Just in! There is an available communications program manager position at the Hanover Insurance Group in Worcester.
For details, visit this link: https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_thehanover/external/jobDetails.do?functionName=getJobDetail&jobPostId=2139&localeCode=en-us
At CT-IABC February program on Thursday the 25th, award-winning marketer, author and speaker Bill Schley will reveal what may be the most important secret in the age of social networks, online media and the changing landscape of traditional media. The secret to breakthrough communications today is not what you say, or even what people hear — it’s what they repeat. Schley, author of the new book “The Micro-script Rules”, will help us discover:
Why 5 words can beat 5,000
How to communicate the way the mind loves to work
The ultimate “rules of thumb” for breakthrough messages
How to turn on the Word of Mouth machine
Your brand’s biggest advantage in a hyper-connected world
Location: VFW Hall in Kensington, CT (152 Massirio Drive, Berlin, CT 06037) which is just off of Rte 9.
Time: 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Register: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=196153
Mark your calendars for January 12 for the 2010 Gold Quill Awards free web seminar on developing your winning Gold Quill Awards entry. The seminar will show you how winners are selected by walking you through a winning work plan and the judging process. You will also receive advice about common pitfalls to avoid when creating your entry. Two times available….8 - 9 am pacific or 4 - 5 pm pacific. Register at http://www.iabc.com/awards/gq/#webseminar
Whether posting to You Tube, to your Intranet or Internet site, do-it-yourself video is becoming another tool in the communicators tool box. With affordable and easy-to-operate video cameras like the “Flip” or its competitors making video more accessible, what should you consider when shooting these videos? How can you make the most of your efforts? How are others putting DIY video to work?
Video producer John Dickson of Frontline Productions will be our guest speaker, with input on how communicators are putting DIY video to use from CT-IABC President, Jeanne Hotchkiss.
Here are the details:
Thursday, December 10
8:30 - 10 am
Town and County Club, 22 Woodland Street, Hartford
$15 members/$25 non members
Register here: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=194482
We’ll be at Murphy and Scarletti’s (across from UCONN Medical Center in the Exchange in Farmington) on Wednesday, November 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The event is free. Come discuss the tips and trends learned at last month’s Ann Wylie workshop, talk about the current job market, find out what other communicators are working on—or just vent about your job and shoot some pool with us.
The regional Silver Quill competition winners were recently announced at the Heritage Region Conference. We have two winners from CT-IABC.
Barbara Puffer received an Award of Excellence for the publication “Faces of SARAH, Inc.”
Mitch Gross and the CL& P Communication team received an Award of Merit for the publication “enVision”.
Congratulations to these outstanding communicators!
Pratt and Whitney has a business communications and media relations specialist position available. To learn more, visit: http://careers.utc.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1721625&user_id= . To apply, please email Carrie Turner at carriekturner@gmail.com.
Attend the 4th annual IABC Heritage Region Conference – a professional development experience filled with learning, networking and fun. This year’s Heritage Region Conference will be held in Cleveland October 18 – 20, at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, one of the city’s premier venues.
From blogs and tweets to hashtags and diggs, social media can be pretty overwhelming. One thing is certain: Social media is no longer just a communications catch phrase. Today, it is a key component of any integrated public relations and marketing plan. The social web presents a huge opportunity to leverage your communications goals. Avoid the common pitfall of jumping at the shiny tools by learning the crucial steps to planning for social media success.
CTIABC is getting together at Northeast Utilities on September 29 at 3 pm to view this Regan Communications webinar. Want to join us? It’s a nominal fee ($15 members/$35 non members). Sign up in advance here: http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=190475
September 2009 is a Worldwide Membership Month! For new or lapsed members who join or re-join IABC by the end of September, we’ll waive the application fee ($40 for faxed/mailed/phoned enrollments; $30 for Internet enrollments) for those applications received in San Francisco by close of business Pacific on September 30.
Not sure of what you’ll get out of membership? A recent article called “A Good Business Move” posted in American Express OPEN Forum discusses how to get the most value out of your professional associations.
If you’re considering enrolling in the Ann Wylie Writing that Sells workshop in October - the value continues since members receive a discount of $20 - or more, depending on when you register…early bird ends on Friday, September 11.