Earning an IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Award feels great. But the growth in skills and confidence you gain from completing the submission process is perhaps even more important than the distinction itself.

IABC Heritage Region, the northeast region of IABC, supports IABC's mission by serving region members by providing guidance, support, and development opportunities for chapter leaders; fostering growth within the region; and serving as a communication conduit between members, chapters, and the IABC Executive Board. The IABC Heritage Region serves members in 17 U.S. states plus Washington, D.C.

The region covers Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

It's time to make an investment in your professional self and IABC has the membership options to help you do it. Welcome to IABC's Member Month! A month-long promotion that allows you to take advantage of a 20% discount on International IABC membership. 

Michael Smith, past president of IABC Philadelphia and head of corporate communications for Acts Retirement-Life Communities, shares industry challenges and how he uses messaging to create more uplifting narratives.

In February of 2020, I had just returned from a training assignment in Indiana. Covid was not yet seen as a real threat, perhaps a bump in the road. One month later my business was essentially shut down, and I began to wonder if I could even keep doing what I was doing.

IABC Member Month season is upon us! It began on September 20 and will run through November, 12 giving you eight weeks to take advantage of the discounted rate. 

by Michael Piperno - Coach, speaker, and author Darcy Eikenberg took a leap 13 years ago when she founded her executive coaching and leadership development company Red Cape Revolution. The story of how that happened is a testament to the message she is on a mission to share with others: it’s time to unleash the superhero in you.

by Michael Piperno -- Emmy Award-winner Kerry Barrett knows what it takes to be camera ready, whether you’re managing a crisis or promoting a business. “People who want to get on video are usually worried about criticism,” said Barrett. “After 20 years in the TV business overcoming my own insecurities, I know what works and what doesn’t.”

To make the IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill award submission process easier, members of the Silver Quill team are holding a free webinar on Wednesday, April 28 at 1 pm. There’s a dedicated registration page where those interested can sign up: Webinar: The IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Awards Program – Your silver lining from a stormy year

Connect with communications professionals from around the world when the IABC World Conference goes virtual for 2021. Join your communications colleagues from around the world  from June 28 – 30 to explore the newest challenges and opportunities facing the communication profession.

by Michael Piperno --

Angela Sinickas has been measuring the effectiveness of communication since 1981. A lot has changed since then, but her passion for helping businesses make decisions based on the right data has not.

From the pandemic to political, social, and economic upheaval, communicators weathered multiple storms over the past year. But you rose to the challenge—keeping your clients, company, and others informed.

The silver lining? You now have amazing work to submit to the IABC Heritage Region Silver Quill Communication Awards Program.

by Bill Seiberlich    

Rob Biesenbach works with leaders who want to be more persuasive and authoritative in everything they do. That means helping them break free from “Death by PowerPoint,” tell their story…and communicate like human beings!

by Bill Seiberlich   

For nearly 15 years, Ken Jacobs has helped communications agencies grow and manage business, improve client service and relationships, and enhance staff performance. He does so via consulting and training. Through his executive coaching, Ken has also helped communications leaders--from C-suite executives to managers—achieve and surpass their goals.

It’s #IABCMemberMonth! Join or renew this month to save 20% with code IABC20. You’ll be entered into a raffle to win a 2021 All-Access Academy Pass or 2021 World Conference package. Five winners will be selected to win either the Academy or Conference package of their choice! https://bit.ly/3kLDM2I 

As I write to you to introduce myself, I can’t help but reflect on all that happened in 2020 and what’s taken place thus far in 2021. I see how these events have put a spotlight on the importance of – and the power of – communication, and the critical work we do in our profession. That’s why I’m glad we are all part of IABC and have access to the tools, resources and connections it provides.

As the familiar saying goes, how time flies! On December 31, my two-year term as IABC Philly Chapter President will come to an end, and there are so many individuals (too many to mention by name) who I’d like to thank that have provided incredible support to me and made this experience one of the highlights of my professional career. Throughout my tenure, I’ve heard from so many of our members on how this membership association can continue to be a vital resource for those in the communications profession in the greater Philadelphia area. I promise you that our board leadership team remains hard at work on behalf of our chapter membership and has many exciting things in store in 2021.

Here's a list of public relations, marketing and advertising job sites.

American Marketing Association (Philadelphia Chapter)

Career Builder

Daybook

Execunet

Flex Jobs

Glassdoor

Higher Ed Jobs

IABC

IHigherMarketing

Indeed

Inside Higher Ed

LinkedIn

Monster

My Job Helper

Nexxt

PR News Jobs

PRSA

PRSA (Philadelphia Chapter)

Simply Hired

The Ladders

UpWork

Virtual Vocations

Working Nomads

Zip Recruiter

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a welcoming community that supports, develops and connects communication professionals around the world. We recognize the value and power of a diverse community, and are committed to embracing the diversity, equity, equality and inclusion of all people.

Regardless of your race/ethnicity, religion, family status, age, physical abilities and attributes, sexual and affectional orientation, actual or perceived gender, gender identity and expression, socio-economic status, and occupational focus, you are an equal and valued part of our global community. We require you abide by the IABC Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct.

IABC’s shared values state: We are a diverse community. We welcome diverse communication professionals of all levels and practices. We embrace diverse viewpoints, encourage conversation and celebrate cultural differences. We believe these differences benefit our community and we are more enlightened, well-informed and successful when we honor our unique experiences and perspectives. We Commit to:

• Cultivating a global, inclusive and diverse community of practitioners.
• Encouraging the interest and active participation of under-represented groups within the communication profession.
• Guiding the profession to ensure that organizations and institutions can be transformational in their DEI communication practices.
• Being a community of practitioners that demonstrate the values of equity, equality, inclusion and belonging.
• Taking action to build an association of greater diversity, inclusion and belonging within the profession.

The International Executive Board reaffirms IABC’s commitment to supporting and encouraging diversity, equity, equality and inclusion in our global communication community.

(Updated July 2021)

We are asking all members to take a few moments to tell us their thoughts about IABC Philly.

Your feedback is important to us so we can learn how we can better serve you and help you get the most out of your membership. The IABC Philadelphia Chapter Survey can be completed in less than five minutes!