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… »

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… »

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… »

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… »

Now you can get additional insights from Communication World and CW Bulletin authors and columnists through IABC’s new CW Radio podcasts. Each month, CW’s executive editor, Natasha Nicholson, will speak with a guest to delve deeper into a recent article topic. Recent guests include Shel Holtz, ABC, IABC Fellow, Michelle Bernhart and Jeanne Mengis. Visit… »