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In the latest episode of PodCatalyst, Matt Tidwell, member of the IABC International Executive Board, sits down with Fred Cook to discuss findings from “Communicating Culture During a Hybrid Revolution,” a joint report from IABC and the USC Center for Public Relations. Tune in as they discuss how the shift to remote and hybrid work is impacting corporate culture, management employee dynamics, morale and the widening training gap for early career professionals. IABC members can access the report online here: https://www.iabc.com/About/Purpose/Reports +++++++++++++++Fred Cook has worked at Golin for over 30 years, during which he has had the privilege to work with a variety of high-profile CEOs, including Herb Kelleher, Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs. He has also managed a wide variety of clients, including Nintendo, Toyota and Disney. In 2014, Cook published "Improvise: Unconventional Career Advice from an Unlikely CEO", which shares the wisdom he gained as a cabin boy on a Norwegian tanker, doorman at a 5-star hotel and chauffeur for drunks. In 2015, after speaking on college campuses around the world, Fred accepted an additional position with the University of Southern California as the director of the USC Center for Public Relations at USC Annenberg, whose mission is to shape the future of public relations and those who will lead it — through research, education and thought leadership. Matt Tidwell, Ph.D., is assistant dean for graduate and professional studies at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He is also a faculty lecturer and the program director for the Integrated Marketing Communications graduate degree program at the KU Edwards Campus. Tidwell is an experienced marketing communications professional with more than 25 years of industry experience working in healthcare, energy and technology companies. In 2018, Tidwell received the Arthur Lowell “Communicator of the Year” award from the Kansas City Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).  +++++++++++++++ LINKS Access the Report https://www.iabc.com/About/Purpose/Reports Connect With IABC on social media https://twitter.com/iabc https://www.linkedin.com/company/iabc/ https://www.facebook.com/IABCWorld  https://www.youtube.com/user/IABClive https://www.instagram.com/iabcgram/ Visit IABC Online https://www.iabc.com/ https://catalyst.iabc.com/

Organizations need to adopt policies and communication strategies based on the acknowledgment that remote/hybrid work is here to stay. The current state of play is rooted in an assumption that it's temporary, creating tensions between workers and leaders and leaving pre-pandemic company cultures in shambles. In a survey conducted jointly by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the USC Annenberg School of Communication, communicators shared their views about how remote/hybrid is going four years after it was thrust on organizations and its impact on the internal communication function. These results were presented on June 26 at a session of the IABC World Conference in Chicago. A press release is set for distribution the week of July 1, with survey results available soon after.Continue Reading → The post FIR #414: Companies Treat Remote/Hybrid Like It’s Temporary. It’s Not. appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

EPISODE 142 | Guest: Maliha Aqeel, global chair of IABC, founder and CEO of The Ideas Collective As a digital signage manager, you might not have had any formal training in the systems and methodology used by communication pros, but that doesn't mean you can't access that vast knowledgebase. The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) enables a global network of communicators working in diverse industries and disciplines to identify, share and apply the world's best communication practices. And they are here to help. Hear the benefits of IABC membership and attending the World Conference Explore IABC resources available to members and non-members Learn how to leverage relationships inside your organization for efficiencies Understand the power of storytelling for a positive, fulfilling experience Get links to lots of IABC resources you can use today See the full transcript HERE Get more communications advice in our Masterclass Guide for Communications Planning HERE  

This week on The Internal Comms Podcast, host Katie Macaulay is joined by award-winning marketing and communications expert Danielle Bond. Recently retired from corporate life, Danielle has held the CMO role at many leading professional services firms throughout her career. Most recently, she led the brand, corporate comms and marketing function for consulting engineering firm Aurecon, where she led on comms for 14 years. Katie met Danielle when the latter was serving on the board of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). This episode is a must-listen for any marketers and comms folk looking to strengthen their strategic flair. Danielle has a wealth of expertise to share, looking back on her storied career to assess how our profession has evolved over the past few decades, and offering invaluable advice. Tune in for the insights, stay for Danielle's warmth and her genuine passion for communication. As always, share your thoughts on this or any other episode of The Internal Comms Podcast using the hashtag #TheICPodcast. And thanks for listening.

