IABC CW BulletinThe IABC World Conference is right around the corner, and it’s not too late to register.
Join IABC in New York City June 23 to 26 for the World Conference. Learn more. Register now and bring your passion for the newest ideas and latest trends!
We’d like to recognize our new members, renewing members and those who celebrated anniversaries in April.
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If you are interested in becoming a member of IABC Cincinnati, please contact us at membership-cincinnati@iabc.com.
Any communicator who works with executives in the C suite — or aspires to! — should attend IABC Cincinnati’s next professional development event!
Joan Detz
The chapter will host Joan Detz of Joan Detz Speaker Services to address writing speeches that support your speakers, convey your messages and build your career on Thursday, May 9. Lunch will be at 11:30 a.m., with Detz’ program taking place from noon to 1 p.m. Register now!
An effective speech supports your speaker’s needs, sells your organization’s key messages, and builds your career as a top-notch business communicator. So mark your calendar to attend this lively session and learn how to write speeches that will make a difference.
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Is there a science behind creating great presentations? Eric Bergman, ABC and former chair of the IABC accreditation committee, says there is and tells how in his article: Achieving Higher Audience Engagement to Improve Presentations.
Samantha Enslen, Dragonfly Editorial
IABC Cincinnati presents Writing that’s Readable – a workshop with Samantha Enslen, owner of Dragonfly Editorial in Dayton, on Wednesday, April 17. Register now!
Writers striving to create clear copy often get tangled up in jargon and business-speak when they’re trying to explain a complex topic.
This morning session will describe “how to write normal.” In other words, how to write in a clear, compelling, accessible way – no matter how difficult the subject matter.
We’ll explore:
The session will combine lecture and hands-on exercises.
For more information about Dragonfly Editorial, visit the Dragonfly website.
Join IABC Cincinnati at The Pub at Rookwood Mews on Wednesday, March 13, for happy hour and networking from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — or longer, if you’d like!
The Pub at Rookwood Mews
This event is free (you’re responsible for your food and drinks) and open to both members and non-members. Bring your coworkers along for networking and a pint.
Look for the IABC sign or ask the hostess to point you to our table when you arrive.
We’ll ask you to register so we have an idea of how many to expect — but feel free to invite someone at the last minute!
Have you heard? ‘CW,’ the official publication of IABC, is going digital. Check out this preview!
It’s the month for valentines, so here’s IABC’s valentine to new and lapsed IABC members: For each new or lapsed member who joins or re-joins IABC during February, IABC will waive the usual application fee of $40. Deadline is Feb. 28 to qualify.
New and lapsed members who enroll in February also will receive another benefit — a free month of membership for each new member they bring with them (up to one year of free membership). That new member also must enroll during this promotion. Lapsed members who rejoin and recruit new members must be lapsed six months or more to qualify for the free month(s).
To join and take advantage of all of the benefits of IABC membership go to www.iabc.com/join.
Thanks to Communicating Arts Credit Union for offering a gift card as a door prize at the Jan. 24 event!
The Communicating Arts Credit Union provides savings, loans, and other consumer financial services to its member/owners. Anyone engaged in printing, publishing, broadcasting, advertising, graphic art, design, music, fine art, visual art, photography or performance art, may become a member/owner, says Jeff Meyer, who works in business development there. The office is located at 1717 Western Ave., three blocks north of the Museum Center.
IABC members enjoy these webinars and conference records at no charge and at your convenience. The 2013 schedule is not up yet, but eight webinars are currently available.