An organization’s approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is nothing new, and companies use many ways to define what it means to them. Does it include transparency, sustainability, diversity, supply chain management, environmentalism or social involvement? All of them? A combination? It’s different for every … [Read more...]
Rápido Returns to IABC Chicago on April 26
Quick! Tell us a compelling story — a soup-to-nuts story — that includes the main character, plot, conflict and conclusion. Easy right? Now do it in under five minutes. That's what Rápido is all about. Rápido, the Spanish word for “rapid,” is our annual high-octane event that challenges presenters to share an innovative campaign in … [Read more...]
Find Your Tribe During IABC March Member Month – Join or Renew Today and Save 10%!
Join IABC to become part of a global community of professionals, and network and learn from other communicators from around the world. Make a bigger impact in your day-to-day tasks and projects at work by tapping into hundreds of case studies, CW magazine articles and curated industry news that share the experiences of your peers … [Read more...]
Feb. 22: Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results
Every organization, be it a Fortune 500 company, a nonprofit or a startup, needs a story that captures the “why” beyond the “what” and communicates your purpose, brand and relevance in a way that’s unique and compelling. Yet, too often we resort to rattling off dry data points like lists of services or products, target markets, head … [Read more...]
Jan. 25: Young Professionals Mid-Winter Social @ Concrete Cowboy in River North
Join us on Jan. 25 for the Young Professionals Social at the Concrete Cowboy in River North. It’s winter in Chicago and we all need a place to warm up on the way home from a long day at work. So come kick up your boots and enjoy a drink and some appetizers as you network with Chicago’s brightest communications compadres. First drink is … [Read more...]