In this episode, Jen, Dominic, Cat are joined by Professor Michael Heller and Dr Joe Chick to discuss the institutional history of internal communication. They recap the progress of their research project and share their discoveries from archival research. They explore the concepts of diachronic and synchronic analysis and how the perspective on well-being has evolved over time. They also discuss the factors that have accelerated internal communication, including crises and the changing role of management. The conversation highlights the importance of continuity and change in internal communication and the strategic use of language, such as family metaphors. This conversation explores the history and future of internal communications (IC). The professionalisation of IC is an ongoing process, and the use of rhetorical history and organisational memory plays a significant role in shaping the field. The importance of heritage and history in IC is highlighted, with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) being one of the oldest IC organisations. The impact of new technologies, such as social media and AI, on IC is discussed, emphasising the shift from content creation to curation and co-creation. The conversation concludes with the importance of listening and learning from the past in order to reimagine the future of IC. Takeaways The institutional history of internal communication involves analysing the past and present to understand the evolution of the field. Diachronic analysis focuses on studying a specific point in the past, while synchronic analysis examines a point in time across different periods. The perspective on well-being has changed over time, with modern internal communication emphasizing employee well-being. Crisis has played a significant role in shaping internal communication, with organisations responding to crises by developing new communication strategies. Continuity and change are important in internal communication, with some aspects remaining constant while others evolve. The strategic use of language, such as family metaphors, can shape internal communication practices and organisational culture. The professionalisation of internal communications is an ongoing process. Rhetorical history and organizational memory play a significant role in shaping internal communications. Heritage and history are important in internal communications, providing a sense of pride and gravitas. New technologies, such as social media and AI, are changing the landscape of internal communications, shifting from content creation to curation and co-creation. Listening and learning from the past are crucial in order to reimagine the future of internal communications.   About Professor Michael Heller, Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University Michael Heller is a Professor of Business History at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. His research focuses on the history of large-scale organisations, work, corporate communication and society. He has published in a number of leading global academic journals such as Organisations Studies, British Journal of Management, European Journal of Marketing and Business History. He has been researching and publishing on internal communication for sixteen years. https://historyofinternalcomms.org/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-michael-heller-b94819a5/   About Dr. Joe Chick Joe is a historian with an interest in long-term changes in social history from the medieval era to the present day. His research at Northumbria University is on the rise of large organisations since the late nineteenth century, focusing on the discourse and practice of employer communication with employees. The themes of power relations and institutional change also appeared in his previous research into the transition from the medieval to the early modern era. His work looked at the power of the monasteries through their lordship over English towns, looking at town–abbey relations and institutional change with the sudden removal of these exceptionally powerful lords with Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries. His first book Urban Society and Monastic Lordship in Reading, 1350-1600 was published with Boydell & Brewer in 2022. https://historyofinternalcomms.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-chick-36b6aa255/

Special Guests: Mike Pounsford, Kevin Ruck and Howard Krais Leading the Listening Organisation was published in December 2023. This book explores tapping into employee voices for better decisions, innovation, and performance. ‘Leading the Listening Organisation' offers practical strategies, based on global research across 500 organisations, to create resilient workplaces where open communication and fresh ideas thrive. Essential reading for leaders, HR, and communication professionals. Topics covered include why listening matters, barriers to listening, creating listening climates and leadership's role in listening. There will be three of us in this episode. Mike Pounsford founded Couravel, an organisation development consultancy specialising in change communication, in 2001. He works internationally for private, public and third sector organisations and is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator. Kevin Ruck is the co-founder of PR Academy, the largest provider of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) qualifications and the editor of Exploring Internal Communication, also published by Routledge. Howard Krais co-founded True,, an employee experience and engagement consultancy, in 2023 following several senior roles in large global organisations and two years leading the UK chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Join us as we discuss leading the listening organisation. Host: Jo Moffatt

Special Guests: Mike Pounsford, Kevin Ruck and Howard Krais Leading the Listening Organisation was published in December 2023. This book explores tapping into employee voices for better decisions, innovation, and performance. ‘Leading the Listening Organisation' offers practical strategies, based on global research across 500 organisations, to create resilient workplaces where open communication and fresh ideas thrive. Essential reading for leaders, HR, and communication professionals. Topics covered include why listening matters, barriers to listening, creating listening climates and leadership's role in listening. There will be three of us in this episode. Mike Pounsford founded Couravel, an organisation development consultancy specialising in change communication, in 2001. He works internationally for private, public and third sector organisations and is an IAF Certified Professional Facilitator. Kevin Ruck is the co-founder of PR Academy, the largest provider of Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) qualifications and the editor of Exploring Internal Communication, also published by Routledge. Howard Krais co-founded True,, an employee experience and engagement consultancy, in 2023 following several senior roles in large global organisations and two years leading the UK chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Join us as we discuss leading the listening organisation. Listen Live (Archive Available) Host: Jo Moffatt

