IABC Chicago

The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators

My Journey to Becoming a Communications Management Professional (CMP)

By: Heather Natal, CMP Have you ever wondered if there’s a way to grow your career without going back to school? IABC’s Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC®) offers two tiers of certification: Communications Management Professional and Senior Communications Professional. While it can seem daunting to take the first steps, let me … [Read more...]

Member Spotlight: Rob Biesenbach

Get to know Rob Biesenbach – Communications expert, actor, author, IABC member and dad We continue our Getting to Know You series with Rob Biesenbach. Agency VP, press secretary, actor, author — Rob’s career has taken a number of turns. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English and government from the University of Virginia in … [Read more...]

Postponed: March 26 Reputation Institute Webinar

**This event has been postponed until further notice. We will share an update once the webinar has been rescheduled.**   Join Nicky McHugh, SVP, Global Content and Community, Reputation Institute, for a discussion on the global trends shaping the reputations of companies and highlighting potential areas of heightened risk. Time: … [Read more...]

IABC Chicago Members: Vote Now on Our Updated Bylaws

Last updated six years ago, IABC Chicago's bylaws lay the foundation for our organizational structure, volunteer board, voting and more. While most of the bylaws remain the same, we have updated the language to be less formal, ensured alignment with IABC's Code of Ethics, and restated our meeting structure from Robert Rules of Order to a consensus … [Read more...]

Event Recap: Measuring the Impact of Purpose

Consumers now overwhelmingly believe that brands should have a clear, strong and relevant purpose. That’s why on January 15, IABC Chicago partnered with Zeno Group for an event focused on measuring the impact of purpose. Zeno Group’s Therese Caruso (Managing Director, Strategy + Insights) led the discussion, showcasing work from some of the world’s … [Read more...]