MEMBER BENEFITS

1. MEMBER BENEFITS (Your Name) (Your Title) (DATE)

2. IABC brings you • Networking opportunities • Learning and development resources • Job-searching assistance • Professional stature • Affinity programs www.iabc.com/join

3. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES • MemberSearch • Chapter meetings • MemberSpeak • Communication Common • The IABC Buzz www.iabc.com/join

4. MemberSearch • E-directory of all IABC members (“eWorldbook”) • Searchable by numerous parameters including industry, job function, geography, company • Available around the clock www.iabc.com/join

5. Chapter Meetings • Face-to-face networking • Affinity with communicators in your community • Opportunity to share specific local information (e.g., about freelancers, vendors, clients looking for contractors, job openings, etc.) www.iabc.com/join

6. MemberSpeak • Full-featured electronic bulletin board • A meeting place for the international IABC community to - Discuss and debate issues - Form connections around the world - Brainstorm about specific job challenges • Available around the clock www.iabc.com/join

7. Communication Common • An online meeting place to share ideas and best practices, debate with colleagues and gain insights. • Focuses on such topics as employee communication, marketing/branding and measurement. • Available around the clock. www.iabc.com/join

8. The IABC Buzz • An online posting area for members to share personal and professional accomplishments, such as weddings/engagements, births/adoptions, new jobs, promotions, educational accomplishments, relocations, deaths. • Available around the clock. www.iabc.com/join

9. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES • MyComm • Communication World magazine • CW Bulletin • Online Content Library • Volunteer opportunities • Member pricing on IABC products, Research Foundation products, and events www.iabc.com/join

10. MyComm • Online communication planning tool developed by Cisco Systems • Takes users through a six-step process that results in a comprehensive plan • Allows users to share and collaborate on plans via the web • Is available exclusively to IABC members www.iabc.com/join

11. Communication World magazine • Features case studies on communication situations, insights and advice from seasoned communicators, news affecting communicators, IABC updates, and research findings • High quality content, four color, coated paper, saddle stitched • Delivered by mail bimonthly www.iabc.com/join

12. CW Bulletin • Delves deeply into a major topical concern in the communication profession • Addresses professional skills, industry news, and career development insights • Past and upcoming topics include: career development, branding, measurement, global communication, PR, technology, change management, crisis communication • Delivered monthly via e-mail www.iabc.com/join

13. Online Content Library • Includes Communication World and CWBulletin archives, IABC conference presentations and handouts, Gold Quill Award-winning communication plans, and helpful links. • Organized into six categories: employee communication, online communication, PR, skills development, strategy and council, reputation and branding • Available around the clock www.iabc.com/join

14. Volunteer opportunities • Variety of roles to expand your experience and skills, including: - Marketing - Finance - Project management - Meeting planning - Public speaking - Mentoring - Leadership www.iabc.com/join

15. Member pricing • International Conference • Knowledge Centre products (books and manuals on a variety of communication topics) • Events (live events, teleseminars, webinars) • IABC Research Foundation reports • Gold Quill Award entry fees • Accreditation application fees www.iabc.com/join

16. JOB-SEARCHING ASSISTANCE • Job Centre • Chapter resources www.iabc.com/join

17. Job Centre • On the IABC web site • Jobs added every day • Communication jobs from entry level to senior • From all over the world • Customized search capability • Available around the clock www.iabc.com/join

18. Chapter Resources • Local job listings (web sites, newsletters) • Access to the hidden job market through IABC contacts www.iabc.com/join

19. PROFESSIONAL STATURE • Demonstrates commitment to your profession • Grants credence to the profession (13,000+ practitioners who join) • Puts you in the position to give something back to your profession and your colleagues www.iabc.com/join

20. AFFINITY PROGRAMS • Access to health insurance (US only) • Discounts from Kinko’s, IBM, Avis care rental, Airborne Express, Choice Hotels International, Link Conference Service, iWire, and others. • Opportunity to take advantage of an IABC credit card (US only) • More to come! www.iabc.com/join

21. CORPORATE PACKAGES • Available for groups as small as 5. • Entitles members to discounts on dues, IABC annual International Conference, Knowledge Centre books and manuals, and Research Foundation reports. • High-value option offers additional services such as on-site training. www.iabc.com/join

22. WHO BELONGS TO IABC? People in… • PR • Corporate communications • Public affairs • Investor relations • Marketing communications, advertising • Community relations • Writing and editing • Training • Video and graphic production www.iabc.com/join

23. Take career action! www.iabc.com/join Service_centre@iabc.com 1-800-776-4222 +1-415-544-4700