Singapore-based Jyoti Khan SCMP has built an enviable career over the last 20 years, rising to the top in internal communication for one of the world's biggest brands. After a stint in agency life, where she worked with some of the best technology, telecom, IT services, and financial brands in India, Asia and around the globe,  it was only natural Jyoti would eventually co-found her own consultancy. Bricks and Clicks is a strategic communication consultancy helping businesses lead through change and unlock opportunities for innovation, creativity and growth. Jyoti is passionate about working with leaders to energise and align teams to a common purpose, inspire change and help them build great organisational cultures. She is a former member of the Forbes Communications Council and immediate past chair of the Asia-Pacific Board of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). In this episode, she shares her career journey and the opportunities she has had to build a senior career in the communication profession. She also talks about the upcoming IABC Asia-Pacific Fusion Conference, and the value of networks and connections.Support the showGet ahead in your career as a communication professional or build communication capabilities for your organisation. Contact the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence today: https://www.thecsce.com/

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) annual World Conference in Toronto has just wrapped up, and boy was it an incredible learning experience!Across two-and-a-half days we heard from international speakers on a variety of corporate communication hot topics and trends, that are relevant not only for professional communicators, but for anyone who has communication as part of their work responsibilities (looking at you, leaders!).In this special episode of Less Chatter, More Matter, I'm going to share the three key trends I identified from the sessions I attended across the conference, and stay tuned to the end of the episode for a bonus - my summary and key takeaways from the woman who took Duolingo's TikTok account from just a few thousand followers to 6.7 million followers in a flash!Links relevant to this episodeIABC websiteZaria Parvas LinkedIn profileSay hi!Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I'm up to InstagramCheck out my websiteAsk a question

It's really no accident that Katie Macaulay is called, "a leading voice in employee communication". Katie is my latest guest and a podcast host herself, hosting The Internal Comms Podcast. She has a knack for the deep exploration of a range of topics with her guests from all around the world. She is not only a leading voice within internal communication but has really influenced the practice of internal communication.Katie is the Managing Director of the award-winning employee communications agency, AB, as well as an International Executive Board member at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). During this episode we explore Katie's book, 'From Cascade to Conversation' and how her many experiences in corporate and agency life have shaped her career. Katie is someone who's always had her eye on the prize, as she revealed candidly that she ended up leading the agency where she undertook her work experience. This episode is full of great learnings and top tips for building your career.Support the showGet ahead in your career as a communication professional or build communication capabilities for your organisation. Contact the Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence today: https://www.thecsce.com/

Kim Derrick Rozdeba is the Vice President of Communications, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability at Bayer Inc. in Canada. Kim is a senior communications and marketing expert with over thirty years of diverse experience in petroleum, airline, telecommunications, automotive, and life science industries.He has served on several boards and committees such as the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Youth Ag-Summit (architect), Canadian 4-H Council, Outstanding Young Farmers of Canada, Alberta Ballet, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Calgary's Science Centre, and the Commanderie de Bordeaux.Kim is passionate about building strong brands and is an avid blog writer on the topic. One day it occurred to him how little was written about branding from a gender perspective, especially from an entrepreneurial women brand leader. Exploring the idea, he realized this was an untold story of a long list of women he found so inspiring that he decided to make these inspirational women the subject of his first book, Branding Queens. We talk about brands, marketing, and a few of the extraordinary women entrepreneurs whose stories are in his new book.For information about Kim and his book: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/derrickrozdebahttps://rozdeba.comhttps://www.rozdeba.com/branding-queens-media-kit/—Richelle Wiseman: website | linkedin | facebook

