Careers in Motion

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
5 - 8 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Aria Trattoria’s Compass Room
1300 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C.   more »

Pay for one Gavin-Hodges seminar @ San Diego get second free   more »

Get recognized! Time is running out to enter the 2007 International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Gold Quill Awards.

Join your colleagues in recognizing the world’s best communication programs. IABC’s awards competition honors communication management, skills and creative achievement in 26 categories. It is the highest level of professional acknowledgment in business communication. Be part of the international best practices this annual competition represents.

See the complete Call for Entry and pay entry fee online at http://www.iabc.com/awards/gq/.

Early-bird deadline: 1 February 2007

Final deadline: 8 February 2007

Enter today and be one of the winners honored on this year’s red carpet in New Orleans!

2007 Gold Quill Awards sponsored by Towers Perrin.

www.towersperrin.com

*** Upcoming Teleseminar: "Developing Your Accreditation Portfolio"

15 February 2007
Presenters: Nick Durutta, ABC, and Gail Pickard, ABC, IABC Accreditation
Council

Many IABC accreditation candidates report that one of the biggest
obstacles to becoming accredited is putting together their portfolio of
two work samples. If you'd like to earn your ABC sometime in the next
year, this teleseminar is a must.

A short overview of the steps involved in accreditation will be followed
by an in-depth review of what makes a good portfolio, with a focus on
writing a workplan that meets the portfolio-grading criteria. You'll
learn from two presenters who have not only been there, but who
regularly review and grade portfolios.

This teleseminar is designed for anyone who is an accreditation
candidate and is still working on their portfolio, as well as for any
IABC member considering accreditation - especially those who have won
awards (Gold Quill winners only need to submit one portfolio piece).
You'll come away with a blueprint for success, and hopefully with the
inspiration you need to get your ABC in 2007/2008.

For further information please visit:
http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=7eee112d-9751-4a52-91b9-24c841131d33

"Baker's DeAnn Baxter Named PRSA 2006 New Professional of the Year"   more »

“Growth Strategies and the Big 8” –for Entrepreneurial Employees and Business Owners It’s All About Business Speaker: Daria Steigman, Steigman Communications, LLC Wednesday, December 13 12:00pm-2:00pm National Federation of Independent Business 1201 F St NW Washington, DC 20004 (202) 554-9000 Metro: Metro Center Tips for Growing Your Business – Whether you’re a marketing guru, design specialist, researcher or PR professional --being in business is all about business. Join us for a lively conversation and learn key strategies for success that will make all the difference -- whether you are starting a new business or working for someone else. Topics covered will include positioning yourself for growth, the value proposition, business development strategies, and the eight things you can’t neglect. Member rate: $20, lunch included Non-member rate: $35, lunch included RSVP by December 12, noon Speaker Bio: Daria Steigman, principal of Steigman Communications, LLC, and the immediate past president of IABC/Washington, is author of Independent Thinking, a monthly column about the business of running a business. She has built a successful communications career by “recognizing opportunities, making smart choices, and learning what to do right when something goes wrong.” For over 17 years, she has provided strategic counsel on public affairs, marketing and organizational communications to companies, nonprofits, and international organizations, including NRECA, NAM Center for Workforce Success, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, HHS Office of Minority Health, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Japan International Agricultural Council and Asian Development Bank.   more »

2007 IABC Gold Quill Awards Call for Entries

It’s time to get ready for the 2007 Gold Quill Awards. The Gold Quill Awards are the mark of global distinction and is the highest level of professional acknowledgement within business communication today. Enter your best work and see how it compares to the best in the profession.

Early bird deadline: 1 February 2007; Final deadline: 8 February 2007.

The Call for Entry is now online at www.iabc.com/awards/gq/.

2007 EXCEL Award: Call for Nominations

Is your CEO, managing director or president a top communicator?

If yes, he/she should be nominated for this top award. The IABC EXCEL (Excellence in Communication Leadership) Award recognizes contributions to business communication by an organizational leader, who is not a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). These contributions include initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communication programs. Both members and non-members may make nominations.

Nominations and payment must be received by 12 January 2007.

Visit IABC’s website at www.iabc.com/awards/excel.htm for further information or to obtain a nomination form.

What's a podcast -- and why should you care?

What do Disney, IBM, Purina and Whirlpool have in common? They're all producing podcasts to build their brands. Some of these organizations are using podcasts internally, too, to motivate and educate employees. (Podcasting is a way to easily publish audio files to the Internet, allowing users to subscribe to a feed and receive new files automatically.)

If you'd like to find out what podcasting is all about, you can attend a free Webinar on Tuesday, December 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern. (A Webinar is a Web-based seminar. You just need a computer and a telephone to attend, but you must register in advance. There’s no need to download any software.)

In this 45-minute session, you'll learn:

1. What podcasting is 

2. The benefits for podcast producers and listeners

3. Which organizations are already podcasting – and why

4. How to find podcasts to match your interests

5. How to create a podcast

6. How to sell the concept to your boss

The Webinar host is Donna Papacosta of Trafalgar Communications, based in Toronto. Donna is a writer, editor and podcaster with more than 20 years of experience in corporate and marketing communications. She produces the Trafcom News Podcast (http://trafcomnewspodcast.com), designed for people who communicate with employees, customers and prospects. To sign up for this free Webinar, please send Donna an email at donna@trafcom.com. Space is limited. Questions? Call Donna at 905-844-7645.

Cheers,

Donna Papacosta

Trafalgar Communications

Writing * Editing * Podcasting

donna@trafcom.com

905.844.7645

Web site: http://trafcom.com