IABC Philadelphia hosts professional development programs covering AI, internal communications, DEIB, writing hacks, crisis communication, on-camera presentations and more.
To see what programs lie ahead, visit our calendar page.
Leading Without a Title
(October 28, 2024) Mike Manazir, former Top Gun pilot and U.S. Navy admiral (ret.), discussed leading from the heart rather than from a title or rank. During the interview, he discussed how leading with purpose, passion and empathy can help you and your team accomplish great things.
A Leader's Guide to taking a Stand on Social Issues
(October 27, 2024) Bonnie Caver discusses strategies for advising leaders on taking standing stands on social issues.
Future Watch 2024-2025: Key Trends and Events Public Relations Pros Should Have on Their Radar
(September 19, 2024) PR pro and professional Futurist Stephen DuPont discussed the trends communicators should have on their radar through the end of 2025.
IABC Masterclass: Mastering AI Prompt Writing
(August 6, 2024) Greg Matusky led a masterclass on prompt writing for communication professionals. He covered the benefits and risks of generative AI while demonstrating creative ways to use the tools for brainstorming, research, newsjacking, and more.
Making A Good Impression Count on and Off the Golf Course
(July 23, 2024) Executive coach Karen Kaufman discussed lessons learned on the golf course that can improve your leadership and communication skills.
Top Trends to Electrify Your Employee Engagement
(June 13, 2024) Stacey Hajdak discusses the top trends for engaging your workforce.
The Promise and Perils of AI-Enabled Synthetic Media
(May 30, 2024) Shel Holtz explored the dynamic world of synthetic media, focusing on its pivotal role in modern communication strategies.
Make Your Message Matter with Accessible Communications
(April 30, 2024) Jolene MacDonald and Kelly Thibodeau discuss how marketers and PR pros can make their organization's communications more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
10 Human Behavior Hacks that Make Your Email Crazy Effective
(March 27, 2024) Nancy Harhut discussed the decision-making shortcuts people use with email – the automatic behaviors that determine whether they open, read, and respond to it.
The State of Ethics in PR
(February 7, 2024) Temple University's Gregg Feistman joined us for a robust discussion on media credibility, corporate advocacy, artificial intelligence, and more.
How to Cut Through Social Media Clutter
(January 18, 2024) Arik Hanson discussed ways to improve your social media writing as you seek to drive more engagement and awareness with your digital marketing strategies.
A Persona-Based Approach to Employee Engagement
(December 14, 2023) Carla Guest discussed persona-based employee communication and how to apply it in your organization.
Effective Leadership Communications Admidst DEIB Setbacks
(November 6, 2023) Srijata Bhatanagar discusses ways to create authentic, purposeful communications during a DEIB setback.
Media Readiness for Communications Pros
(October 3, 2023) Beth Noyer Levine discusses how to prepare for media interviews to make them less stressful and daunting.
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty
(September 20. 2023) Jen Mcfarland, CEO of Women Conquer Business shares practical, timeless strategies for navigating uncertainty.
Empowering Voices and Breaking Barriers: Planning Your Inclusive Communications Strategies
(June 28, 2023) IABC Philadelphia moderated a panel discussion on planning and implementing inclusive communication strategies. Panelists included Steve Jones, Adena White, Claire Riggs, and Lilly Cortes Wyatt. Moderators: Rick Alcantara and Roy Woods.
Empowering Voices and Breaking Barriers: Conscious Inclusive Communication
(June 28, 2023) J.L. Grayson discussed how communication can be a catalyst in engaging all communities and intervening to remedy healthcare disparities.
Empowering Voices and Breaking Barriers: How Cultural Intelligence Can Drive Inclusive Brand Impact and Growth
(June 28, 2023) Lili Gil Valletta explores a practical framework of Cultural Intelligence®️ that can empower brands with integrated inclusivity to deliver societal impact and business growth.
Empowering Voices and Breaking Barriers: AI and Its Impact on DEI Communications
(June 28, 2023) Jim Clark showed examples of generative AI platforms and talked about ways to use them to enhance work.
Empowering Voices and Breaking Barriers: Applied DEI Philosophy
(June 28, 2023) Luke Matthew Ivenson kicked off our forum on inclusive communications by discussing ways to turn your company's DEI commitments into action.
Hands-on AI: Content and Images
(July 19, 2023) Gina Debogovich delivered a presentation on unlocking the true potential of AI in content generation and image creation.
Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way
(June, 2023) Jonah Berger provides an inside look at the new science of language and how you can use it.
Leverage The Lens: MVP Your VIQ
(May 24, 2023) Kerry Barrett reveals why video is the most effective way to grow your visibility, audience, and personal brand.
How to Make AI Your Friend and Improve Your Communications
(March 25, 2023) Shel Holtz discussed the benefits, challenges and ethics of ChatGPT and generative AI.
Power and Presence: Stepping Up As a Leader in Your Organization
(February 22, 2023) Kathryn Kneller discussed what makes someone a leader and how to craft your personal leadership presence.
