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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:23:45 GMT

The Marketing Mantra: 'It's About What Makes You Unique' Thursday July 9, 11:15 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Fabulous La Griglia Social media increasingly defines how we communicate. Content is no longer king; clarity and brevity are now the great persuaders. So to get more conversions, local businesses are requesting a personal Marketing Mantra. Read more and register.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:53:28 GMT

Marketing Communications for Nonprofits: Tools to Hit the Target

Access Steve Barnhill's June 25 luncheon presentation.

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:22:47 GMT

Singing the 'Recession Blues'? We've Got Your Economic Stimulus Package! Join or rejoin IABC/Houston during the month of June, and we’ll discount your dues by $40, AND buy you lunch at Maggiano’s, TWICE*! Learn more. 2009 Party on the Patio at The Grove View More Photos Save the Date! Oct. 22-24, 2009 J.W. Marriott Galleria Learn More

IABC/Houston Board Members

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:20:51 GMT

IABC/Houston Mission Statement Provide lifelong learning opportunities that give IABC/Houston members the tools and information they need to be the best in their chosen discipline. Share among our members the best global communication practices, ideas and experiences that will enable us to develop highly ethical and effective performance standards for our profession. 2009 - 2010 Board of Directors Job Descriptions & Expectations 2008 - 2009 Board of Directors View Leadership Team Chart President Theresa Parker Torma Communications 713-526-6713 theresa@torma.com Theresa Parker is a writer with the Torma Communications team. Torma is celebrating its 25th anniversary in business this year and Theresa has been with the firm for 10 years. Prior to that, she worked in corporate communication at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and Houston Lighting & Power Company. After earning her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Houston, the native...

June is Membership Month

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:53:18 GMT

Don’t sing the-recession-sucks blues…we’ve got your economic stimulus package right here! Join or rejoin IABC/Houston during the month of June, and we’ll discount your dues by $40, AND buy you lunch at Maggiano’s, TWICE*! That’s up to a $110 value! Can you say….bailout?! Log on to http://www.iabc.com/join/ Benefits of Membership in IABC/Houston As a member of IABC/Houston, you have exclusive access to information, tools, resources and services that provide ideas and solutions for the business communications issues you face today and will face tomorrow. Professional development through monthly luncheon programs and periodic workshops Strategic interest groups for specific member segments and communication topics Invaluable Experience – volunteer projects help expand your skills in marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking and leadership Networking opportunities International directory of ...

2009 Communication Leadership Award

Sun, 31 May 2009 21:49:54 GMT

a img { border: 0; } Congratulations to the 2009 Communication Leadership Award Recipient - John C. Sheptor, President & CEO, Imperial Sugar Company Nominate an exemplary communicator at the executive level of your organization for the 2010 IABC/Houston Communication Leadership Award! 2009 competition is closed Nomination deadline for 2010: Monday, April 5, 2010 Award Presentation (winner MUST be present): Thursday, April 29, 2010 If you have support from the top, communication can make an even more incredible impact on your organization. For this reason, IABC/Houston each year recognizes a top-level business or organizational leader who displays understanding and active support of communication through the IABC Communication Leadership Award. This support includes such achievements as initiating, directing, supporting or sustaining outstanding and effective communication programs. You’re invited to nominate an exemplary communicator at the executive...

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Fri, 29 May 2009 22:17:09 GMT

IABC/Houston Insider

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:58:10 GMT

IABC/Houston Insider June 1, 2009 [firstname] [lastname], In This Issue: FREE Happy Hour at House of Blues OpenNASA - A New Season for NASA Public Relations Party on the Patio at TREEHOUSE @ THE GROVE Marketing Communications for Nonprofits: Tools to Hit the Target Be Heard Blog New on the IABC/Houston Job Bank FREE Happy Hour at House of Blues Thursday, June 4 at...

2009 Bronze Quill Award Winners

Fri, 15 May 2009 21:03:20 GMT

Be Heard, Be Awarded, Be Celebrated...Get Bronzed! a img { border: 0; } Congratulations 2009 winners. Click on graphic above for the 2009 Gala Program (pdf, 6.8MB) Communication Leadership Award John C. Sheptor President and CEO Imperial Sugar Company Communicator of the Year Ronda Wendler Texas Medical Center Best in Show Ronda Wendler Texas Medical Center President's Award Janelle Ewing BP STUDENT DIVISION Category 3: WRITING Award of Merit David Gonzalez The Salvation Army of Greater Houston The Salvation Army: Making a Difference DIVISION 1: COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT Category 2: COMMUNITY RELATIONS Award of Excellence Michael Corcoran, Stan Sehested, Kammy Reece, Brian Cain, Martha Moreno Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Online Video Messaging: The Letter and The Mail Award of Merit Nicholle Connolly Cone Jiffy Lube Maintenance Partners for Life Campaign Category 3: CUSTOMER RELATIONS Award of...

