual reality and big data. This November 13 webinar

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BREAKING THROUGH THE WALL: COMMUNICATING TO A CHALLENGING AUDIENCE

How can you motivate action when your audience is unreceptive? In this webinar, Connie Feick, an award-winning communication professional from the IABC Greater Cincinnati chapter, shared real-life experiences and practical tips for meeting business goals by reaching and motivating audiences who are ambivalent or even downright belligerent. Play the recording. See the intro slides and

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5 Takeaways from Detroit’s IABC Heritage Region Communication Conference

This year I had the pleasure of attending Detroit’s IABC Heritage Region Communication Conference! There, I took part in many sessions about everything from internship programs, to visual storytelling, to crisis communications and more. It was a wonderful three-day event filled with many takeaways – here are my top 5. (1) Visuals Matter. Ok, this

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Driving the Future: IABC Heritage Conference

By James Irwin Award-winning media producer, global communications strategist, and writer Last week, 22-24 September, I was out in Detroit for the IABC Heritage Region Conference. Absolutely terrific time. I met a bunch of talented people, made some new friends, and heard some excellent speakers who discussed things I needed to be aware of, to think

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Two Weeks Left: Register Today for the IABC Heritage Region Communication Conference in Detroit

There are only two weeks left to register for what’s described as the best value in professional development for communicators who want to increase their skills and grow their networks. The registration deadline is Aug. 31 for the 2019 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Heritage Region Communication Conference, Sept. 22-24 at the Greektown Casino-Hotel in Detroit.

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COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION TIPS, BENEFITS AND PREP FOR SEPTEMBER

Why should you consider becoming a Communication Management Professional (CMP) or Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®)?  Certification is a way to track growth, plan your next steps and demonstrate your credentials to your employer, colleagues and the community. In this webinar, Deb Hileman, SCMP, a member of the

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Five Themes from the 2019 IABC World Conference

The IABC Heritage Region awarded two members with scholarships to the World Conference in Vancouver earlier this year. Nancy Sarpolis from the Detroit Chapter shares the key themes from the conference in her blog. Attending the recent IABC World Conference was like being the proverbial kid in a communications candy store.  Just look at the

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