Capturing Hearts and Minds of Frontline Employees & Bronze Quill Reception
2016-09-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Dawson, 730 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
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Join us on September 13 for IABC Chicago’s premiere annual event celebrating our 2016 Bronze Quill Award winners. The event will feature:
– A case study from our Best in Show award winner, ROC Group, for Electric Boat, on Capturing Hearts and Minds of Frontline Employees
– Announcement of Karen Utterback Award
– Hors d’oeuvres
– Hand-crafted cocktails
– Conversation and networking
Our keynote speaker, Emily Kehinde, Senior Consultant at ROC Group, will share how a multi-faceted employee communication campaign helped raise awareness and educate Electric Boat’s workforce about the importance of achieving and sustaining productivity goals. She will cover:
– Communicating with hard-to-reach audiences
– Making company objectives personal
– Equipping front-line supervisors
– Using storytelling to build pride.
About the Communication Need
Electric Boat is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected shipbuilding companies responsible for the design, construction and support of nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy. In 2014, a contract to construct new submarines meant doubling their workforce, engaging new employees and increasing production each quarter while meeting cost, quality and schedule commitments – an unprecedented demand.
Date: Tuesday, September 13
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Location: The Dawson. 730 W. Grand Ave., Chicago
Valet parking available
Price:
$80 members
$95 non-members
$700 Table of 10
$375 Table of 5
RSVP by September 6

Elite Sponsors:

Aon Hewitt
ROC Group

In kind Sponsors:

Bell-Litho, Printing
Scenic Road, Graphic Design

Coffee With Communicators: Breaking Down Walls
2016-09-29 07:45 - 09:00 | Slalom, 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 5300, Chicago, IL, United States
Since its founding in 2001, Slalom has made several “best places to work” lists. So how is Slalom different from other consulting firms, and how can you apply its practices to your own workplace?
To find out more about how Slalom is breaking down walls with innovative thinking, join us on Thursday, Sept. 29, for coffee and conversation. Slalom will host four rapid interactive discussions on new ways to communicate, collaborate, and connect, including how to dissolve functional walls and tear down structural walls.
You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories and connect with your fellow communicators.
Register now
Date: Thursday, September 29
Time: 7:45–9 a.m.
Host: Jaime Buell, consultant, Slalom
Location: Slalom, 180 N. Stetson Ave., Suite 5300, Chicago, 312.329.0401*
Parking: metered street parking
*Note: You will receive security instructions after registering.
Price: Member: $15
Nonmember: $25
Student: $5
Space is limited, so don’t delay! RSVP by Sept. 26.

Play. Bond. Grow: Best of Team Building
2016-10-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Lloyd’s Chicago, 1 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
Need ideas to jazz up your team’s communication or build relationships among your team? Join IABC Chicago and Windy City Fieldhouse on October 4 for an electric evening filled with team-building events designed to enhance group problem solving and demonstrate the importance of effective strategic planning.
Established in 1997, Windy City Fieldhouse has helped companies energize employees through engaging programs. The company is a four-time winner of Illinois Meetings & Events Best Team Building Company award.
Whether you are aiming to boost employee morale, rally the team behind a mission or encourage the team to think beyond their role, this event will offer team-building ideas that you can recreate in the office.
Date: Tuesday, October 4
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/networking
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Program
Location: Lloyd’s Chicago, 1 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago
Parking: Available at 1 S. Lower Wacker Dr. after 5 p.m.
$8.50 with validation at Lloyds Chicago’s main bar.
Parking lot is located on the east side of lower Wacker Drive. For more details visit: LloydsChicago.com/location/
Price:
$35 members
$50 nonmembers
$5 students
Register by October 3

Sponsored by Windy City Fieldhouse and Lloyd’s Chicago.

