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IABC: “From Awkward to Awesome: Advanced Change Communication Skills for Professionals Who Want to Level Up”
2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join IABC for “From Awkward to Awesome: Advanced Change Communication Skills for Professionals Who Want to Level Up” on August 27, September 3, and September 10. Each session will begin at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET.
Mel Loy, founder and CEO of Hey Mel! Communications & Training, will lead the discussion.
In a fast-changing world, effective communication can make or break your change initiatives. This three-part interactive online master class series is designed for mid-to-senior communication professionals ready to elevate their change communication game from awkward to awesome. Through a blend of behavioural science, strategic frameworks, and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain the tools to communicate change with clarity, confidence, and impact.
Participants will explore the psychology of change, uncover the role of personality in communication, and gain advanced techniques for crafting messages that cut through the noise. The sessions are structured around two practical frameworks — EPIC and SKILLS — that will help you build trust, tailor messages for diverse audiences, and turn complex ideas into clear, actionable content.
Learning Outcomes:
☑️ Discover how communication forms a critical part of change management, and why it’s so important to get it right
☑️ Hear about different communication personality types, and how to apply that to your own communication
☑️ Explore how people respond to change, and what that means for developing change communication strategies
☑️ Understand how our brains work, and how to use that to enhance your change communication practices
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IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group: “Connect Four: Where Consultant Paths Cross”
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join the IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “Connect Four: Where Consultant Paths Cross” on Thursday, August 28, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET.
Join fellow communications consultants for a fresh take on virtual networking. In just one hour, you’ll connect with different peers who understand the unique world of independent consulting.
These casual, unstructured conversations offer a chance to share experiences, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy the company of peers who “get it.” We provide icebreaker suggestions to spark conversation, but where you take it is entirely up to you.
Step out of the solo consulting bubble and into a circle of colleagues who speak your language.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group: “Reinventing Work: Lessons From the Studio and the Slow Lane with Neville Hobson”
2025-09-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
Join the IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group for “Reinventing Work: Lessons From the Studio and the Slow Lane with Neville Hobson” on Thursday, September 25, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET.
Neville Hobson, strategic adviser on AI, digital innovation and engagement, will lead a reflective and practical session on intentionally reshaping how and where you work as a communication consultant.
With his garden studio in Somerset, England, as both metaphor and reality, Neville explores how communicators can design a more purposeful and aligned way of working. This isn’t about retreat — it’s about clarity, focus, and alignment.
Drawing from his journey from decades of high-intensity corporate and consulting work to his current intentional approach, Neville will blend storytelling with actionable insights to help you navigate your own professional choices.
In this session, you’ll discover how to:
☑️ Make space for meaningful work and reframe your value to clients in a noisy world
☑️ Create thinking space to offer sharper insight — how “less busy” can mean more value
☑️ Design a business that sustains both your values and your value
☑️ Stay relevant without burning out by defining your own pace
This session is ideal for independent consultants and solo practitioners rethinking their business model, pace, or long-term goals. You’ll leave with practical ways to create space for deep, purposeful work and permission to rethink what success looks like as a consultant.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC UK & Ireland: “How to Build Connection Through Events”
2025-09-03 08:00 - 09:00
Join IABC UK & Ireland for “How to Build Connection Through Events” on Wednesday, September 3, at 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. GMT.
Rachael Pearson and Nicole Bearne will share insights gained from years of planning high-impact events for the organizations they’ve worked with, for both internal and external audiences.
We’ll explore:
☑️ The highs and lows of both large and small-scale events
☑️ How event planning has evolved over the years — and what that means for you
☑️ Practical tips, tricks, and creative ideas to make your next event truly connect people
This will be an interactive session, so bring your questions and get ready for an honest, engaging discussion on building connection through events.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Dallas: “Using Storytelling and AI to Create Content People Actually Want to Read”
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:30
Join IABC Dallas for “Using Storytelling and AI to Create Content People Actually Want to Read” on Thursday, September 4, at 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET.
Steve Crescenzo, a top-rated speaker, consultant, and trainer, will lead the discussion.
