The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
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 […]
Crafting powerful speeches and remarks requires more than a flair for writing. But what are those things? Don’t miss this special presentation by Mary Jo Bohr, a communications and speechwriting pro who’s written speeches for scores of CEOs and other executives. In her presentation she’ll explore: -- The key differences between writing for the […]
What’s all the commotion these days about creating your personal brand? What is a personal brand anyway and why it is important to you as a successful communicator? Join us Thursday, June 21, as we welcome Tami Chapek, founder of WeInspireWe and Certified Professional Coach, as she leads us through an interactive working session on […]
The bots are here…But do we know where we are going? Join Mary Hills, ABC, Six Sigma, IABC Fellow, FRSA, Business Principal at HeimannHills Marketing Group, as she discusses the inaugural 2018 Communicating Artificial Intelligence Global Report done by the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence. The report summarizes key findings from the Communicating AI survey that was conducted […]
Defining the relationship between employer and employee is easier said than done. When done well, a compelling employee value proposition (EVP) can improve retention and recruitment, reduce compensation premiums when hiring, and boost employee productivity and long-term commitment. Help us kick-start the New Year with a luncheon led by Dionne Gomez and Adam Fuss from […]
IABC Chicago introduces the Gallup Center on Black Voices Join IABC/Chicago and Gallup on Thursday, November 12, 2020 for an introductory session on Gallup’s Center on Black Voices program. In this session, we’ll hear from Gallup’s research experts who designed this program to study the experiences of more than 40 million Black Americans in the […]
Why communicators are the most important DE&I change agents Join IABC/Chicago and Ragan Consulting Group on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 to learn about the importance of communications in executing your […]
In this session, Muck Rack COO Natan Edelsburg will share tips on grabbing a journalist’s attention based on findings from Muck Rack’s latest State of Journalism, State of PR and […]
Using Improv to Build Your Communication Culture! Wed., Sept 21, 2022, 11:30am – 1pm Maggiano’s Naperville Register Today! Click Now Join IABC/Chicago as we return to in-person luncheons! "Yes, and" is perhaps one of the most practical and direct applications of improv in the workplace. It's also commonly misunderstood. Many people think "yes, and" means […]
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organizations face an ever-widening gap between the risks and change they’re facing and their readiness to respond. Drawing from the insights of Gallagher’s 2026 […]