Connect and Communicate—A Young Professionals Event
2016-10-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Hampton Inn Chicago, 68 E. Wacker Place, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Ring in the fall season with IABC Chicago at the newly renovated Hampton Inn on Michigan Avenue in Chicago for a night of networking over beverages and appetizers.
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Join your colleagues and learn how to further your career in communications from experienced professionals. All are welcome to connect, communicate and build lasting relationships.
Date: Tuesday, October 25
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Location: Hampton Inn Chicago, 68 E. Wacker Place, Chicago 60601
Pricing
$15—IABC Chicago Member
$25—Non-Members
$5—Students

Big Savings for IABC Chicago Members: CorpComm Expo
2016-11-15 08:00 - 2016-11-16 16:00 | Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
CorpComm Expo (CCE), to be held at Navy Pier in Chicago, is the world’s first and only conference and trade show exclusively dedicated to showcasing digital communications technology and education that specifically serve the needs of corporate professionals.
CCE has partnered with IABC Chicago to offer IABC Chicago members an extremely favorable registration rate for this two-day event: just $35 (compared to a regular two-day ticket price of $495)!
This event is aimed at C-level and middle management professionals in Corporate Communications Marketing, HR, IT, Administration, Construction & Planning, Business Services, and others with oversight for internal digital communications technologies.
You will interact with industry professionals in similar roles and organizations from around the country. That will provide the opportunity to take the pulse of what your peer organizations are talking about and planning for, and how they are accomplishing specific goals.
Your IABC Chicago registration also grants access to the event Exhibit Hall, which will allow you to:
–Visit with vendors and attend product demonstrations to gain a broader perspective of the tools and solutions available to you and your company.
–Collect first-hand information, and compare competing products to learn more about the companies you may be interested in evaluating.

Register today!

Come PR-ty with Us!
2016-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | The Windsor, 160 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with this networking event. The joint IABC Chicago and the Chicago Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) chapter event will be at the Windsor on Wednesday, December 7, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Appetizers and beer/wine are included.
Members and non-members are welcome!
When: Wednesday, December 7
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Windsor
160 E. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611 Map & Directions
Valet parking is $20 at the Hampton Inn and Suites next door
Dress: Festive casual
Price:
Members: $15
Nonmembers: $25
Students: $10 (with valid student ID)
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Headshots & Networking with the Chicago IABC Young Professionals
2017-01-26 17:30 - 19:00 | ROC Group, 300 E Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, United States
Shots! Shots! Shots!…Headshots, that is.
Join the IABC young professionals Thursday, January 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. for networking and professional headshots at ROC Group, 300 East Randolph, Suite 3400.
That’s right, a professional photographer will be on site taking headshots for you to use on LinkedIn, your company website, or the WIRED magazine write-up on your future billion-dollar startup!
The YPs host, but ALL are invited.
Pricing is $15 for IABC Chicago members, $25 for nonmembers, $5 for students.
Make sure you have a photo ID to check in at the front desk.
Register here

Rápido: Igniting Communications
2017-02-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Hosted by Gagen MacDonald, 35 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 700, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
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Now that the Cubs have won, we’ve rescheduled Rápido for February 8! Join us to hear six to eight presenters share how they are igniting communications during IABC Chicago’s fast-paced Rápido event.
Rápido, the Spanish word for “quick,” is a high-octane event that challenges presenters to share their example or idea in under five minutes with no more than 20 slides. Attendees will have time to ask questions during the networking hour after the presentations.
Date: Wednesday, February 8
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration/networking
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Presentations
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Q&A
Location: Gagen MacDonald, 35 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60601
Price:
$50 Non-members
$35 members
$5 students
Register by February 7
About Our Event Host
Gagen MacDonald is a strategy execution consulting firm specializing in internal communication, employee engagement, culture change and leadership development. The firm works inside companies to move corporate and operating strategies off the shelf and into the workplace, turning them into reality.

Cocktails with Communicators: Breaking Out on Your Own
2017-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | 332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60604, United States
Network and gain tips on how to launch out on your own!
Have you ever thought about leaving your full-time job to freelance? If so, this event is for you.
You’ll find out what you need to do before hanging out your shingle, where to find clients and how to make a living working for yourself. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions, share stories and connect with your fellow communicators.
Presenters Kirsten Lambert, Ed Duffy and Kelly James will help you to know what to do before hanging out your shingle, where to find clients, and how to make a living working for yourself.
Wednesday, February 22, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
5:30-6:00 p.m. Networking, refreshments
6:00-7:00 p.m. Presentations and Q&A
7:00-7:30 p.m. Networking
WeWork Grant Park, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60604
Price: $25 IABC members / $35 non-members / $5 IABC student members
R.S.V.P. by Monday, February 20.
Registration