Bronze Quill Awards

Fri, 15 May 2009 20:52:28 GMT

a img { border: 0; } Congratulations to the 2009 Bronze Quill winners! Thank you to Robert Allred Photography for capturing our 2009 Awards Gala. View the Gala's photos (click on the Bronze Quill logo below): Click here to view the photos from the 2009 Bronze Quill Awards Gala: Be Heard, Be Awarded, Be Celebrated ... Get Bronzed! About Bronze Quill The Houston Bronze Quill Awards is the Houston chapter's annual award program. The Bronze Quill Awards celebrates the outstanding efforts of our best communicators and their unique talent, creativity, and resourcefulness. To ensure each submission is given equal opportunity, two senior communicators from other IABC chapters judge each entry and provide valuable feedback to the entrant. Bronze Quill Winners Receive: A professional award you’ll take pride in displaying. Individual recognition at the April 29, 2010 Awards Gala. A professional photograph of...

Bronze Quill Student Entries

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:35:11 GMT

a img { border: 0; } Entry Preparation Checklist 1. Choose from among five categories: Social Media/Technology; Publications; Writing; Communication Campaigns; Communication Creative. (Category details listed below.) The project must have been a class assignment or work completed as a student intern or student freelancer. 2. Complete a work plan. The work plan is a vital part of an entry. It describes your project, how it was developed, what you intended to achieve and how it was measured (if known). 3. Complete an entry form for each entry and submit payment. The entry form gives you an option to pay online with a credit card — you’ll receive an e-mail receipt, please include a copy of the receipt with your entry. If you don’t have a credit card, you may submit check payment made out to IABC/Houston with your entry form. Entry fee to be announced in September 2009. 4. Assemble your entries. You will need to assemble two copies of your entry in two separate binders or...

ENTRY PREPARATION CHECKLIST - STEP-BY-STEP

Sat, 09 May 2009 14:59:29 GMT

Step 1: Select the division and category that best fits each entry. Choose from among 27 categories in three divisions -- or one of five categories in the student division -- that best represents your entry. Your project must have been produced for primary use between January 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009. This should be demonstrated through the Work Plan and Work Sample. If your project spans multiple years, it must have been completed between these dates to be considered. You will need to explain the timeline of your project in your Work Plan. The divisions and categories help judges assess your entry in terms of what you set out to achieve. The judges recognize that some entries fit in several categories, but if your entry is clearly submitted to the wrong category, you risk disqualification and will lose your entry fee. Read about judging The same project, or parts of it, may be submitted as entries in different categories as long as they all apply. An entry...

U of H Student Chapter

Wed, 06 May 2009 18:48:24 GMT

Pizza With the Pros Communications veteran, author and Emmy Award-winning former on-air CBS Network News correspondent David Henderson shared his insight on the importance of strategic thinking April 30 at the University of Houston's Pizza With the Pros event. View more photos of the event, and contact Chapter President David Gonzalez for more information on involvement or events for students. IABC/UH Holds 'Info Night' Students interested in learning more about IABC/UH student chapter gathered Feb. 10 to learn about the benefits of membership and gain some insight into resumes and inteviewing from Margie McAda with Brookwoods Group. For more information on the chapter, contact David Gonzalez at davidjgonzalez@msn.com or 832-671-8707.

Bronze Quill Preparing a Work Sample

Sat, 02 May 2009 03:06:00 GMT

Work Sample

The Work Sample can be either an electronic or a hard copy and is the physical example of your communication project – for example, a newsletter, podcast or Web site.

Assembling your entry

Package two copies of the Work Plan, Work Sample, client letter and Entry Form in two separate folders or binders with rings not to exceed two inches in diameter. For large projects, select the elements of the work sample that best represent the results. Example: Send a summary report of media results rather than all clippings.

The duplicate entry helps ensure that, in the event of damage or loss of all or part of your entry, your entry will be judged and have an opportunity for an award.

Label the cover of the folder or binder with the division, category, entry title and entrant’s name.

Secure all CDs, DVDs or other loose items in a holder or sleeve. Clearly identify CDs and DVDs with the division, category, entry title and entrant’s name.

IABC/Houston is not responsible for items that get separated or lost during shipping and handling.