Victoria is the Founder & CEO of Dewpoint Communications, Inc., a firm focused on helping people-powered businesses communicate better with their employees every day. Victoria works with clients ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 50 companies. Her global business experience includes more than 15 years of internal communications and engagement expertise. She has served as a trusted strategic advisor to dozens of CEOs and executives in 15+ industries & sectors. Victoria is highly regarded as an expert in leading employee experience and future of work in the communications profession. She has published research on the subject, and is a sought-after speaker and facilitator. She is also a certified Strategic Communications Management Professional (SCMP,) the highest global communications certification available and the only professional communications certification in the world to achieve ANSI ISO 17024. She holds a BA from Skidmore College, and an MA from Kings College London, as well as a PG Dip in Communications Management from Massey University and a Cert MS in Business Administration from Victoria University Wellington. Victoria is also a global Past Chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC.) What you will learn in this episode:  How Victoria's  international experience helped her be super valuable and understand employee communication Why employee communications are so vital to the success of any business Victoria's breakdown needs hierarchy and how it can guide companies to communicate effectively  The cultural difference between generations, and how shifting communications can help retention rate with millennials and younger generations How to get through to executives to make them understand the importance of employee communication Why we are currently experiencing a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to rethink communications in the workplace Victoria's advice for one new practice you can implement today to be a better communicator with your employees Resources: Website: Download our Insights Report: The New Rules of Employee Experience & Communications LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dewvictoria/

To our ALLME community: We appreciate your continued support of our weekly newsletter, RISE. The feedback and suggestions we receive are fantastic. Please continue to share this link with people you know and remind them to look out for us every Monday. We will continue to deliver the latest DEI/EDI developments and updates from around the world: https://mailchi.mp/9bcab56b961e/keep-in-touch   We appreciate you!   -- Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our S1:E3, we were pleased to welcome Danielle E. Norris, SCMP (she/her) of RETERO, Canada's largest national provider of non-profit group health insurance for education retirees. Danielle is an award-winning communication professional with 15 years of experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is a certified Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) with expertise in strategic planning, government relations, and community outreach. Danielle is a long-time member and volunteer of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). As a lover of books, Danielle started the Love of Literature book club to create a safe space for Black youth to review Black-focused books, participate in discussions, and connect with their peers. We encourage you to listen to the entire episode about Danielle's incredible journey and her insights on #ALLMe. We also encourage you to please leave us a rating and review through Apple Podcasts or Spotify (if you're using an Android device). We appreciate your feedback and will use it to make our future episodes even more engaging.   Subscribe to our weekly RISE newsletter for the latest DEI/EDI developments and updates from around the world: https://mailchi.mp/9bcab56b961e/keep-in-touch   Keep up to date with Danielle: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-e-norris-scmp-8a051724/   Visit Danielle's Love of Literature book club, Canada's only non-profit book club for Black youth: https://www.loveofliteraturebookclub.ca/   Continue to connect with A Leader Like Me to stay in the loop: Help us get to 400+ followers on Instagram!: https://instagram.com/aleaderlikeme We recently surpassed 1100 Twitter followers: https://twitter.com/aleaderlikeme Let's get to 300+ followers on LinkedIn! Follow us today: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-leader-like-me/   Email us your DEI/EDI conversation and content ideas: info@aleaderlikeme.com   For more about this topic, or about us, visit https://aleaderlikeme.com/ for all the info. 

We're doing something a little different for the final episode of 2021 As I look back and celebrate one year of the Phone Calls With Clever People Podcast I'm joined by my good friend Rohan Dredge from my first ever episode. Rohan joins me again to turn the tables and interview me for the show. In this episode we take time to reflect on where this all started, what's changed and what we're noticing in the world, what I've learned from over a year of interviews with clever people and what's next for me.  If you don't know me my name is Shane Michael Hatton and I'm the host of Phone Calls With Clever People. I'm a Queenslander by birth, Melbournian by choice, curious by nature and a creative at heart. I'm a leadership speaker, author, trainer and coach helping to develop Remarkable People Leaders. The kind of leaders that you talk about and remember. I love talking all things leadership, culture and communication. I'm a Gallup certified strengths coach, member of the Forbes Global Coaches Council, founder of the People Leaders Network and the author of ‘Lead The Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter'. I also serve as director for the Asia Pacific Region Board of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Let's Connect Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanemhatton/ Learn more about what I do and sign up for my newsletter at https://www.shanemhatton.com Follow me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shanemhatton  Follow me on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/shanemhatton  Reach out and email me at contact@shanemhatton.com     

