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Discover the International Association of Business Communicators' (IABC) impactful journey through Silvia Cambié and Marc Wright's leadership roles and empowering initiatives. From membership reach to insightful research and engaging events, IABC thrives in fostering professional development and communication excellence. Explore opportunities such as the Gold Quill Awards and leadership development programs to elevate your communication skills in diverse industries worldwide.
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IABC’s International Dimension Silvia Cambié Director, International Executive Board, IABC Past-President, IABC Europe/Middle East Marc Wright Board Member, IABC UK
Silvia’s IABC story… • Joined IABC in 1997 • Served on board of IABC Belgium from 2002 to 2005 • Joined EME Board in 2005 • Served as President of EME Board 2006-2007 • Served as Chair of EuroComm 2008 • Director - International Executive Board 2007-2010
IABC • IABC enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world’s most effective communication practices. • IABC serves 16,000 members in 70 countries and 100 chapters.
Events • International Conference in San Francisco (June 09) • EuroComm in Lugano,CH (9-10 Feb 09) • Communicating Social Responsibility Conferences in Brussels (12-13 Nov 08)
Leadership Institute • Financial management for chapters • Take your Sponsorship Program to the Next Level • Congratulations, You’re the President! Now what??! • Designing a “Benchmark Chapter” • Be Heard: Bringing the IABC brand to life • Strategic Planning • How to grow your chapter through professional development
IABC Research Foundation • “Trends and Best Practices in CSR Communication” (US$30,000 Grant from DIRECTV, INC.) • “Generational Communication Differences Around the Globe”. Sponsored by Deloitte Consulting LLP • “The Business of Truth A Guide to Ethical Communication” sponsored by HP and ROI Communication
Agreement between IABC and Shanghai Public Relations Association (SPRA) • 10 Chinese PR and comms professionals became accredited in Sept • Accreditation exam to be translated into Chinese
Gold Quill Awards • 2009 Gold Quill Call for Entry • Final deadline 3 Feb • Sponsored by Towers Perrin
Communication World • Bi-monthly magazine • Covering major trends in comms (generational challenge, social media, etc.) • Regional supplements (Europe/Middle East to be published in Feb in occasion of EuroComm) • CW Bulletin on-line