NJ/IABC News

Apr 28 Advanced Internal Communications Workshop
Ragan Communications, in association with NJ/IABC, is pleased to present this special training opportunity for corporate communicators in New York City on May 19-20.

Jim Ylisela and Steve Crescenzo will discuss proven ideas and new techniques for communicators working in every medium. At this dynamic two-day workshop, they'll teach you how to:

• Tell stories effectively in any medium
• Entice employees to read your intranet
• Convince the bosses that social media will work
• Turn good managers into great communicators
• Make all your communication channels work together
• And much, much more!

Every message has the potential to break down. Whether you're reaching out to a department of seven or the entire organization, how do you make sure yours won't? How do you keep nine layers of approvals from reducing your finely-crafted copy to gobbledygook? And how do you decide on the right mix of communication channels to deliver your message loud and clear to employees?

In just two days with Jim and Steve, you'll learn that:

• Print isn't dead, and rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated
• Intranets don't have to be dull. Effective does not equal boring
• Social media isn't just for tech firms. You can do this too, and for far less than you think
• Face-to-face communication is the ultimate tool your executives probably aren't using

Exclusive $150 discount for NJ/IABC members:
Call 800.493.4867 or register online. In order to save $150 and pay just $845, you must enter your Perferred Customer Code NJBC8 on the online registration form.
(Without this code, you'll be charged the full workshop price of $995.)

Apr 25 The 2008 NJ MarCom Council Joint Summer Networking Event
Join fellow marketers, communicaters, creative talent and media professionals as we flock together to celebrate a hot summer evening with lots of networking and great food at The Olde Mill Inn at Basking Ridge, NJ. We aren't ready to take reservations yet, but you can save the date: Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Visit the event site for details and to learn how you can be a sponsor or volunteer.

Apr 11 NJ/IABC Celebrates Communications Excellence at Annual IRIS Awards Gala (pdf, 13 kb)
The IRIS Awards program honored more than forty communications professionals throughout the state of New Jersey for exemplary work in their field. Steve E. Goodman, Owner and General Manager of The SPI Group, was presented with the “Communicator of the Year” Award. The Best in Show Award was presented to Cynthia Mehallow, communications consultant, at PSE&G in Newark, NJ, in the Communications Skills category for “It’s All About Leadership” 2007 PSEG Environmental Leadership Report.

>> Updated IRIS Awards Booklet (PDF, 2 MB)

Apr 11 Register Now for the IABC 2008 International Conference in NYC
The IABC International Conference is the leading international forum of its kind. More than 1,400 business communication professionals—decision makers in leading industries around the world—gather annually to learn the latest developments and best practices in communication and make connections that will advance their communication programs and careers.