You’ll learn how to uncover real employee stories, shape them into compelling narratives, and use AI as a smart sidekick — not a soulless content machine. We’ll explore how to train AI to write in your voice, punch up dull drafts, and help you work faster without losing your edge.
The cost is $10 for IABC Dallas members and any IABC chapter member, and $15 for non-IABC members.
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IABC Philadelphia: “The Art and Science of Persuasion”
2025-09-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Philadelphia for “The Art and Science of Persuasion” on Monday, September 8, at 12 p.m. ET.
Ben Wise and Darren Chiu, co-founders of Captivate, will lead the discussion. At Captivate, Ben and Darren transform the art and science of persuasion into actionable strategies. As leading authorities on persuasion psychology, they bring unmatched energy and insight to audiences at industry conferences, private events, and professional development programs with their research-backed, results-driven approach.
Contrary to popular belief, sales and negotiation are skills that can be learned, not innate talents reserved for a few. While many frameworks exist, the tactical skills to implement them effectively are often neglected. This webinar aims to bridge that gap by incorporating research from psychology, behavioral economics, and influence.
Three Session Takeaways:
☑️ Understand the psychology of influence and persuasion
☑️ Learn the 3 Basic Human Truths of change and decision making
☑️ Apply key psychological principles in your day-to-day role
The cost is $10 for IABC Philly members, $20 for guests, and $5 for students.
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IABC Seattle: “Early Career Catalyst: 6 Weeks to Level Up”
2025-09-08 21:00 - 22:00
IABC Seattle is excited to introduce “Early Career Catalyst: 6 Weeks to Level Up” – a virtual workshop series designed just for early-career professionals. The sessions will run from September 8 to October 13, and each meeting will be at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.
Learn from the pros in bite-sized 45-minute sessions covering everything from Design 101 to Executive Communications.
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IABC Colorado: “Confessions of a Recruiter: Filling Communications Roles”
2025-09-09 14:00 - 15:00
Join IABC Colorado for “Confessions of a Recruiter: Filling Communications Roles” on Tuesday, September 9, at 12 p.m. MT / 2 p.m. ET.
Brooke Kruger, founder of KC Partners, will lead the discussion. Brooke has more than 20 years of executive recruiting, public relations, and communications experience.
If you’re a communication professional seeking work and want an understanding of the current job market, the impact artificial intelligence is having on your job seeking and communication responsibilities — and the role recruiters can play in the job search process, this event is for you!
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Crisis Communications Shared Interest Group
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join the IABC Crisis Communications Shared Interest Group (SIG) on Tuesday, September 9, at 5 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. ET.
In this first Crisis Comms SIG virtual session, we’ll explore how the concept of the golden hour applies across different crisis scenarios and organizational contexts — recognizing that response timelines are rarely one-size-fits-all. From real-time incidents in public safety, aviation, and disaster response, to fast-moving global corporate crises, to slow-burning reputational or regulatory issues, we’ll look at how timing pressures evolve throughout the crisis cycle: immediate response, intermediate decisions, extended management, and post-crisis recovery. The discussion will focus on how communicators can work with leadership and cross-functional teams to balance speed, risk, and longer-term considerations.
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IABC Los Angeles, IABC San Diego, and IABC San Francisco: “Cutting Through the Clutter: An IABC webinar with Crescenzo Communications”
2025-09-12 15:00 - 16:00
Join IABC Los Angeles, IABC San Diego, and IABC San Francisco for “Cutting Through the Clutter: An IABC webinar with Crescenzo Communications” on Friday, September 12, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
Steve Crescenzo will lead the discussion. Steve will explore how to train AI to write in your voice, punch up dull drafts, and help you work faster without losing your edge. The focus: more story, less sludge. More tools, less time. Less “corporate speak,” more human speak.
What You’ll Learn:
☑️ How to spot great stories hiding in plain sight and turn them into content your people will actually read
☑️ How to train AI (like ChatGPT) to write in your voice, not like a robot
☑️ The secret to banishing “corporate speak” and making your writing sound more human
☑️ How to turn a bulleted list of facts into a story that grabs attention and drives action
☑️ Practical prompts that get AI to help you brainstorm, organize, and polish your content
☑️ How to combine story structure with AI speed so you can crank out better content, faster
☑️ Why storytelling matters more than ever in the age of AI, and how to keep your creativity in the driver’s seat
This webinar is free for IABC members and $15 for non-members.
