Byword
IABC Tucson Chapter News 2009
Read IABC/Tucson Chapter Prez Paul Tumarkin's Letter to Members
In This Issue:
- Register for May 21 Teleseminar Now
- IABC Chair Visits Tucson
- Cactus Quills June 4
- Big C Mixer
- IABC Resources and Other News
- Chapter Member and Board News
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May 21 Teleseminar Will Focus on Crisis Communications
Our teleconference leader will be Gerard Braud (http://www.braudcommunications.com/), an international coach, trainer and speaker whose expertise in crisis communications is now being tapped regarding the swine flu crisis. The chapter’s May 21 teleseminar will cover today’s critical topics of crisis communication planning and impact of social media. Time: 7:30 AM - registration and light breakfast Teleconference: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Where: Intuit, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place (Drexel and Tucson Boulevard). Park at the main entrance (north side of building). There will be a sign in the lobby regarding room location. Cost: $12 for members and students with reservations, $15 for non-members and at the door. Reserve and pay online or send an email to events@iabctucson.com by May 18.
IABC Chair Barb Gibson Visits Tucson
London-based IABC Chair Barb Gibson visited Tucson last month, participating in a tweet-up, a breakfast session for members and a luncheon meeting held at Maynards, downtown at the historic train depot. Barb’s talk focused on social media and international communications. With her global reach and vast experience with integrated communications, Barb provided insights on her evolution in social media networking; she also gave the group a perspective on our global IABC organization, with its unique opportunities to network internationally and to learn cultural characteristics when communicating globally. It was an interesting look at how to participate in and benefit from our fellow IABC worldwide contacts.
Thanks to chapter members John Brown, Marilyn Pincus and Monica Surfaro Spigelman for providing support for Barb's weekend visit. And thank you, Barb, for the good networking and all the fun!
Cactus Quills Awards Luncheon on June 4
Save the Date: Thursday, June 4, Lunch at Manning House. This annual event recognizes best practices in communications. It’s also a great professional development and networking platform! Cactus Quill winning entries will be on display at this special IABC chapter event. More info coming soon. This year’s Cactus Quill Awards is sponsored by Hughes Federal Credit Union.
Another note for your calendar – June 16, 5:00 to 7:00 pm - the annual Big C Mixer Event hosted by IABC, PRSA, TAF, AD2, AMA, AIGA and STC. As last year, the mixer will be held at the Westin La Paloma. We’ll update the website when we get reservation information.
There are many interesting articles on measurement in the current edition of Communication World. In one, Angela D. Sinickas, ABC and IABC Fellow, explains ways to calculate ROI and to mine existing surveys. You will need member # to see this
Also take a look at the gorgeous photography in IABC fellow Phil Douglis’ column. Phil focuses this month on a new book that discusses effective b/w corporate photojournalism. You will need member # to see this.
Now we’re talking, IABC! Just launched: SRLINK: http://srlink.x.iabc.com/ This is a collaborative site focused social responsibility (SR) communication. If you need SR communications strategies, this site is for you. Example of site content: Microsoft has launched a web-based map that allows users to click on a location and learn the company’s positive impacts for the related community.
Member benefit: As a limited-time offer for IABC members, ProofreadNOW.com, an online B2B proofreading service, will proofread your two-page résumé and suggest corrections—at no cost. This offer is good until
Deadline for World Conference extended to May 29: Now you have more time to consider your decision to attend the IABC 2009 World Conference, happening 7–10 June in
Many organizations large and small are using Online Newsrooms to build brand. Online newsrooms are discussed and defined on Wikipedia.
What do you think of the Amazon Kindle? Read blog (and view video) by Michael Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, as he explores the device: http://tinyurl.com/btosfh
This Conversation Prism poster by Brian Solis graphically identifies social web platforms and illustrates how the broad range of conversations on the networks are connected.
- Congratulations to our long-service members:
10 years, Elena Acoba
12 years, Susan Green
11 years, Kathleen Hippensteel
3 years, Linda Kern
24 years, Elizabeth Howell
2 years, Rhett Herring
2 years, Andria Mullaney
- LaughingStock (new member Dean Steeves) has developed a Creative Media Services page on his web site and is in the process of marketing these services to the local communications/advertising/media/PR communities. Take a look and let Dean know if you’re interested in the services: http://tinyurl.com/dyoqnw
- We are thrilled that
- Almost time to vote for new Tucson IABC Board--
Has time passed this quickly? Later this month each of us will be asked to vote for the chapter’s 2009-2010 board. Yes, I said 2010! Watch your e-mail for the alert. Only members in good standing may vote (no trial-member ballots, please). The newly elected board will be announced at the Cactus Quill Awards presentation on June 4.
- May 21: Teleseminar
- June 4: Networking: Cactus Quills Awards Luncheon , Manny House
2009 Calendar
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