In 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, organizations across North America made commitments to increase the diversity of their workforce, create more inclusive environments and help combat anti-Black racism. While some companies have made significant strides towards these promises, in general, the changes have been incremental at best. In recognition of Black History Month, […]
Deanna Troust will share insights on how the mis/disinformation epidemic has evolved and the associated risks, based on several years of work with disinformation researchers and community members alike. She offers tips on what listeners can do to help stem the falsehoods that are currently restricting access to fact-based content for so many. Communicators have […]
Join IABC/Toronto live-to-air as we honour Jesse Wente, Ojibwe writer, broadcaster, public speaker, activist, curator and best-selling author with the BMO Communicator of the Year award for 2022. Wente has spent 25 years making space for Indigenous storytellers, highlighting issues facing the community and championing the work of Indigenous artists. He is best known for his work […]
In 2022, with organizations adapting to a post-pandemic workplace, employers needed a deeper, more nuanced understanding of their most important public: their employees. This year’s Index includes employee input from a wide variety of industries, career levels, genders, generations, and racial/ethnic backgrounds. It explores employee attitudes about company values, digital transformation, politics in the workplace, and […]
As communicators, we’re used to supporting, equipping, and enabling leaders in our organizations. Our job is to make them look good – and become even more influential. But are we selling ourselves short in the process? As communications professionals, we don’t always feel powerful. Many communications colleagues over the years have observed that we often […]
On July 1, Google will sunset its Universal Analytics (UA) and unify reporting and analysis across websites and apps. Known to be a powerful tool for insights, GA4 will help you make better data-driven decisions. There is lots to learn about how this change will impact your business. Everything will be built around users and […]
Come out and join us for another fun chapter happy hour. Join the IABC DC Metro Board for a happy hour event at Silver Branch in Silver Spring, MD. We'll network, toast 2023, and catch up. Enjoy some appetizers and a couple of drinks on us! You'll receive a wristband when you check in which […]
What did you want to be when you were growing up? For many of us, our careers started as a naive dream from childhood, and at some point, we broke in and started a work life for ourselves. Our life ambitions and career journeys make us into the professionals we become. Each company, organization, and […]
Employers and employees continue to struggle to engage teams and drive productivity in a post-COVID hybrid, work-from-anywhere world. Many companies are adding Chief Wellness Officers or Chief Happiness Officers in an effort to bring collaboration, connection, and joy back to the workforce. Humor-led employee engagement programming has been proven to break down silos, build psychological […]
Join IABC DC Metro as we host Alyssa Cox of Blue Swift Consulting for "Establishing a Leadership Brand," the first of her two-part discussion on leadership. All leaders have a brand - the defining characteristics of their leadership style that characterize both how they operate and how they are perceived. Taking the time to articulate […]
About the Master Class Crisis communications and reputation management is never a simple game of checkers. It’s a strategic and sometimes drawn-out game of chess. There are some very basic rules that you must abide by to survive a crisis or major reputational issue. But beyond that, being able to advise and counsel anxious business […]
Join us for this event featuring Bill Wohl, Adjunct Instructor at University of Delaware and EVP of Corporate Communications at Hotwire. This virtual event is presented by IABC DC Metro in partnership with the University of Delaware's M.A. in Strategic Communication. Learn more about the program by clicking here. Recording Disclaimer: This event will be […]