Archive for October, 2009

In Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 11-13
IABC/Iowa members responding to questions:
Wendy Bellus, Nationwide, communications specialist
Todd Murphy, SHAZAM, technical communication supervisor
Jessi Strawn, Iowa State University, communications specialist
Why did you decide to attend this year’s conference?
Jessi:  I was looking for an opportunity for professional development that was affordable and valuable. I won’t be able to attend the international conference,… »

Congratulations to the following members celebrating anniversaries in November!
Jessica Waytenick – Quad Cities CVB – 9 years
Vic Morales – Wellmark – 9 years
Elizabeth Haag – Iowa State University – 7 years
Michele Waber - Pioneer Hi-Bred Int’l – 7 years
Elizabeth Boesen – Wells Fargo – 6 years
Jack Anderson – Wells Fargo – 4 years
Amanda Grask –… »

by Don Bartholomew
As the popularity of social networking explodes, companies are rushing to implement marketing and branding programs to take advantage of it. And as social media programs have transitioned from experiments to broader deployments, the need to show how they contribute to achieving desired business outcomes has increased.
Much of the early conversation about social… »

What is your current job?
Communications Manager at the Principal Financial Group. I lead communication strategy and execution for the employees in our Health Division, including those located across the country.
How did you hear about IABC?
From colleagues.
Why did you join IABC?
I valued the local monthly professional development opportunities and ongoing research and communications members receive from… »

Congratulations to the following IABC/Iowa members celebrating anniversaries in October!

Steve Carlson – Wells Fargo - 8 years
Paula Chizek – Principal Financial Group - 1 year
Linda Clauson – Hospice of Central Iowa – 3 years
Lisa Dwight – Principal Financial Group - 1 year
Amy Hock – Metro Waste Authority - 6 years
Frank Kminick – Principal Financial Group… »