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IABC UK & Ireland: “Pitch to Print: Turning Your Idea into a Book”
2025-09-17 08:00 - 09:00
Join IABC UK & Ireland for “Pitch to Print: Turning Your Idea into a Book” on Wednesday, September 17, at 8 a.m. ET / 1 p.m. GMT.
You’ve got an idea for a book. Maybe it’s a business title drawn from your professional experience, or a piece of fiction that’s been living in your head for years. We believe that everyone has a book in them!
Join us for some insider tips on how to take that first spark and turn it into a printed book you can hold in your hands.
Our international panel of authors, publishers, and communication experts will walk you through every step from refining your concept to finding the right editor and promoting your finished work. You will leave with practical guidance and inspiration to start (or finish) your book whether you’ve already started writing or are still wondering if your idea is worth pursuing.
We’ll explore the very first questions every aspiring author needs to ask:
☑️ Where will your inspiration come from, is your idea unique? Why are you writing your book and who is your audience?
☑️ How do you set a realistic schedule for completion?
☑️ Do you need an agent?
☑️ Do you need an editor? What does an editor contribute?
☑️ Should you seek a publisher or self-publish?
☑️ What does a publisher want you to consider for your book?
☑️ How do you plan for promotion and marketing from the outset?
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC: “Inside the 2025 State of IC Report”
2025-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC for “Inside the 2025 State of IC Report” on Wednesday, September 17, at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET.
Employees are overloaded, leaders expect proof of comms value, and AI is moving fast. The challenge for communicators is scaling reach and impact without losing the human touch.
Simpplr’s 2025 State of Internal Communications and Intranet Technology report shows how IC is becoming a strategic driver, while revealing the biggest challenges teams face today.
In this webinar, Ann-Marie Blake, Head of IABC’s Heads of Communication Shared Interest Group, and Regan Zuege, Simpplr’s Internal Communications Lead, will discuss the report’s findings and what they mean for your communications strategy.
You will learn:
☑️ How top-performing IC teams are delivering measurable business value
☑️ Overcome the biggest barriers limiting effectiveness in 2025
☑️ The role of AI in shaping the future of communications
☑️ What data reveals about intranet technology’s role in today’s workplace
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Atlanta: “Strategic Communications Planning for Business Impact & ROI”
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Atlanta for “Strategic Communications Planning for Business Impact & ROI” on Wednesday, September 24, at 12 p.m. ET.
The chapter will host a virtual panel discussion built for communicators who are ready to connect their work to strategy, outcomes, and ROI — but might be wondering where to start. Whether you’re in-house, agency-side, running a small shop, or supporting comms teams as a vendor, this session is packed with real talk and practical takeaways.
You’ll hear from voices across the spectrum — a corporate comms leader, an agency strategist, and a measurement expert — sharing how they’ve helped teams shift from busy to business-focused.
Discussion Topics:
☑️ What questions to ask when aligning comms to business goals
☑️ How to frame success in ways that resonate with leadership
☑️ Smart, doable ways to start measuring impact (even if it’s not perfect)
The cost is $10 for IABC members and $15 for non-members.
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IABC Change Management Shared Interest Group: “What are we talking about again? Oh yeah, AI!”
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
Join the IABC Change Management Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “What are we talking about again? Oh yeah, AI!” on Wednesday, October 1, at 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET.
Tammie Wagner, senior change enablement manager at Cox Automotive, will lead an interactive session where she’ll spend some time sharing experiences, gathering ideas, and identifying some pitfalls of bringing the world of AI to the masses – not just the technically minded. Tammie will share examples of how Cox Automotive introduced “everyday AI” to employees to kick off the discussion.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Minnesota: “Blueprint to Brilliance: How to Build Your Employer Brand”
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00
Join IABC Minnesota for “Blueprint to Brilliance: How to Build Your Employer Brand” on Thursday, October 2, at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET.
Hear from internal communications pro Josie Pivec from Room & Board as she shares a step-by-step blueprint for building a standout employer brand.
Josie will discuss:
✅ Define your employee value proposition (EVP)
✅ Activate across channels
✅ Co-create messaging with your team
✅ Engage authentic ambassadors
✅ Optimize your career site and recruitment materials
Whether starting fresh or refining, you’ll leave with practical tools to make your brand resonate — inside and out.
Cost:
🔹IABC members: FREE
🔹Non-members: $20
🔹Students and Job Seekers: $5
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IABC San Francisco: “Community Connect | The Future of DEI”
2025-10-03 15:00 - 16:00
Join IABC San Francisco for “Community Connect | The Future of DEI” on Friday, October 3, 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
Special guest facilitator, Kim Clark, will discuss the current state of DEI including:
☑️ Data, trends, and stories related to companies in the Bay Area and across the U.S.
☑️ Insight about the biggest shifts in DEI in 2025 and what to expect in the coming months and years
☑️ Tips for how communicators can continue to have a DEI lens within internal comms
☑️ Perspective on how to remain prepared and hopeful for the future of DEI
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC UK & Ireland: “Effective Employee Engagement in a Volatile World”
2025-10-08 07:00 - 08:00
IABC UK & Ireland will host “Effective Employee Engagement in a Volatile World” on Wednesday, October 8, at 7 a.m. ET / 12 p.m. GMT.
Join as Fellows of the International Association of Business Communicators UK and Ireland Chapter and the Institute of Internal Communication come together for a not to be missed, first-of-its-kind virtual webinar where they will discuss:
☑️ How internal communicators can support leadership to communicate constant change effectively
☑️ How to support and build respectful dialogue as employees increasingly expect their organizations to take a stance on world issues
☑️ And some communication principles to guide ethical dilemmas in a volatile world
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Master Class: “Lead The Conversation: Shift from 'Team Problem Solver' to a 'Team of Problem Solvers’”
2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00
Join the IABC Master Class “Lead The Conversation: Shift from ‘Team Problem Solver’ to a ‘Team of Problem Solvers’” on October 8, October 15, and October 22. Each session will be at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET.
Great leaders don’t just solve problems, they build teams that do. In this series, led by Shane Hatton, you will get the tools you need to shift from being your “team’s problem solver” to the leader of a problem-solving team.
Learning Outcomes:
☑️ Master the art of deep listening to enhance understanding and trust
☑️ Ask questions that spark insight, ownership, and better solutions
☑️ Apply a proven coaching and problem-solving framework to real challenges
☑️ Build a culture where your team takes the lead in solving problems
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IABC Florida: “Take the Mystery Out of Measurement”
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00
Join IABC Florida for “Take the Mystery Out of Measurement” on Wednesday, October 15, at 12 p.m. ET.
In this fast-paced, practical session, Cindy Crescenzo, President of Crescenzo Communications, will break measurement down to the essentials:
☑️ The Basics: The easiest ways to gather meaningful data through quick surveys, focus groups, and leader interviews … even on a limited budget
☑️ Driving Change with Data: How to package results into compelling presentations that influence leaders and elevate communications from “order taker” to strategic partner
☑️ AI-Powered Analysis: How AI can help you analyze results faster, spot patterns, and translate data into stories leaders will pay attention to
☑️ From Numbers to Narrative: Build dashboards that make your data clear, compelling, and impossible for leaders to ignore
Cost:
▪️IABC Members: FREE
▪️Guests $20
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IABC San Francisco: “Community Connect - Job Hunting for Communicators”
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00
Join IABC San Francisco for “Community Connect – Job Hunting for Communicators” on Wednesday, October 15, at 2 p.m. ET.
The chapter is hosting a casual virtual gathering to connect and support job seekers in our community. This is a space to share experiences, compare notes on today’s job market, and explore the idea of creating an ongoing peer group for those in transition.
Who Should Attend:
☑️ People looking for roles in communications, marketing, PR, and creative fields.
☑️ Individuals actively hiring for communications-related roles.
☑️ Students or consultants who want to stay on top of job search trends.
This event is FREE for IABC members and non-members. Attendees will be invited to join our #jobs-careers Slack channel as well.
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IABC DC and IABC Philadelphia: “AI Masterclass - The Communicator’s AI Roadmap: Forecasting, Personas, and Practical Strategy”
2025-10-16 12:00 - 14:00
Join IABC DC Metro and IABC Philadelphia for “AI Masterclass – The Communicator’s AI Roadmap: Forecasting, Personas, and Practical Strategy” on Thursday, October 16, from 12-2 p.m. ET. Rebecca Bultsma, an AI trainer, speaker, and consultant, will lead the discussion.
Both IABC DC Metro and IABC Philadelphia members can register at the discounted cost of $30. Members should use the discount code “IABCDC” at registration. The price is $45 for non-members.
AI is changing our comms strategies – ready or not. But how do you know what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s coming next? Join us for this practical, interactive masterclass and learn how to strategically integrate AI forecasting into your communication planning. You’ll map out future risks with proven, simple visual frameworks, leverage AI-powered research to pinpoint exactly what matters to your key stakeholders, and test new messages to uncover hidden problems and golden opportunities – before you ever hit “send” or “publish.” You’ll walk away with a clear, one-page AI Messaging Playbook that captures your stakeholder insights, priority risks, and strategic next steps to keep your comms sharp, strategic, trusted, and ahead of predictable pitfalls.
You’ll also walk away knowing how to:
☑️ Map and forecast the most important AI trends affecting your organization
☑️ Leverage powerful AI research tools to uncover exactly what your audiences think, want, and worry about
☑️ Build vivid, accurate stakeholder personas that spotlight communication risks and opportunities
☑️ Quickly test ideas and messages against stakeholder personas to ensure your communications resonate AI won’t wait – and neither should your communication strategy. Sign up today to get the clarity, tools, and confidence you need to stay ahead.
AI won’t wait – and neither should your communication strategy. Sign up today to get the clarity, tools and confidence you need to stay ahead.
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IABC Seattle ProTalk
2025-10-21 15:00 - 16:00
Join the next IABC Seattle ProTalk featuring Elizabeth Sharpe, director of internal communications at UW Medicine, on Tuesday, October 21, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET.
Elizabeth will share:
☑️ How to make the case for an intranet (start with the problems you’re solving)
☑️ Lessons from launching UW Medicine’s intranet — what worked, what didn’t
☑️ Real-life hurdles, surprise wins, and tips for adoption that sticks
Whether you’re building from scratch or refreshing your intranet, this session is packed with practical insights.
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC/Toronto Professional Independent Communicators: “Unlocking the Art of the Proposal”
2025-10-21 16:30 - 18:00
IABC/Toronto Professional Independent Communicators will host “Unlocking the Art of the Proposal” on Tuesday, October 21, at 4:30 ET.
Join industry leaders Yvonne Catty and Nat Korol as they share proven strategies and insider tips to design proposals that win attention, build buy-in, and avoid the dreaded “proposal in the abyss.” Trish Tervit will moderate the discussion.
This interactive Zoom session will dive into:
☑️ How to design proposals that truly differentiate you
☑️ How to co-create plans with clients for stronger alignment
☑️ How to move proposals forward after acceptance
☑️ Practical ways to present your plan live even when clients hesitate
☑️ What to do when a proposal stalls or disappears
Cost:
▪️IABC Members: $15
▪️Nonmembers: $20
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We Lead Comms: “Generations in the Workplace”
2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00
Join #WeLeadComms for “Generations in the Workplace” on Wednesday, October 22, at 10 a.m. CT / 11 a.m. ET. The event is co-sponsored by IABC, Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence, and Strategic.
Moderated by international comms leader Sean Trainor, this debate explores how generational behaviors, tech adoption, and cultural expectations are shaping the future of work.
Panelists:
☑️ Damaryan Benton – Gen Z advocate & founder of The PR Habitat
☑️ Natalie Moran – Communication futurist
☑️ Rateel alshehri – Gen Alpha podcaster & host of Rateel Alpha Talk
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC San Francisco: “IABC Meet & Mingle | Virtual”
2025-10-22 20:30 - 22:00
IABC San Francisco will host “IABC Meet & Mingle | Virtual” on Wednesday, October 22, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Meet IABC members and other professional communicators at this casual online mixer, complete with games, and small group breakout chats.
This event is FREE for both IABC members and $5 for non-members.