Speakers
Kirsten Lambert has wielded her pen in communications and marketing for almost 30 years. For the past 15 years she has plied her trade as principal of Watermark Communications, which helps corporations and nonprofits connect with their audiences using traditional and nontraditional media. Before launching Watermark, Kirsten honed her skills at Chicago-area organizations such as Kraft, Budget Rent a Car, the Chicago Sun-Times, and The American Orthopaedic Association.
Ed Duffy is a strategic communications professional who helps organizations “bridge the gap” from where they are today to where they want to go — whether that gap relates to a marketing, training, or change-management initiative. As a result, the organization’s story becomes more authentic, the audience comes to better understand what’s expected of them, and the organization’s goals and objectives become more easily achieved.
Kelly K. James escaped from the law in 1997. Since then, the former attorney has authored/ghostwritten more than 20 books, including “Six-Figure Freelancing: The Writer’s Guide to Making More Money, Second Edition,” and more than 1,000 articles for 60-plus national magazines.

About Our Event Host
WeWork provides small businesses, startups, freelancers, large enterprises, and everyone in-between with the workspace, community, and services they need to make a life, not just a living. With weekly events, personalized support, month-to-month flexibility, and access to over 50,000 like-minded creators around the world, WeWork is the perfect place to grow your business. Book your tour here!
Parking is available at the Grant Park South Garage.

Northern Trust: Keeping a Brand Fresh, Relevant and True
2017-03-07 17:30 - 20:00 | VSA Partners, 600 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 250, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
March 7, 2017 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Presenter: K. Kelly Mannard, Executive Vice President, Northern Trust Corporation
“The Northern Trust Company,” he said, “will not go under in three days, three weeks, nor three years. In fact, it will be doing business long after we have all given up the ghost.” – Arthur Heurtley, Corporate Secretary of the Northern Trust, 1893
As Northern Trust marks its 125th anniversary, Arthur Heurtley’s heartfelt prediction has never rung truer. The small financial concern that Byron Smith launched in Room B of Chicago’s Rookery building on August 12, 1889, is not only “doing business long after” its founding, but today is among the most far-reaching financial enterprises in the world.
Today the company has more than 22 international locations and 17,000 employees globally. They serve some of the world’s most sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most successful hedge funds and corporate brands. For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building their legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity.
Why did Northern Trust recently evolve their image and how did it happen? And, what were the challenges along the way?
EVP K. Kelly Mannard
Join us as K. Kelly Mannard from Northern Trust, tells us the “why” and the “how” of this evolution involving research, strategy, negotiation, tactics, and a bit of elbow grease. Hear about the challenge of paying homage to the organization’s venerable history and inclusive culture, yet adapt to the current environment of marketing and communication competition. See some of the visual milestones and measured results which mark this thoughtful and brilliant work.

VSA Partners is our generous host for this event. As the agency partner who helped rebrand the Northern Trust, their creative work is integral to this story. VSA team members will also be available for questions after the presentation. Their offices are located at 600 W. Chicago Ave., Suite 250, Chicago, 60654.
VSA is a design-driven branding, marketing & technology firm. VSA creates solutions to business problems through a full range of integrated capabilities—from branding and advertising to digital and data science—all unified by great design.
Event Schedule
5:30-6:15 Check-in and networking
6:15-7:00 Presentation
7:00-7:30 Q & A
7:30-8:00 Networking
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Luck o’ the IABC Networking Bash
2017-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Doc B’s, 55 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, United States
Celebrate an extended St. Patty’s Day with your favorite communications professionals at Doc B.’s in River North from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23! Come for the happy hour special, stay for the great networking with IABC Chicago friends.
The event is open to young professionals of all ages, and you need not be an IABC member to participate. The small fee covers your first drink, light appetizers and a night of low-pressure fun and networking with the finest group of communicators Chicago has to offer.
$15 member, $25 nonmember, $5 student
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Using External Tactics for Internal Communications
2017-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Olson Engage, 564 W. Randolph Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
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 fuel a company’s growth from within, while enhancing its reputation, improving retention and inspiring innovation.
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Pricing
$5 – Student with valid ID
$35 – IABC Member
$50 – Non-members
Kathleen joined Olson Engage in 2013 and leads the Corporate Affairs practice. She brings diverse domestic and international experience with demonstrated expertise in corporate social responsibility, employee engagement, issues management and executive positioning.
Over the past 10+ years Kathleen has analyzed and developed a number of CSR programs in addition to building public-private partnerships, managing major international crises and developing employee engagement strategies for Fortune 100 companies in the food, beverage and healthcare industries. Prior to working in the private sector, Kathleen was the Director of Communications for the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence under the Bloomberg Administration in New York City. She has also worked with several government officials including Illinois State Senator Kwame Raoul (President Obama’s successor).
Kathleen earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications Management and Sociology from the University of Dayton, a Master’s degree in Social Service Administration and Public Policy from the University of Chicago and previously served as an AmeriCorps volunteer working with inner city, at-risk youth.

