Professional Development Luncheon
Thursday, September 16, 2010
University Club of Phoenix, 39 E. Monte Vista, Phoenix
Making the Connection – a panel discussion with the Phoenix Business Journal
What’s the best way to connect with Phoenix Business Journal reporters and editors when you’ve got story ideas or breaking news? Find out what the Phoenix Business Journal is looking for and what their focus will be going forward. Panelists, Ilana Lowery, Jan Buchholz and Angela Gonzalez will discuss how the rules have changed with a 24/7 news cycle, how their deadlines work and how they are incorporating social media into the mix.
Attendees will learn:
• What’s new at the Phoenix Business Journal
• Hot topics and industries
• How to create winning story pitches that get your clients coverage
Panelist beats:
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Ilana Lowery,
editor |
Angela Gonzales,
biotech/health care, education/work force development and environment reporter |
Jan Buchholz,
commercial/residential real estate and transportation reporter |
For more information and to register: http://bit.ly/cfztkx
The Communication Revolution: Engaging audiences in changing times
Tuesday, Oct.19, 2010, 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Arizona Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E. Washington St. Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Join IABC leaders and multiple Gold Quill winners Mark Schumann, ABC, and Suzanne Salvo as they present a half-day seminar focused on the communication revolution and how to prepare for it. Presentation topics are:
Organizational transparency
Explore how strategic planning offers the communicator the foundation to reach beyond a command of message and media to preserve an organization’s soul as it deals with critical events. Attendees will learn how the communicator must emerge as a guardian of an organization’s conscience, and at times, a voice of reason when discussions turn to spin.
The revolution in visual communications
Most communicators come from a word background and know little about visual communications. Attendees will learn:
* The five steps needed to prepare a strategic corporate image plan
* Steps for creating a basic visual grammar primer
* The essential elements of an effective image
Following the presentations, Mark and Suzanne will discuss the future of our profession. Betsy Pasley, ABC, past chair of IABC’s Southern Region, will moderate and field questions from attendees.
Take advantage of the nearly 100 years of business and communication experience represented by these IABC leaders and join the conversation to be strategic and Be Heard®.
Note: A box lunch will be included in the registration price
Click here to register today
IABC Southern Region 2010 Conference
October 28-30
New media and a fresh perspective. That’s how you Communicate with Byte, and that will be the focus of IABC Southern Region’s 2010 Conference in Atlanta, Oct. 28-30.
The keynote panel will feature communications and marketing executives from companies like Rubbermaid, Turner Broadcasting, the Southern Company and Scientific Atlanta. The event will also feature 28 different breakout sessions, regional Silver Quill awards luncheon, an IABC accreditation exam and a dine-around at Atlanta’s finest restaurants. Plenty of opportunities to build your skills and your professional network.
For more information and to register: 2010.iabcsoreg.com
Professional Development Grant Applications
IABC Southern Region 2010 Conference
IABC Phoenix members in good standing are eligible to apply for a grant for assistance covering registration costs for the Southern Region Conference. Grant Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2010
Download the grant application
IABC Phoenix Earns Four Chapter Management Awards
At the IABC Leadership Institute in San Diego earlier this year, the IABC Phoenix chapter was recognized for its efforts last year in the following categories: Financial Management, Community Involvement, Communications and Professional Development. The IABC Chapter Management Awards recognize leadership abilities, management skills, creativity and teamwork of outstanding volunteer chapter leaders worldwide. “Receiving these awards is a testament to the hard work of our volunteers who helped us accomplish so much this past year,” said Rachel Pearson, ABC, past president of IABC Phoenix. “Our volunteers continue to show that they are passionate about communications and sharing their knowledge and skills with those around them.”
Be Heard: Member Announcements and News
Did you recently break out on your own to start your own business? Have you received a promotion? Are you starting a new job? Inquiring minds want to know. Share your updates and news with IABC Phoenix and we’ll help you “Be Heard” by the membership by including your announcement in edit express and on our Web site.
Email info@iabcphoenix.com to submit your announcement today.
Interact with IABC Phoenix Online
That’s right! We’re excited to have more opportunities to allow our members to connect with each other. IABC Phoenix is now on Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as Twitter to provide “followers” with instant updates about the association.
We invite you to click on the links below to sign up and join your fellow communications professionals on three of the most popular social media platforms. We look forward to having members connect and discuss various communications topics on the newly created IABC Phoenix pages. LinkedIn I Facebook I Twitter
Top 3 reasons to use social media with Dan Wool, Valley PR Blog
IABC Phoenix YouTube channel
IABC Phoenix would like to recognize the following sponsors:
