IABC DC Metro
A Global Network of Communication Professionals
Welcome to IABC DC Metro, a diverse spectrum of professional communicators based in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We continuously learn to advance our profession, engage to expand our network, and grow to advance our careers. Join us!
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LEARN
IABC offers access to global and local education events in person and online. Whether your specialty is public relations, corporate communications, journalism, writing, editing, videography, design or another field, we’ll provide frequent opportunities to learn something new.
ENGAGE
As a member, you have a unique opportunity to meet communication professionals from around the globe. Don’t miss our social or professional networking events. Ready to jump in? Contribute your expertise as a volunteer working with others.
GROW
IABC offers professional accreditation, annual, regional and local conferences, webinars, and volunteer opportunities to help members sharpen current skills or develop new skills. Members also have access to thousands of online resources and experts in the IABC HUB.
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Joining IABC is your first step toward participating in the DC Metro chapter. Just click this link and follow the prompts to complete the process.
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What Members Are Saying
“When I transitioned to my current role three years ago, I started thinking about certification and looking for ways to amp up my management skills. Getting involved in IABC has been a great way to build my professional network.”
“My first boss invited me to join her at an IABC/DC Metro chapter meeting, which began my 30+ year relationship with IABC! My first international conference opened my eyes even further to the benefits. Later, I became chapter president and then an IABC executive board member. I’m certain the corporate, agency, and teaching positions I’ve had wouldn’t have been possible without the career and leadership development benefits of IABC.”
“IABC provides opportunities to serve that give something of yourself to help others, but also helps you in so many ways. The more you serve, the more you learn, and the more networking opportunities come your way. You will find you have a world of communicators available at the click of a mouse who are able and willing to help you.”
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Five Communications Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement
Five Communications Strategies to Boost Employee Engagement By Carlanda Jones Creating strong employee engagement isn’t always easy. Newsletters and all-hands meetings still work, but they don’t always inspire meaningful connections. To truly engage employees, it’s...
Sue O’Hora: “Finding the Right Creative Partner: How to Write an RFP for Video Production”
Note: IABC DC Metro board member Sue O’Hora originally wrote the following article for her LinkedIn newsletter, “Video for Communicators.” Sue is a writer, producer and director at Rising Night Productions, a video production company in Washington, DC....
Sue O’Hora: “Finding the Nerve to Niche Down”
Note: IABC DC Metro board member Sue O’Hora originally wrote this insightful piece for her LinkedIn newsletter, Video for Communicators. Sue is a writer, producer and director at Rising Night Productions, a video production company in Washington, DC....