Get to Know IABC Chicago—Open Forum Meeting
2017-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | ROC Group, 300 E Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL, United States
Learn about the inner workings of IABC Chicago and share your own great ideas too.
Join us for an open forum board meeting—open to members and non-members. This event is free. Send an email to chicago-info@iabc.com by April 10 if you plan to attend.
Tuesday, April 11
6 to 8 p.m.
ROC Group, 300 E. Randolph St., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60601

Coffee with Communicators at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
2017-04-20 07:45 - 09:00 | Hill and Knowlton, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
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 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 275
Chicago, Illinois 60654
Price: Member: $15
Nonmember: $25
Student: $5
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Senior Communicators Forum: How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform to Engage Your Audiences
2017-04-27 17:45 - 20:00 | American Orthopaedic Association, 9400 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, IL, 60618, United States
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 to engage our stakeholders. When our resources are limited by staff and/or money, where can we get that insight to learn how to use social media relevant to our internal and external audiences? How do we find middle ground to justify why we are or are not on social media?
Join us for an open discussion on these questions and more as we address issues around the effective use of social media to reach our audiences.
This event is open to senior communicators with 10+ years’ experience in the communications field and limited to 25 people. No walk-in registrations for this event. Free parking is available.
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Pricing
$25 – IABC Member
$35 – Non-members

Summer Schmoozing: Networking and Volunteer Recognition Event
2017-07-20 17:45 - 19:45 | Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub, 400 N McClurg Court, Chicago , 60611, United States
Join us Thursday, July 20 at Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub to toast to the summer and schmooze with IABC Chicago! We’ll mix and mingle right along the Chicago River. Stop by to network with other communications professionals, say “thanks” to our volunteers and munch on tasty appetizers while enjoying the great view!
Admission includes one drink, appetizers and networking galore.
Register here.

Date:
July 20

Time:
5:45 – 7:45 p.m.

Location:
Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub

400 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611

Validated parking in building: $12

Price:
Member: $25

Nonmember: $40

Student: $5

2017 Bronze Quill Awards Celebration
2017-09-14 17:30 - 20:00
Join us on September 14 for IABC Chicago’s premiere annual event celebrating our 2017 Bronze Quill Awards winners.
Date: Thursday, September 14
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: 1871 at the Merchandise Mart – Classroom 2.03
(222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, #1212, Chicago)
Dress: Business attire
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On-site registration will be available.
Bronze Quill Awards Ticket Options (includes beer, wine, cocktails and appetizers)
IABC Member: $85.00
Non-Member: $95.00
Student: $70.00
Group of 5 only: $375.00
All winning entries will be on display, and award recipients will be available to discuss their projects. There will also be the presentation of the 2017 Karen Utterback Volunteer Award.
This event is a great networking and professional development experience. We encourage you to invite friends, associates and non-members – all are welcome!
Elite Sponsor

In-kind Sponsor

Free Webinar: Brand Transformation: How to Maintain Brand Relevancy in an Age of Disruption and Distraction
2017-09-21 13:00 - 14:00
Solution Provider Webinar
Brand Transformation: How to Maintain Brand Relevancy in an Age of Disruption and Distraction
Presented by Rick Herrick

