IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

Rápido: Communication Game Changers Recap

A big thanks to our hosts and all the presenters for helping make our Rápido event high-octane and memorable. Each of the nine presenters stepped up to the challenge and shared their game changing stories in less than five minutes using fewer than 20 slides. A lively Q&A session and a networking hour followed. The tweets came fast and … [Read more...]

Save on Membership Dues in March

IABC is offering new and re-joining member discounts during the month of March. New members will see their $40 application fee waived and new and re-joining members will receive a 10% total discount and be entered to win a FitBit Blaze. Join today! Why become a member? With diverse communication professionals in nearly 60 countries, you get … [Read more...]

Strategic Communication Top of Mind During Judging

By Gabrielle Loring IABC Chicago hosted the IABC Gold Quill Awards judging Blue Ribbon Panel for the U.S. on March 5 at ROC Group. “Judging the Gold Quill Awards really affirms the importance of strategic communications,” said Mary Hills, ABC, Six Sigma. At the Blue Ribbon Panel, judging pairs reconciled their scores and had a chance … [Read more...]

April 7 Coffee With Communicators: So You Want to Shoot Your Corporate Video With Your Mobile Device

Video is booming; by 2017 it could account for as much as 69% of all consumer Internet traffic. But when should you hire professionals to produce your video, and when will DIY suffice? For answers to these and other questions, join us on Thursday, April 7, for coffee and conversation at video and event-production agency Image Base. Beth Legate, … [Read more...]

Communicators Prove Skills with New Exam

Communicators can take the new Communication Management Professional (CMP) certification exam for the first time in Chicago on April 9. The Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC) sponsors this certification. Achieving certification means the person has demonstrated professional competence in the following principles – ethics, strategy, … [Read more...]