Bronze Quill Completing a Work Plan

Sat, 02 May 2009 03:04:37 GMT

Step 2: Complete a work plan for each entry. Submit a hard copy of the work plan, which does not exceed two typed 8.5- x 11-inch pages. Use a font size of at least 10 points and one-inch margins on all sides. The work plan is a vital part of an entry. It describes your project, how it was developed, what you intended to achieve and how it was measured. See each division for the weight given to the work plan toward your final score. Label the work plan. List the following information at the top of page one. Division and category – List the division number and name (e.g., Division II / Communication Skills) and category number (e.g., Category 18, Audiovisual) for your entry. Entry title – Choose a name that clearly describes your entry. Entrant’s name – List only one name. This must be the person who was principally responsible for the development, management and execution of the entry. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification. If...

Bronze Quill Judging

Sat, 02 May 2009 03:02:28 GMT

Winning entries must meet clearly stated requirements, show originality and demonstrate results based on measured outcomes. Judges consider how well a program is conceived and executed, how appropriate the chosen strategy and objectives are in relation to its desired results, and how the outcomes are measured and achieved. Scoring is based on:

Division I / Communication Management – Work plan 50 percent, work sample 50 percent.
Division II / Communication Skills – Work plan 40 percent, work sample 60 percent.
Division III / Communication Creative – Work plan 25 percent, work sample 75 percent. New work plan requirements and fairer judging standards for this year makes it easier than ever to enter creative entries in this category.
Student Division - Work plan 20 percent, work sample 80 percent.

NOTIFICATIONS OF WINNERS

You will be notified by e-mail if your entry is a winner. Specific award levels will be revealed at the Bronze Quill Awards dinner; therefore, your attendance is highly encouraged at this event. Remember, IABC/Houston will not mail awards to winners. It is your responsibility to arrange for receipt of the award.

Bronze Quill Division and Categories

Sat, 02 May 2009 03:01:23 GMT

The divisions and categories help judges assess your entry in terms of what you set out to achieve. The judges recognize that some entries fit in several categories, but if your entry is clearly submitted to the wrong category, you risk disqualification and will lose your entry fee. The same project, or parts of it, may be submitted as entries in different categories as long as they all apply. An entry cannot be submitted more than once in the same division. For example, a campaign or multi-faceted project may be entered in Division I / Communication Management and various components (e.g., a printed piece, writing, Web site or video) may be entered individually in Division II / Communication Skills. Division 1: Communication Management Division 2: Communication Skills Division 3: Communication Creative Student Division DIVISION 1: COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT The Communication Management division covers projects, programs and campaigns that are guided by a...

Be Heard, Be Awarded, Be Celebrated...Get Bronzed!

Sat, 02 May 2009 02:46:24 GMT

a img { border: 0; } 2009 Call for Entries (pdf, 855KB) 2009 competition is closed 2010 competition dates: Early Bird: Monday, February 1, 2010 Entry Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2010 Procrastinators Deadline: Monday, February 22, 2010 The 2010 Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010. Watch for more information on the 2010 competition later in the year. Review the following links on how to enter. Entry preparation checklist step-by-step Frequently asked questions Divisions and categories Judging Completing a work plan Preparing a work sample 2009 Bronze Quill Entry Form More Information Email houstonbronzequill@gmail.com for more information. 2009 Bronze Quill sponsors Presenting Sponsors Platinum Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Friends of IABC

Mayor's Social Media Task Force

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:01:57 GMT

Background In July 2008, Mayor Bill White challenged the Houston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) to use the new social media technologies to develop a way for the city's Super Neighborhoods and civic clubs to have virtual meetings. The underlying concern is that many residents cannot attend these civic meetings and are disconnected from the community. Goal The goal of the Mayor's Social Media Task Force is to develop a set of Web-based tools that allow communities to become better connected and to allow for better communications between citizens and their civic organizations. Challenges Many, if not most, of the city's Super Neighborhoods do not have financial or technological resources. There is a wide range of computer skills, access to hardware and software, and even to the Internet itself. There are approximately 40 active Super Neighborhoods and hundreds of civic clubs. Many of the active members of these organizations work...

How to Volunteer

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:56:08 GMT

Wanted: IABC/Houston members who want to get the most out of their membership, meet people, show their stuff and learn new skills. Scan this wanted list and think about how you could plug in this coming year! Positions and projects are described within their board headings: Marketing Committee Members Who: Volunteers interested in assisting with Web and e-mail marketing, including writing and/or editing for our weekly e-newsletter, the IABC/Houston Insider. Great skill- and resume-building opportunity! Contact: Merrisa Turner, VP Web Communications, mturner@trmoore.com, 713-289-7081 x223. Registration Table Volunteers Who: Volunteers interested in assisting at registration table at monthly meetings. Great way to meet people, both members and guests! Helpful Skills: ability to help Hospitality Director record payments and make change for people who pay at the door, help people find their badges on badge table, etc.. Time Commitment: minimal - about 30 minutes during...