Future-forward Thinking About Communications, Globally And For College Athletics With guest: Bonnie Caver, President & Founder, Reputation Lighthouse/former CoSIDA member and athletic communicator Host: Trip Durham, 2D Consulting, LLC Time: 29:27 For the Leadership CoSIDA professional development series, you'll hear from Bonnie (Bishop) Caver, President and Founder of Reputation Lighthouse, a branding and reputation marketing firm with offices in Denver and Austin. An award-winning brand communicator, Bonnie is a Certified Crisis Manager from the Institute of Crisis Management and is a Board member of both the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management. She began her career in athletic communications, serving as an assistant SID in the SEC. In honor of Global PR and Communications Month, Bonnie spoke with podcast host Trip Durham on the direction of strategic and crisis communications globally, nationally and for college athletics, offering future-forward thinking for athletic communicators and creatives, and more. What is Leadership CoSIDA? This 10-part year-long series began in October 2021 and is open to current CoSIDA dues-paying members with a cap of 75 participants. Leadership CoSIDA replaces the CoSIDA Leadership Forum held at the annual CoSIDA summer convention. The first session featuring athletics directors Michael Bazemore (Montana State), Bubba Cunningham (North Carolina) and Dr. Bren Stevens (Charleston (W.V.)) is available on-demand for subscribers in the CoSIDA Professional Development Hub. Register for the paid series at CoSIDA.com/register.

What do we hold to be true for ourselves? How do those beliefs affect how we share, communicate and process situations that happen in our lives? If I believe that I'm supposed to have children, and I don't, then I'm a failure. If I believe I'm supposed to have a specific career or look a certain way, but I don't, am I a failure? Brianne and Shane look at our core beliefs and how we will keep secrets from others instead of sharing our journey. The willingness to be seen in grief, to allow others to care for you, is truly a gift. ______If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.______More about Shane Michael HattonShane is a Australian by birth, Melbournian by choice, curious by nature and creative at heart. He has spent the last decade developing remarkable leaders and teams.He is an expert in leader communication, blending his experience in business & psychology to help leaders communicate, connect and collaborate more effectively in order to bring out the best in those they lead.As a speaker, coach and trainer, Shane has partnered with some of Australia's most well known and loved businesses across the NFP, public and private sectors and his work has been featured in a number of Australian and Global publications including Forbes, The Australian, Marketing, HRD, In The Black and more.His coaching helps individuals and teams better understand what makes them exceptional and how they can leverage that to achieve individual and collective outcomes.Shane is a Gallup certified strengths coach, member of the Forbes Global Coaches Council, founder of the People Leaders Network and the author of ‘Lead The Room – Communicate a Message That Counts in Moments That Matter'. Shane also serves as director for the Asia Pacific Region Board of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).Website - https://shanemhatton.com/LinkedIn - https://LinkedIn.com/in/shanemhattomInstagram - https://Instagram.com/shanemhattonPodcast (Phone Calls With Clever People) - https://plnk.to/pcwcpFacebook - https://facebook.com/shanemhatton________To find out more and register for SOBER VOICES: https://flow.sobervoices.co [use code SECRETLIFE20 for 20% off]____To find out more information about Brianne's book Secret Life of a Hollywood Sex & Love Addict, check out the website: https://secretlifenovel.com or At Amazon______HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe, Rate & Review: Apple PodcastsFollow & Listen  Spotify |  Stitcher | Google PodcastsSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonateYou can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)Official WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)Main WebsiteDirecting WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitter

In today's Comms Minute, you're going to hear how to take some of the stress out of your day. Natasha Nicholson who led the content and communication team at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) reflects on how yoga can help you become a better communicator, a better manager, and a better person. If you are looking for a reliable communication platform to help you reach all your employees with targeted communications, check out Smarp: https://smarp.com/

Content and channels: you can’t really have one without the other, but which is more important in the communications process today? In today's Comms Minute we look at this balance between content and channels and how to make sure they support each other. Our guest today is Natasha Nicholson, who led the content and communication team at the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and is now a content strategy and production lead at Kantola Training Solutions. If you are looking for a reliable communication platform to help you reach all your employees with targeted communications, check out Smarp: https://smarp.com/

