The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
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 D” public service campaign due to an embarrassing, unintended reference to male genitalia. Unfortunately, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]