Archive for February, 2010

What is your current job? I’m a marketing assistant in the marketing department at ARAG. My position just recently changed so I am still acclimating to my new duties! I now handle tradeshows and conferences coordination, awards applications, copywriting and editing for our intranet, attending company benefit fairs, current client renewal proposals, corporate holiday communications,… »

Have you ever hoped to one day channel your expertise and experiences into a book? If so, join us at ”The Book in Your Head,” IABC/Iowa’s March 3rd professional development luncheon.  Tom Porter, whose name is synonymous with marketing and creativity in Central Iowa, recently published All I Need to Know About Business I Learned from… »

If you attend one major professional development event this year, our April 7 half-day seminar is it.  IABC/Iowa is proud to host Angela Sinickas, a pioneer in the field of communication measurement, as she shares her expertise and insights on the important topic of strategic communication planning. Angela is president of Sinickas Communications, Inc., an international… »

Stay up-to-date on news, professional development opportunities and industry trends – join us on Twitter! Twitter is a micro-blogging service that allows you to have real-time conversations with people all over the world. You can register for free at www.twitter.com. Here are some Twitter tips to help you get started: • Be clear and concise… »

You might be asking yourself about your IABC membership–what are the benefits and value? Just ask IABC members Mary Wolfe and John Gerstner. Mary Wolfe, senior communications coordinator for Nationwide Insurance also knows the value of an IABC membership. The associations I made long ago in IABC have certainly proved valuable to my career. I… »