Caron Hawco, ABC, PMP, ICD.D is an accomplished communications and reputation strategist, stakeholder and professional project manager, local content  diversity advisor, negotiator and facilitator.As President of the Caron Hawco Group, she offers deep industry knowledge, business expertise, a strong network and global experience to help manage strategic relationships, build reputation, open doors to new markets and solve complex stakeholder challenges.Caron is a specialist in oil and gas and the former Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil and Gas Industry Association (NOIA). Her recent projects have included international oil and gas trade missions (Guyana and Norway), stakeholder management in the technology industry, sustainability agreements in natural resources and supplier diversity.From 2008-2015, Caron held management positions with Norwegian national oil company, Statoil, serving as a member of its Offshore Canada leadership team, contributing to global corporate initiatives, such as its Arctic and East Coast Canada Strategies and leading the development of its North American Communications Strategy. She also held a lead role during a corporate negotiation relating to a deep- water development, offshore Canada.For over twenty years, Caron has provided strategic advice to corporate and industry leaders from international corporations, all levels of government and industry associations. She has worked in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, mining, R&D, healthcare, organized labour, advanced technology as well as the social services, not-for- profit and education sectors.Caron is an internationally accredited communicator (ABC), who was also awarded Newfoundland and Labrador's Communications Professional of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She is also a petroleum industry columnist with Natural Resources Magazine (Atlantic Business Magazine). To connect with Caron and maybe send her a note visit: www.linkedin.com/in/caronhawco/New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.You can also visit www.GaleForceWins.comTo message Gerry visit: www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

Today the hosts of Full-time Black Woman podcast are joined by Steph to discuss what a mentee/mentor relationship is, what it isn’t and how beneficial it can be to all those involved. So whether you have a mentor or you’re still trying to find one, there are plenty of gems dropped for all in this episode. Steph is a communications professional with over 15 years of experience in print and digital media, publications, marketing, and event management in the nonprofit sector.She has worked in communications and events offices for the University of Pittsburgh, the City University of New York at Queens College, and most recently, at Community Healthcare Network where she oversaw press, events, publications, external and internal websites, and internal and executive communications. Additionally, she has published freelance pieces for Essence.com and Clutch Magazine, and her works have garnered her recognition from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).She oversees the entire Communications function for a large national nonprofit and responsible for designing and supporting the execution of strategies to advance communication, branding, and public relations priorities, and ensure all communications are effective across a variety of key internal and external stakeholder groups.Steph holds a B.A. in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh and is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!!Catch up on some of our many articles on our Blog !!  Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwomanFollow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman***********************************************************************************************************BUZZSPROUT LINK:fulltimeblackwoman.com/buzzsprout/***********************************************************************************************************INSTACART LINK:fulltimeblackwoman.com/instacart/

Danielle is an award-winning marketing and communication executive, heading up the brand, marketing and communication function at global engineering and advisory firm, Aurecon, in Melbourne. Making it to Chief Marketing Officer doesn't happen by chance; it takes strong determination and making the right career decisions and that is exactly what Danielle has done throughout her career. She is a certified Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) and Vice Chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She enjoys leading high-performing teams, and as Danielle says: "I love learning, sharing knowledge and developing people". There is no doubt in my mind that working with Danielle would be a very rewarding experience, so I was absolutely thrilled to welcome her to this episode of A View From The Top.Support the show (https://cropleycomms.com.au/subscribe.html)

Amsterdam-based Michael Nord was one of the first communication professionals in the world to gain his Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) certification, through the Global Communication Certification Council (GCCC). He also has an MBA. In this episode Michael shares his amazing career journey from soldier to award-winning communication professional. He has a wealth of business and communication knowledge and now works as the Client Services Director at the Fifth Business, an integrated change management, communications, learning and design agency. He has also led our profession from the front, being involved at the local, regional and international levels with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for a number of years. Support the show (https://cropleycomms.com.au/subscribe.html)

John Clemons has done it all – marketing communication, media relations, crisis, change, training, and is now an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina in the US. What a career journey he has had, heading up internal communication for companies like Raytheon, Walmart, Nextel, and Marriott International where he was a Global VP. John has been incredibly active in leading our profession through his volunteerism, particularly with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), where he is an inductee in the Southern Region Hall of Fame, past chair of the IABC, and continues to be active running his own practice, teaching and consulting.In this episode, we explore not just his career but hear some pearls of wisdom about getting ahead in organisations and overcoming challenges.Support the show (https://cropleycomms.com.au/subscribe.html)

In this episode I speak with communication extraordinaire Sue Heuman ABC, MC. Sue is an accredited business communication professional with almost four decades of experience under her belt. She has won many awards and holds the distinguished Master Communicator designation in Canada. She was also awarded the coveted Rae Hamlin Award by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for her work in advancing accreditation and certification. In 2002 Sue co-founded Focus Communication with her husband Dean and has not looked back, putting her wealth of experience into play for her multinational client base. In this episode, we explore everything from her career to equity for women in leadership roles and her passion for the profession and mentoring others.Support the show (https://cropleycomms.com.au/subscribe.html)

