CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 2009 – The year’s outstanding movies win Academy Awards. The world’s best writers are recognized with Pulitzer Prizes. And this June, Chicagoland’s best business and marketing communications projects of 2008 will win the first IABC/Chicago Quill Awards. The Chicago chapter of the International Association of Business … [Read more...]
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Business Basics Learned at MBA Day Camp By Tony Monterastelli We business communicators are an educated lot. Armed with degrees in journalism, English, communications, public relations or the liberal arts and real-world experience, most of us understand communication, but how well … [Read more...]
A Primer On Emerging Social Media Technologies
A Primer On Emerging Social Media Technologies By Tom Keefe, ABC We sometimes focus so sharply on the person riding the crest of the newest communication technology wave that we forget to look at the person standing on the shoreline, hesitating about dipping in a big toe. A veteran … [Read more...]
Web Exclusive: Business Research Tips
Business Research Tips By Scott Winterroth In my first year working in a public affairs firm I have used many tools acquired during my college education that have helped me to operate effectively as an entry-level communicator. Like reporters, public relations practitioners … [Read more...]
Welcome to New IABC/Chicago Members – Fall 2008
More than 35 new members joined IABC/Chicago this fall. The Board of Directors wishes to extend a very special welcome to all of our new members. Matt Tramel, Inland Real Estate Group Jane Cooper, Cooper Hong Inc. Francine Mann, IPP Lithocolor Kimberly Wroblewski, Sara Lee Corporation Melissa Andrews, Ariba, Inc. Michael … [Read more...]