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Gift of Communication – Hamilton 2016
IABC Golden Horseshoe is partnering with United Way and giving the “Gift of Communication” at two events this November and We Need YOU to Make Them a Success! As IABC Golden Horseshoe Chapter’s annual “Holiday Gift” to United Way and the Community, IABC members and communications students will help United Way agencies achieve excellence in corporate communications, public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication at the “Gift of Communication”. Agencies will be offered a free private 3.5 hour session with…
Find out more »The Agency Mindset
Join IABC Golden Horseshoe and guest speaker Paula Oreskovich for a food, drinks and networking from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Beaver and Bulldog in Burlington, ON. Featuring guest speaker Paula Oreskovich, Co-Founder and Partner of PRAXIS PR, the session will examine topics such as: Agency vs. Corporate: It's all about fit What makes an agency "Rock Star" and how to apply these skills in your job Demonstrating value with metrics that matter Keys to building solid and successful business relationships CLICK HERE to register. $25 - Early Bird…
Find out more »What big data and converging traditional and social media mean for PR strategy
The McMaster-Syracuse Masters of Communication Management (MCM) program, in partnership with IABC Golden Horseshoe and CPRS Hamilton, is hosting a Lunch & Learn session featuring guest speaker Andrew Laing, President of Cormex Research. Laing, who pioneered the use of media content analysis within Canada’s public relations and communications community, will speak on the importance of using data science in the analysis of media coverage. The session provides IABC members and guests an exclusive opportunity to attend an executive-level talk from…
Find out more »Webinar – Voice of the brand: Creating an impactful executive speaker program
Presented by Amy Scarlino There are dozens of conferences happening every week. It can be a daunting task to determine which are worth an executive’s time and travel. In addition, staying on top of the changing event landscape and the process of managing schedules, dates, deadlines and deliverables can turn an executive speaker program into a high-maintenance activity. It is easy to get caught up in the details and lose sight of the fact that having an executive share his or…
Find out more »Break Through Communications Conference
Looking to break through the noise on oversaturated communication channels? Ready to break through in your communications or marketing career? On March 29th, you can Break Through with IABC Waterloo. IABC Waterloo’s first annual Break Through Conference is a must-attend event for communicators. Hosted in partnership with the Conestoga College School of Media & Design, this one-day event will provide you with the skills you need to effectively engage your audience in today’s rapid-fire communication landscape. Renowned speakers and…
Find out more »Conversations@Work
Join IABC Golden Horseshoe at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club for Conversations@Work, a breakfast learning session presented by Janet Hueglin Hartwick. Conversations@Work is a training program that offers practical, evidence-based lessons for busy professionals on how to spark meaningful and productive conversations at work. Combining neuroscience with the art of communication, Conversations@Work helps leaders and professionals motivate others to work hard, stay engaged and demonstrate mental fitness. When: Friday, March 31, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Where: Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555…
Find out more »Webinar – The missing link: Traps and tricks of confident leadership
Presented by Anna Conrad Confident Leadership is like walking a tightrope: too little, and you have no credibility; too much, and you are seen as a bully. Striking the right balance is a critical – and often elusive – skill. This highly engaging and informative session provides participants with a deep understanding of what makes a Confident Leader as well as specific tools to get there. Presenter/Anna Conrad, JD, is founder of Impact Leadership Solutions, a Denver based leadership development and…
Find out more »Crisis plans that reposition a brand for success
Presented by Darius Fisher Using real life case studies, this presentation will provide attendees with the tools they need to proactively prepare for, survive, and rebuild their brand following a crisis. By attending this webinar, you will learn how to: Be proactive! Build out positive properties early on. Utilize SEO experts to ensure these properties rank well. Plan for a crisis, even if you NEVER think one might hit. Rebuild post-crisis with reputation management tactics. Integrate efforts for…
Find out more »FREE EVENT: Taco Tuesday Spring Social and BYOBC (Bring Your Own Business Challenge)
On May 2, join us for Taco Tuesday as IABC Golden Horseshoe hosts a FREE-for-Members (yes, you read that correctly!) Spring Social sponsored by CNW. In additional to enjoying a casual evening of networking, you are invited to bring your business challenges and your thinking cap, as we crowdsource ideas, answers and advice. Join a discussion table and get insights on your biggest communications problems, issues and questions from our panel of veteran communicators, or contribute your expertise to help…
Find out more »Webinar: Dare to be different! A new perspective on goal-setting
Presented by Jan Spence Many times throughout the year, people create to-do lists of various goals they would like to accomplish. For communication professionals, many feel that they have a good grasp on succinctly specifying the objectives that they would like to achieve. However, the real trick is taking that written list and putting it into action; and taking a traditional approach to goal-setting, regardless of how well-written the plan may be, can often lead to mounting frustration and undue stress.…
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