Welcome to episode 224 of the IABC International Podcast. On this episode The City of Edmonton's Andrea Soler and Matthew Gresiuk from Sticks and Stones join us to speak about how city hall engaged with the citizens of Canada's oil patch on the hot button topic of the environment. -- IABC members benefit from so many opportunities throughout the organization. One of them is to contribute to Catalyst by writing influential articles that members and visitors to the IABC website from across the world will benefit from. Check out the article from the author of The Four Highly Effective Stages of Crisis Management - Janie Jordan. People Before Profit: Promoting products and services during COVID-19 is featured in the latest section on the homepage of iabc.com -- The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is pleased to announce the Agency/Team of the Year Award nominees for the 2020 IABC Gold Quill Awards program (#IABCGQ). For more than 40 years, the Gold Quill Awards have recognized business communication excellence worldwide and is acknowledged as one of the most prestigious awards programs in the industry. Read More: https://www.iabc.com/gold-quill-award-2020-agency-team-of-the-year-nominees-announced/ -- Thank you to everyone who has been kind enough to share this podcast with friends and colleagues. Our continued growth is thanks to you. Music is from Joakim Karud (soundcloud.com/joakimkarud) Produced and presented by Dan Gold This is an IABC production. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iabc/message

Power of Story - "Misty Blue Media"Misty Starks is CEO of Misty Blue Media and of 3B Resources Group Public Relations, which is named one of the top PR firms in Houston. Misty has served as a communications and marketing consultant for Fortune Global 500 energy companies and industry leaders in education and human resources. Prior to her work in corporate America, Misty was a producer for the internationally syndicated television program, Judge Alex. She was also a Web producer for Black Entertainment Television (BET), where she created digital content for the network's flagship shows.  Misty has served as a television news writer and producer at KRIV-TV in Houston and at New York 1 News in New York City. Her written work has appeared in various publications in print and online including Ebony magazine, The Huffington Post, Essence magazine, and others, as well as in national commercials for television and radio. Misty is the recipient of various awards for communications excellence including accolades from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), and the American Marketing Association (AMA). In 2018, she received a Certificate of Recognition from the office of Mayor Sylvester Turner. She was also awarded the inaugural Brilliance Maker Award from WBEA; the Choice Award for service from the Houston Minority Business Development Agency; the Entrepreneur Leadership Award from Houston Power Professionals Network; and the Power 25 Houston Award from Walker's Legacy, among others. She has been featured and quoted by various media outlets including American Express Open Forum, Fox News, Houston Business Journal and others.A staunch supporter of small business, Misty serves on the Board of Directors of the Houston West Chamber of Commerce. She is also a board member of Imagine Excellence, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on leadership, scholarship, and mentorship among youth. Misty is the founder and president of the Black Public Relations Society – Houston Chapter, a member of the Public Relations Society of America and a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Misty holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a Master of Liberal Arts degree in communications from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, TX. During her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, live music, and reading.Don't Miss This Episode…“This Is The Year For Your New Book”

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga interviews Zora Artis.Zora is the chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), on the Asia Pacific regional board. She was formerly on the ABC international executive board from 2016 to 2019 and Zora served on the IABC Victorian chapter board.Zora is the CEO of Artis Advisory a strategic advisory practice focused on helping clients succeed, whether it's solving a business problem, or leveraging opportunities through better organizational alignment, engagement and communication.Zora has almost three decades of experience in business marketing, communication, advertising and branding and a passion for risk - and she gets to the nitty gritty of developing a risk appetite in her chat with Helga.Boards Zora is on:International Association of Business Communicators: https://www.iabc.com/Contact Zora or find out more about her: https://au.linkedin.com/in/zoraartisResources Zora mentions: How Great Leaders Inspire Action with Simon Sinek: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action/transcript?language=enGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance with Angela Duckworth: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=enDare to Lead by Brene Brown: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