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IABC Crisis Communications Shared Interest Group: “Data Versus Gut: The Art and Science of Crisis Decisions”
2025-10-28 18:00 - 19:00
Join the IABC Crisis Communications Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “Data Versus Gut: The Art and Science of Crisis Decisions” on Tuesday, October 28, at 5 p.m. CT / 6 p.m. ET.
This session will explore how communicators balance evidence and gut in high-stakes moments – from spotting weak signals early to validating sentiment with data to demonstrating the value of crisis resilience through evidence-based approaches.
Discussion questions:
☑️ Do you use evidence in the management of high-stakes situations?
☑️ How do you validate key messages and tone under pressure?
☑️ What approaches help identify and prioritize the most likely and most damaging crisis scenarios?
☑️ Are there ways to measure success and prove the value of crisis comms?
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IABC EMENA: "Monsters, Myths, and Messages: How to Use AI to Tell Stories That Stick"
2025-10-29 09:00 - 10:00
Join IABC EMENA for “Monsters, Myths, and Messages: How to Use AI to Tell Stories That Stick” on Wednesday, October 29, at 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. CET. Steve Crescenzo, CEO at Crescenzo Communications, will the lead the discussion.
Corporate content doesn’t have to be a graveyard of lifeless words. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn scary myths about AI into real tools for better storytelling.
We’ll explore how to make AI your sidekick instead of your monster, so you can create content that thrills instead of chills. Come ready to carve out better content, faster… before the zombies of boring writing rise again.
What you’ll learn:
☑️ How to spot hidden stories (no ghost-hunting gear required) and bring them to life
☑️ How to train AI to sound like you so your voice isn’t buried six feet under
☑️ How to banish corporate-speak like garlic wards off vampires
☑️ How to resurrect dull lists of facts into stories that grab attention and drive action
☑️ Quick prompts to have AI pitch in on ideas and polish your work
☑️ How to use quick prompts to have AI pitch in on ideas and polish your work
☑️ Why storytelling matters more than ever and how to keep your creativity from becoming a ghost
There’s no cost to attend.
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IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group: “Peer Advisory Session: No Tricks, Just Treats”
2025-10-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join the IABC Consultants Shared Interest Group (SIG) for “Peer Advisory Session: No Tricks, Just Treats” on Thursday, October 30, at 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET.
Ready to turn your business challenges into sweet, sweet solutions? Join us for our first-ever Peer Advisory Session, during which we’ll tackle YOUR real consulting dilemmas together. No tricks! Just the treats of collective wisdom from your fellow communications consultants.
This interactive session puts your submitted cases front and centre. Whether you’re wrestling with a difficult client situation, navigating a pricing dilemma, or facing a strategic decision about your consultancy’s direction, our community is here to help you work through it and find positive paths forward.
Here’s how it works:
1) Submit your challenge through our Google form by Oct. 28, 2025. While you can sanitize any proprietary details, your submission won’t be anonymous — this is about real consultants helping real consultants with real problems.
2) During our session, we’ll focus on cases submitted by attendees who join us live, creating an engaged problem-solving environment where we look for solutions, opportunities, and positive outlooks together. Depending on participation, we may use breakout rooms to ensure as many people as possible get meaningful input on their challenges.
3) You benefit! Whether you submit a case or not, every discussion will surely offer insights, strategies, and approaches you can apply to your own consultancy challenges.
This new format responds directly to feedback from our February 2025 governance discussions, where members expressed strong interest in this type of peer-to-peer support.
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Rescheduled! IABC Minnesota: "Blueprint to Brilliance: How to Build Your Employer Brand"
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00
Join IABC Minnesota for “Blueprint to Brilliance: How to Build Your Employer Brand” on Thursday, October 30, at 12 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. ET. This is the rescheduled session from an earlier planned date.
Hear from internal communications pro Josie Pivec from Room&Board as she shares a step-by-step blueprint for building a standout employer brand.
Josie will discuss:
☑️ Define your Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
☑️ Activate across channels
☑️ Co-create messaging with your team
☑️ Engage authentic ambassadors
☑️ Optimize your career site and recruitment materials
Cost:
▪️IABC Members: FREE
▪️Non-members: $20
▪️Students: $5
Click HERE to register!
