The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
Awesome PowerPoint Tricks for Effective Presentations Presented by Richard Goring PowerPoint is the basis for much of the training material you use, and yet it’s text-heavy, dull and boring. This session will help you revolutionize the way you use it to make your presentations and other training materials more effective using visuals, diagrams and animation. It […]
Presented by Sam Keninger As communication professionals we know intranets are important. But we sometimes lack the ability justify how they impact the business. To dig deeper, Simpplr interviewed a panel […]
Proactive Crisis Management: Activism: Part 1 Presented by John Deveney In 2018, brands are witnessing a wave of a new consumer activism. Since the beginning of 2016, one in five […]
The 9 Rules of Crisis Communication Presented by Lane Kasselman Bad things happen on weekends, holidays and when the weather is nice—learn how to always be prepared for a crisis and the rules for communicating through it. Lane Kasselman, former Uber and AT&T communication and public affairs executive, will share his experience in navigating crisis and […]
Presented by John Deveney A progressively energized community of activists is part of a new reality for brands and businesses, that calls for new rules of engagement for brands when […]
Download the 2018 Call for Entries brochure and submit your entry. Chicago communicators can now enter the 2018 Bronze Quill Awards sponsored by the Chicago chapter of the International Association of […]
Presented by Lane Kasselman Bad things happen on weekends, holidays and when the weather is nice—learn how to always be prepared for a crisis and the rules for communicating through […]
Presented by Dawn Smeaton PR and communication professionals do not like surprises. The last thing they want is to be in the dark when it comes to news—good or bad—affecting […]
Each year, the IABC Chicago executive committee proudly presents the Karen Utterback Volunteer Award to one outstanding individual. Karen Utterback, ABC We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Award. To nominate a chapter member, fill out and submit your nomination by Friday, August 31, 2018. About the award The annual Karen Utterback Volunteer Award, which began in 2012, recognizes a seasoned […]
Collaboration to Improve Department Communication Presented by Shahara Wright Most department leaders will say that the C Suite doesn’t care if departments work together. However, managers know that it is necessary to complete the work that needs to be done. It often seems like it is impossible because of distrust and suspicion between departments. However, a […]