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2022 IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Communication Awards Program Now Open for Entries IABC Heritage Region’s Silver Quill program recognizing professional communicators for exceptional work is now open for entries. For more than 15 years, the Silver Quills have been a hallmark of excellence in communication. Think about the communication projects you’ve implemented since January
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IABC IEB Chair Bonnie Caver talks with Bent Sorenson, IABC Ethics Committee Chair, about what ethics means to the communication professional and how ethics uphold the IABC Global Standard. Brent also shares the purpose and goals of the IABC Ethics Committee. Listen to the discussion.
‘Advancing the Profession’ Podcast: Ethics for Communication Professionals Continue Reading »
Last year, employers found themselves communicating regularly about protocols that had never been part of their standard operating procedures before this. Now things like social distancing and wearing a face mask are a normal part of doing business. And as pharmaceutical companies roll out their COVID vaccines, employers will again find themselves establishing policy and
COVID Vaccines: What Role Will Your Organization Play? Continue Reading »
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
IABC/PRSA Panel Unpacks Diversity Issues for Communicators Continue Reading »
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,
COMMUNICATING TO MOVE FORWARD FROM CRISIS Continue Reading »
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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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
MEETING YOUR CUSTOMERS WHERE THEY ARE … ON VIDEO Continue Reading »
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
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
ARE YOU A COMMODITY? THREE WAYS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS CAN AVOID THE TRAP Continue Reading »
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RECAPPING THE 2019 IABC HERITAGE REGION COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE Continue Reading »
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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