Greek philosopher Heraclitus is attributed as saying ‘The only thing constant is change itself’. From the financial crisis to the carbon tax, rising unemployment and role restructuring, now more than ever change and uncertainty are buzz words in the communication industry. It was in this setting that IABC Victoria held its Be There breakfast with [...]
President’s Letter – April
Happy April everyone, I hope you all had a lovely Easter and managed to find some time to relax and rejuvenate over the break. I’m sure it’s just not me, but it really does feel as though this year is busier than any before. Perhaps this has something to do with the current economic conditions? [...]
Member News: How to stop corporate secrets leaking….
One of our #members, and current Past President, Jennifer Frahm was recently interviewed by Leading Company on how to stop corporate secrets leaking and managing culture. Check out the article here: http://www.leadingcompany.com.au/strategy/to-stop-your-corporate-secrets-leaking-closely-examine-your-culture/20120403533 Are you an IABC Victoria member with something to contribute from your work or that would benefit the community? Are you blogging? We'd [...]
Interviewing the panel – Be There Wednesday April 11
Be There at our next Be There event on 'Managing Communications Through Uncertain Times'. Here is just a teaser from our panel on what to expect! Click here to register! Will Hetherton – The Future Fund What impact has changing economic conditions in Australia over the past 6-12 months had on your organisation’s communication [...]
Member News: Older Victorians Online Report
IABC Victoria members Ellis Jones and Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria recently collaborated on a research study to test commonly held assumptions. The results remind us how quickly everyone is adopting online technologies. What may have been correct 12 months ago may be an assumption today. In an environment of rapid change affecting both industry and [...]
President’s Letter – March
It seems as though we’ve seen the end of summer in Victoria, but things are still pretty hot around your local IABC chapter. This month we welcomed new Professional Partner, Carrera Partners, to the fold and are delighted to be working with them over the coming year. Carrera Partners are experts in sales, marketing and [...]
IABC Victoria wins 3 Chapter Management Awards!
IABC recognises IABC Victoria in the Chapter Management Awards. The Chapter Management Awards recognise the leadership abilities, management skills, creativity and teamwork of outstanding volunteer chapter leaders worldwide. This year, your local chapter won three awards — a Merit award in Communication, and Excellence awards in Leadership Development and Branding. We were delighted to have [...]
Event wrap up! Be Heard – Research trends & tools
February 21 2012, The Wheeler Centre By Emma Gilmour The importance and increasing use of market research in our media is undeniable. From the Herald Sun's "Great Victorian Love Survey" to the recent debate caused by the SMH's pole "Should universities teach alternative medicine?", it's clear that polls and market research are [...]