The Chicago Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join the IABC Chicago chapter for coffee, light breakfast and networking as we welcome Damian Joseph of SE10, an international public relations firm with offices in Chicago, London and Singapore, to IABC’s Coffee with Communicators. While storytelling is a key tool for today’s communicator, applying effective storytelling that impacts business in terms of brand awareness, […]
Come share or learn everything you ever wanted to about becoming a freelance communicator! Join IABC/Chicago on September 30 at 5:00 p.m. for a chance to learn the ins and outs of becoming a communications freelancer. You will be able to hear from experienced freelancers in the field about the benefits and challenges of freelancing, […]
Whether you’re looking for a new job, changing careers, or improving your online presence, this session is right for you. Join IABC Chicago on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 12 p.m. CST for a conversation with Lisa Frank, CEO of LBF Strategies, LLC, a recruiting & career coaching firm. Lisa is a thought leader, career coach, mentor, […]
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 […]
Join IABC/Chicago and Crescenzo Communications on Thursday, February 18, 2021, to learn how to create engaging content that connects employees to the business and culture. Employees today are feeling more […]
Turn your Canva and Tableau into the best story structures to fit your audience. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture—it’s just as important to engage your audience with a memorable and persuasive story. Narratives are more powerful than raw statistics, more enduring than pretty charts. Effective Data Storytelling teaches […]