IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Ignite Your Career! 2017 Bronze Quill Awards Deadline Extended to May 30

Ignite your career! The 36th Annual IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Awards competition opens today! As "the Oscars" of Chicago communications, the IABC Chicago Bronze Quill Award represents the pinnacle of communications excellence. Why Enter? Winning an award can help you justify a raise or increase in your budget. It improves your personal confidence … [Read more...]

Senior Communicators Forum on April 27: How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform to Engage Your Audiences

  Join us on April 27 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the American Orthopaedic Association (9400 W. Higgins Rd., Conference Room 2A, Rosemont, IL 60018) for the April Senior Communicators Forum. Not all communications professionals are adept at or are even using social media, yet our bosses want us to be progressive and use social media outlets … [Read more...]

Coffee with Communicators on April 20 with Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Join us for networking, coffee and breakfast. Hill+Knowlton Strategies does a wide variety of marketing communications work for clients in sectors including food & beverage and travel and will share highlights of some of its recent campaigns.  Date:  April 20 Time: 7:45-9 a.m. Host:  Hill+Knowlton Strategies Chicago 222 … [Read more...]

Be An IABC VIP—March is Member Month!

Incentives There are a number of incentives being offered this month. New Members: New and lapsed members who join or reinstate will receive a 10% discount on their International IABC dues and have their US $40 application fee waived. This dues discount is a one-time offer and only available for March 2017 Membership Month. They will also be … [Read more...]

Using External Tactics for Internal Communications

Employees are a company’s most critical audience and best brand ambassadors. Kathleen Rafferty, Vice President, Director of Corporate Affairs at Olson Engage will discuss how to infuse empathy and creativity into your organization’s internal communications to build a loyal, enthusiastic and proud work force. She’ll also share how this approach can … [Read more...]