PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/153465.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 IABC Assumes Social Media Release Leadership Role http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb748264.htm IABC is assuming a leadership role in the development of standards to govern the creation and distribution of social media releases, a format for making company news available to reporters, bloggers and the general public. The social media release is a rethinking of the traditional press release, designed to take advantage of emerging technologies while also making it easier for people to share the company's news with others through their blogs, web sites or traditional media outlets. (PRWeb Mar 7, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb748264.htm Two in Three Companies Do Not Provide Ethics Training to Employees: IABC Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb417642.htm A recent global survey of over 1,800 communication professionals, conducted by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Research Foundation, found that an overwhelming 65 percent of respondents had not received any formal ethics training -- such as seminars, continuing education or training workshops -- from their employers. Many respondents noted that ethics was never given more than a cursory mention in their organizations, usually on the first day of employment when company policy manuals were distributed. Additionally, 70 percent of respondents reported studying ethics “not at all” or at a basic level, as part of the coursework for their highest earned degree. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/07/prweb417642.htm Less than Half of Companies Encourage Discussion of Ethical Issues at the Workplace - IABC Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb389219.htm Less than half of companies encourage discussion of moral dilemmas and criticism of censurable conduct at the workplace, according to a global survey of over 1,800 communication professionals conducted by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Research Foundation. According to the new report, The Business of Truth: A Guide to Ethical Communication, only 61 percent of companies encourage openness about ethical/unethical conduct in their organizations and 46 percent of companies encourage discussion of moral dilemmas and censurable conduct in their organizations. (PRWeb May 23, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 23 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb389219.htm IABC Releases Handbook of Organizational Communication http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386108.htm The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has released The IABC Handbook of Organizational Communication in partnership with publisher Jossey-Bass. With contributions from the leading experts in organizational, business and corporate communication, this all-new IABC resource offers a comprehensive collection of practical knowledge and insights about effective communication and its effect on organizational success. (PRWeb May 16, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 16 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb386108.htm Communicators Divided Over Role as Ethics Counsel to Management -- New IABC Study http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb384191.htm According to a global survey of over 1,800 communication professionals, conducted by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Research Foundation, there is a a clear divide between communicators on whether or not they should act as the principal ethical conscience or counsel in an organization. The research also revealed that while communicators do often play the role of ethics counsel or core values manager in their organizations, less than 30 percent of respondents had received any education or training in ethics. Further, 63 percent of communicators said that their current employers did not provide them with any additional ethics training or education such as seminars and workshops. Who do you think is the ethical conscience of an organization? Participate in IABC’s quick online poll and cast your vote at www.iabc.com/polls/1. (PRWeb May 11, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb384191.htm 2006 IABC International Conference is now In Session - IABC Launches New Blog and Podcasts to Communicate News and Previews of International Conference http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb369715.htm The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) announces two new tools to communicate news, updates and previews of the upcoming International Conference, 4–7 June in Vancouver, British Columbia: the official conference blog, In Session, and a series of weekly conference podcasts, titled ConferenceCast. In Session, (http://blogs.iabc.com/ic), offers a forum for communication professionals to discuss topics and issues that will be examined and debated at the International Conference. ConferenceCast, (http://blogs.iabc.com/ic/category/podcasts), is IABC’s official podcast for the International Conference and features interviews, insights and a behind-the-scenes look at this year’s conference. (PRWeb Apr 10, 2006)

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]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb369715.htm FedEx Canada President Wins Excellence in Communication Leadership (EXCEL) Award http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb365090.htm The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has named Rajesh Subramaniam, president of FedEx Canada, as the recipient of the 2006 Excellence in Communication Leadership (EXCEL) Award. The EXCEL Award is the organization’s highest award given to non-members and recognizes individuals who exhibit strong leadership in fostering excellence in communication and who contribute to the development and support of organizational communication. (PRWeb Mar 29, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/03/prweb365090.htm IABC Survey: Only 67 Percent of Companies Prepared for the Next Crisis http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350347.htm Despite a year of natural disasters and organizational crises, only two in three companies are prepared to manage and respond to the next crisis that affects them, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). The survey also reports strong support for crisis communication plans: An overwhelming 99 percent of respondents who had crisis plans found them to be effective in dealing with crises in 2005. Additionally, if a crisis occurred tomorrow, 80 percent of respondents said implementing a crisis communication plan would help limit the overall negative impact on business. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb350347.htm IABC and Ithaca College Announce Distance Learning Courses http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338265.htm The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) today announced a partnership with the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in New York, to offer a new series of continuing education courses for communication professionals. Each online course will be held over a two-week period and taught by internationally respected educators and practitioners. Students will be awarded a certificate for 1.0 CEU (continuing education unit) from Ithaca College for each course successfully completed. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338265.htm Last Chance to Enter IABC’s 2006 Gold Quill Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb329526.htm The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is now accepting entries for the 2006 Gold Quill Awards. Sponsored by Towers Perrin, this year’s Gold Quill Awards program continues the association’s 35-year tradition of rigorously testing the work of communicators and recognizing excellence in business communication. The early bird deadline for entries is 2 February 2006 and the final deadline is 9 February 2006. Visit http://www.iabc.com/gq for details. (PRWeb Jan 10, 2006)

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