We live in an age of disruption and distraction. New brands like Uber, Airbnb, Tesla, and Square are disrupting business models and challenging the status quo, while consumers have more choice and more distractions than ever before. How do brands stay relevant in what Salt calls “The Hyper-Choice Economy” and disrupt themselves from within to stay competitive?
The webinar will focus on how to develop and effective brand strategy, and update your brand positioning based on the methodology Salt co-created with Professor Kevin Lane Keller of Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business. Webinar will also cover methods to optimize your brand architecture, and how to develop a distinct brand personality and brand voice. Multiple case studies will be shared.
Presenter/Rick Herrick, who founded Salt Branding on 1 January 2001, held strategy and management positions at Chiat/Day, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Interbrand, and was also a founder of digital publisher MightyWords (acquired by Barnes & Noble). Believing that creativity and business go hand in hand, Rick majored in Music and Economics at Dartmouth, and attended NYU’s Management Institute. Rick’s branding experience spans Global 2000’s to start-ups. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and two sons.
Solution provider / Salt Branding, is a full-service brand consultancy headquartered in San Francisco. Since 2001, the Salt team has had the pleasure of working with many Fortune 500’s and disruptive start-ups. We work at the intersection of brand and digital, helping ambitious leaders define and express what makes their business truly essential.
Date: 21 September 2017
Time: 1 p.m.– 2 p.m. CDT
Free to the public
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Free Webinar for IABC Members: Saving Lives or Saving Face: Exposing the True Cost of “Playing it Safe”
2017-09-28 11:00 - 12:00
Saving Lives or Saving Face: Exposing the True Cost of “Playing it Safe”
Presented by David Lazarenko

As marketers, are we more concerned with saving face or saving lives? In 2016, the Canadian Yukon government retracted their “We All Need the [vitamin] D” public service campaign due to an embarrassing, unintended reference to male genitalia. Unfortunately, their scramble to save face may have put a stop to one of the most successful public campaigns in years, showing more concern for their image than results. And they’re not alone: marketers often shy away from controversial creative to protect their reputation. But what if this campaign decried smoking or drunk driving: would saving face still outweigh saving lives? For cause-based marketers especially, the stakes are high, as these decisions could end up hurting the very populations they’re trying to help. It’s time we understand the true cost of “playing it safe” and ask ourselves: is it worth it?
Presenter/David Lazarenko, with nearly 20 years of marketing experience, has led successful sales and corporate responsibility campaigns for some of North America’s largest organizations. As president at Think Shift, he has challenged clients to push the envelope to further their cause, and experienced firsthand the frustration of seeing agencies choose reputation over results.
Date: 28 September 2017
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
Free to IABC members
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Free Webinar for IABC Members: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
2017-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
Presented by Penelope Newton-Hurley

This webinar will provide an insight into our own internal communication (mind chatter) – where it comes from (core beliefs, culture, values, experiences), how it influences our behavior and how it results in our reactions to situations, and connections with other people. Penelope Newton-Hurly will give an introduction into the components of emotional intelligence, the impact of EI on business relationships, efficiency and ultimately, organizational performance, and ways in which we can increase our EQ levels. We will discuss the four point process for more professional and compassionate communication (as used in mediation), focusing on non-judgement and core needs rather than perspectives and blame-language, and offering a way to engender a culture of effective, open, authentic, transparent communication within teams and across the organization.
Presenter/Penelope Newton-Hurley, is a communication consultant, trainer and mediator with over 30 years’ experience of studying and working with international organizations, in the field of marketing and internal communication. Her company, The Communication Troubleshooter, helps organizations transform culture, engage employees and grow their potential by developing emotional intelligence and advanced communication skills through a specialized communication philosophy and model. Clients include Thomson Reuters, Reed Elsevier, Cambridge University Press and BSI British Standards.
Date: 10 October 2017
Time: 12 – 1 p.m. CDT
Free to IABC members
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Stein and Dine: An IABC Chicago Young Professionals Oktoberfest Event!
2017-10-12 17:30 - 19:30
Fall into one of Chicago’s most talented groups of communications professionals by joining us at an Oktoberfest Happy Hour at Bohemian House in River North from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 12! Come for the happy hour specials, stay for the fun and friendly networking with a unique mix of professionals whose areas of expertise cover a wide spectrum of communications practices.
This event is open to professionals of all ages, and you need not be an IABC member to attend. A small fee covers your first drink, light appetizers and a wonderful evening of great company and conversation with IABC Chicago friends and colleagues.
Register here.
$15 members, $25 non-members, $5 students.