How to Prepare for and Deal With a Crisis
(January 19, 2023) Richard Levick, Lynn Perry Wooten and David Klucsik discuss how to plan for, deal with and recover from a business crisis. The program was co-hosted by IABC Philadelphia and IABC New York Tristate.
Automatically Increase Engagement and Response With Behavioral Science
(December 15, 2022) Nancy Harhut joined us to discuss how marketers can leverage behavioral science to drive customer action and loyalty.
How to Communicate About DEI and Social Justice Issues
(September 15, 2022) Kim Clark and Janet Stoval, authors of the book "The Conscious Communicator: The Fine Art of Not Saying Stupid Sh*t" joined us to discuss how companies should communicate about DEI and social justice issues.
How to Put Your Network to Work For You
(June 22, 2022) Alyssa Cox discusses how to turn networking into a strategic business asset.
Flip the Script
(May 12, 2022) Author, advocate and speaker Chelsea Austin reveals her story of labels, worthiness and refusing to be boxed in, and teaches us how to Flip the Script to finally realize the success we are meant to achieve!
Flight Lessons: Navigating Through Life's Turbulence and Learning to Fly High
(April 20, 2022) Author, leader and former Navy pilot Captain Barbara Bell, U.S. Navy (ret) discusses her experiences as an aviator and reveals how we can avoid life's turbulence and fly high.
The Power of the Modern intranet to Connect Employees
(February 16, 2022) Cheryl Ross, senior project director at Davis & Company, discusses digital workplace strategies that internal communicators can implement to make sure their employees thrive in this new hybrid workplace.
Copywriting: The Scientific Art of Storytelling
(January 13, 2022) Journalist Justin Quinn discusses best practices for writing as they relate to SEO, copy length, grammar, voice, tone, and how to craft audience-centered communications. The goal is to arm participants with techniques, strategies, and tips that will improve their writing generally and their marketing copywriting specifically.
Inside the Ethical Decision-Making Process
(November 11, 2021) Being able to do your job on camera is the new essential skill. When your job is to get results, there are only three options: inspire, convince and/or persuade. In this session, David Horsewood will explain how to do all three.
Reframing Influencer Marketing to Ignite Your Brand
(September 23, 2021) IABC Philadelphia President-Elect Rick Alcantara interviewed Author, podcaster and digital marketing leader Jason Falls about how influencer marketing is passé and why we must replace it with "influence marketing."
Mastering the Art of Bragging: What Today's Professionals and Other Humble Leaders Must Know
(July 22, 2021) Leadership and career coach Darcy Eikenberg delivered a fun and fast-paced workshop on why communication professionals need to regain the lost skill of bragging and start sharing their success stories more freely.
Surviving a Crisis and Choosing the Right Spokesperson
(June 16, 2021) Media trainer and Emmy Award-winning former newscaster Kerry Barrett discussed why its important to choose the right spokesperson to represent your brand, especially during crisis situations.
What Employees Think of Your Digital Communication
(May 13, 2021) Angela Sinickas, ABC, founder of Sinickas Communications, discussed what employees think of your digital communications and how to measure and improve your messaging.
Unleash the Power of Storytelling: Win Hearts, Change Minds, Get Results
(April 7, 2021) Communication consultant, keynote speaker and workshop leader, and bestselling author Rob Biesenbach provides practical strategies to help you become an effective storyteller.
How to Lead During Uncertain Times
(March 10, 2021) Ken Jacobs, principal of Jacobs Consulting and Executive Coaching, discussed ways communicators can inspire their bosses, team members and clients during uncertain times.
Recreating the Water Cooler In Today's Virtual Work Environment
(February 9, 2021) Alyssa Zeff of Davis & Company discussed ways to recreate the spontaneity and creativity that existed when we were all working together in-person.
Making Virtual Town Halls More Engaging
(January 12, 2021). Allison Davis and Jennifer O'Neil discuss ways to turn your town hall into a virtual event that energizes and motivates employees. (Video)
Optimizing your Career in the Midst of COVID-19
(December 1, 2020) Executive coach, author and radio personality Ed Samuels discussed networking do's and don'ts and offered 18 job search/optimization strategies and 10 steps to take in developing a balanced job search strategy.
How to Deliver an Effective Business Podcast
(November 12, 2020) During his online presentation, Steve Lubetkin, managing partner of Lubetkin Media Companies, discussed how to make audio and video podcasts part of your marketing and communications plan.
Reconnecting in a Politically Charged Media Environment
(October 28, 2020) Danna Young, associate professor at the University of Delaware, delivered a no-holds-barred discussion about politics and communications in an election year.
What Lies at the Intersection of AI, Corporate Responsibility and Corporate Communications
(Sept. 24, 2020) Economist, author and executive strategist Dr. Rod Wallace discussed what lies at the intersection of corporate social responsibility, artificial intelligence and corporate communications.