IABC Philly received the 2024 chapter management award for professional development from IABC International. The award, presented at the association's recent World Conference in Chicago, "recognizes the leadership, management, creativity and teamwork of IABC chapter leaders." 

In the July/Aug issue of Philly Ad News, Rick Alcantara, president of IABC Philadelphia, discusses the organization's role in delivering professional development opportunities to communications pros.

Diane Streleckis is a writer and content strategist dedicated to using the power of words for good. Her mission is to understand what makes people tick and then share practical ideas to help support their needs and concerns. She’s applied this mission mindset across industries for more than 30 years.

On May 14, Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder of Gregory FCA, delivered an engaging program on AI prompt writing.

IABC Philly board members Rick Alcantara, Rashi Iyer and Bill Seiberlich volunteered for a Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity project build on May 4. Work included painting and installing fire-related sheathing and lighting fixtures.

The Heritage, Pacific Plains and Southern regions held their Annual General Meetings (AGM) on 30 April. Delegates from all three regions voted to dissolve their respective region to become one U.S. region. This dissolution also initiates a new, emerging region for members in the Caribbean and Latin America.

Join us on May 4 for a morning of community service in support of Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity. You'll team with fellow IABC Philly members in a home project build. No carpentry, painting, plumbing, or electrical experience is required.

by Katie Quackenboss – In 2024, there will be about four million students graduating from college and entering the job market, myself included. They will need direction and lots of help. The professional world has much to offer, but where do you begin?

Rick Alcantara, president of IABC Philadelphia, recently appeared on Tiffany's Community Spotlight to discuss public relations, crisis communications and association membership with host Tiffany DuBois-Morales. 

By Diane Streleckis - The idea of personas for communication seems simple. You develop a set of profiles, each representing a segment of your audience, then write your materials to the appropriate person. But, of course, the process to create these personae is never simple. And no matter how well you plan, it’s usually full of surprises.