October Professional Development Luncheon: Navigating Emotional Change to Influence, Engage and Mobilize Employees
2017-10-25 11:30 - 13:30
Help kickstart IABC’s fall season with a networking luncheon and interactive session led by Chris Williams, managing director of Root Inc. Chris will guide us through a discussion about how organizations can navigate the emotional implications of change on employees by taking a more thoughtful and systematic approach to ensuring emotional and intellectual engagement.

11:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Registration and networking

12:00 – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch begins

12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
Presentation and Q&A

1:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Wrap up

This event is open to professionals of all levels and you need not be an IABC member to attend.
Register here.
Event pricing:
Members: $35
Nonmembers: $50
Students: $15
Members at the door: $40

November Professional Development Luncheon: Trends Shaping the Way We Approach Social Media Today
2017-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Golin, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Join us for a site visit to the offices of Golin to learn about their approach to keeping abreast of social media trends and to visit their “Bridge” – a command center where they monitor up-to-the-minute events and news pertinent to their clients’ brands and reputations so they can advise them on appropriate actions.
Attendees will take away information about:

How to harness the organic equity of influencers.
Key trends in social media and how you can ensure you’re effectively applying them to your social media strategy.

Tuesday, Nov. 2:

12:00 – 12:20 p.m.
Arrival, registration, networking

12:20 – 12:50 p.m.
Welcome and lunch

12:50 – 1:10 p.m.
Golin presentation about the need for more relevant, authentic and breakthrough influencer marketing; social media tools used by the Millennial workforce; and social listening and analytics.

1:10 – 1:40 p.m.
Tours of the “Bridge”

1:40 – 2:00 p.m.
Group discussion

This event is open to professionals of all levels and you need not be an IABC member to attend. Register here.
Event pricing:
Members: $35
Nonmembers: $50
Students: $15
Members at the door: $40

Free Webinar for IABC Members: How to Reestablish Trust in the Media
2017-11-07 13:00 - 14:00
How to Reestablish Trust in the Media
Presented by Annie Scranton

69% of Americans do not believe the news media are “honest and truthful.” That means we’ve lost the attention of almost two thirds of our country, and the power of influence with it.
How do you regain trust? What makes a good media campaign in today’s environment? How do communication specialists battle public opinion to continue advocating for their clients? One word: Storytelling. Even predating writing, storytelling has been the most widely accepted way of communication and is the way business communicators can build trust between brands and customers.
Annie Scranton, Founder of Pace PR, will discuss the power of a good story and share insights into how to allow truth and honesty to re-enter media through storytelling. ​
Presenter/Annie Scranton, is a communication consultant, trainer and mediator with over 30 years’ experience of studying and working with international organizations, in the field of marketing and internal communication. Her company, The Communication Troubleshooter, helps organizations transform culture, engage employees and grow their potential by developing emotional intelligence and advanced communication skills through a specialized communication philosophy and model. Clients include Thomson Reuters, Reed Elsevier, Cambridge University Press and BSI British Standards.
Date: 9 November 2017
Time: 1 – 2 p.m. CDT
Free to IABC members
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IABC Gold Quill Awards Early Bird Entry Deadline
2017-11-15
Every year, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards program recognizes work from around the world that soars to new heights.
For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. Gold Quill is the only awards program that honors the dedication, innovation and passion of communicators on a global scale. Since 2008, more than 4,451 projects have been entered in the Gold Quill Awards.
Are you ready to soar? Share your best work by entering the 2018 IABC Gold Quill Awards program! More information is available here on www.iabc.com.
Early-bird deadline: 15 November 2017

Coffee with Communicators: Experiential Marketing
2017-11-16 07:30 - 09:00 | Women’s Athletic Club, 626 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
Join us for Coffee with Communicators on Nov. 16 to learn about what experiential marketing is and why it’s trending as a new tool for communicators and marketers.
Please join us for breakfast and networking as we welcome Melisa O’Keeffe and Kristin Quinn of Gravel Experiential who will guide us through their work in experiential marketing and demonstrate how they combine it with more traditional marketing techniques to create measurable ROI.
All levels of communications expertise and experience are welcome and you need not be a member of IABC to attend.
Register here.
Event pricing:
Member: $15
Nonmember: $25
Student: $5

Free Webinar for IABC Members: Exploring the Convergence of Internal and External Communication
2017-11-16 11:00 - 12:00
Presented by Katie Macaulay and Mario Theodorou
Social media continues to have a profound impact on the communication landscape. A significant change for practitioners has been the convergence of internal and external communication. Once discrete practices with their own teams, processes and audiences, they are now forging ever-closer ties.
What are the implications for communicators on both sides of the fence? Is it possible—or beneficial—to merge both disciplines? Or are there important differences that must be understood and respected?
Two experienced consultants on each side of the internal/external divide explore this shift in the media landscape.
Presenter/Katie Macaulay brings the internal perspective having spent a 27-year career in employee communication. Today, Katie is managing director of AB, the UK’s longest established employee communications agency, founded in 1964. Her book, “From Cascade to Conversation,” explores the future of internal communication and was the subject of a popular presentation at the 2017 IABC World Conference.
Presenter/Mario Theodorou is an experienced digital director and evangelist. As head of digital at News International—one of the UK’s oldest and biggest newspaper groups—Mario was instrumental in helping this traditional media organization embrace the web. Theodorou recently joined AB to help a diverse range of organizations explore the benefits of digital, social and mobile technology.
Date: 16 November 2017
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDT
Free to IABC members
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IABC offers free member-only webinars with all-star speakers presenting the latest trends and best practices in communication. Join the live sessions or listen to the session recordings at your convenience. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on the latest webinar offerings.

Free Webinar for IABC Members: Performance Reviews that Actually Enhance Performance
2017-12-07 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Jay Sullivan

Communication plays a vital role in delivering a successful performance review. However, finding the right words may not always be easy. Without proper planning, you run the risk of missing opportunities for growth and not addressing issues that could hinder progress.
In this session, Jay Sullivan will walk attendees through giving and receiving an annual review to support the goals of the company and grow the individual. This webinar will cover strategies and tactics to plan for, engage in and follow through on the most important conversation most employees have all year.
Presenter/Jay Sullivan helps professionals have greater impact by teaching them to focus on the needs of their audiences, in group or one-on-one coaching arrangements. He works closely with the learning and development professionals at many global organizations to customize communication skills solutions for their teams. Prior to joining Exec I Comm, Sullivan spent nine years as a practicing attorney. He is also the author of Simply Said: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond.
Date: 7 December 2017
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST
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Free to IABC members
IABC offers free member-only webinars with all-star speakers presenting the latest trends and best practices in communication. Join the live sessions or listen to the session recordings at your convenience. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date on the latest webinar offerings.

IABC Chicago Holiday Party
2017-12-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Beatrix Fulton Market, 834 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 60607, United States
The end of the year is near and we are ready to celebrate! Join us for IABC Chicago’s annual holiday party on Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Beatrix’s beautiful new Fulton Market location. Mingle and network with fellow communications professionals as we slow down and enjoy each other’s company in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season. All are welcome. Appetizers and drinks are included.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Beatrix – Fulton Market
834 W Fulton Market
(West Loop)
Chicago, IL 60607
Members- $35
Non-Members- $45
Students- $15
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IABC Gold Quill Awards Entry Deadline
2018-01-10
Every year, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards program recognizes work from around the world that soars to new heights.
For more than 40 years, IABC’s Gold Quill Awards have recognized and awarded excellence in strategic communication worldwide. Gold Quill is the only awards program that honors the dedication, innovation and passion of communicators on a global scale. Since 2008, more than 4,451 projects have been entered in the Gold Quill Awards.
Are you ready to soar? Share your best work by entering the 2018 IABC Gold Quill Awards program! More information is available here on www.iabc.com.
Deadline: January 10, 2018