The worst nightmare of many retirement plan fiduciaries is to find themselves the target of a class action ERISA or 401(k) lawsuit.  My guests today, are intimately familiar with that feeling and more importantly, lived to tell about it.  Returning to the podcast I have Jamie Fleckner, ERISA Litigation Chair at Goodwin and Diane Gallagher, the Chair of the American Century Corporate Retirement Plan Committee. During this fascinating conversation you will hear how the 401(k) class action against American Century got started, what the plaintiffs were alleging, what it was like to be personally named in a multi-million dollar lawsuit, defending fiduciary decisions at trial and much more.  This episode is probably one of the more timely, informational and even emotional ones to date, enjoy!   Guest Bios Diane Gallagher is the Chair of the American Century Investments Corporate Retirement Plan Committee.  She is responsible for developing content and value-add programs for clients and is also a spokesperson on retirement investing.  Diane originally joined American Century Investments in 1995 and developed communication programs for clients of J.P. Morgan/American Century Retirement Plan Services. Prior to returning to American Century in 2012, Diane was vice president, Retirement Insights for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Previously, she led product marketing for J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services and directed the participant communications and education department. Prior to 1995, Diane served as media relations manager for the Mutual Fund Education Alliance (MFEA). She also worked in Corporate Communications and Marketing for Sinai Health Care System in Detroit, Michigan.  Diane earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, magna cum laude, from the University of Detroit. She is accredited by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and has earned many awards for her communication programs. She is a Board member of the Hands & Hearts Auxiliary for Children for Children’s Mercy Hospital and is a member of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program, class of 2019.  She is Past-President of the Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City and currently serves on its Advisory Board. In 2007, Diane was named one of Kansas City’s “40 Under 40” leaders by Ingram’s magazine. A frequent conference speaker, she holds Series 7, 63 and 24 licenses. Jamie Fleckner is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry practice and Chair of its ERISA Litigation practice. Mr. Fleckner represents clients in a wide array of complex commercial litigation, with a focus on financial services and products, including investment management. He regularly litigates class and derivative actions under ERISA, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and related federal and state laws. His practice also focuses on regulatory investigations and governmental proceedings, and has represented clients before the U.S. Department of Labor, Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Justice, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation and state authorities. Mr. Fleckner’s success in litigating cutting edge legal issues has been profiled in The American Lawyer’s Big Suits and Litigator of the Week features. According to Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business where Mr. Fleckner has been selected for inclusion since 2014, Mr. Fleckner is “at the top of his game,” and is “a rare thought leader” on ERISA litigation. Since 2015, he has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the list of Who’s Who Legal: Pensions and Benefits. 401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Struggling with a fiduciary issue, looking for strategies to improve employee retirement outcomes or curious about the impact of current events on your retirement plan? We've had conversations with retirement industry leaders to address these and other relevant topics! You can easily explore over one hundred prior on-demand audio interviews here. Don't forget to subscribe as we release a new episode each Friday!  

Showing how communication benefits your organization depends on measuring what matters most—and how to turn what you learn into actionable results. Join four Fellows of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) for a real-time conversation about what technology exists to help you measure your programs, package and present the results, and produce more complex analyses to present to leadership.  We’ll also explore non-technology means of measurement and other approaches to demonstrating that your communication efforts are paying off. The panel, moderated by FIR host Shel Holtz, featured Amanda Hamilton-Attwell, Mary Hills, Jim Shaffer, and Angela Sinickas discussing measurement, beer, and other means of proving communication's worth to the powers that be.Continue Reading → The post Circle of Fellows #40: Demonstrating the Value of Communication / Measurement appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

George Mocharko helps create authentic, crafted, strategic messaging for small businesses, start-ups, and non-profits. He also specializes in digital and print publications management, with professional-quality newsletter & magazine design and production, including marketing collateral creation. George has a Master's degree in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University's School of Policy, Government and International Affairs and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Mason. He studied Digital Marketing at Georgetown and Front-End Web Development at General Assembly. He is a member of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Society for Technical Communication, Graphic Artists Guild, and Project Management Institute®.   Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/ux-of-technical-documentation-george-mocharko/   What You Will Learn From This Episode People don't read the whole doc, they need an executive summary. Focus on the UX of technical documentation. Remember that they are consumed by people, not technology. Start thinking about doc from inception and include a tech writer role. Make sure the documentation is accessible when anyone picks it up. A documentation specialist's job is to capture, aggregate, sort and redistribute knowledge. Professionals think 9-5, M-F. It's not time management, its energy management. Cater to energy and communication styles.

With Generation Z just starting to enter the workforce, companies now employ workers representing six distinct generations (as defined by the Pew Research Center). A few members of the Greatest Generation, born before 1928, are still working, as are a considerable number of the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945). Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are still prevalent and retiring at lower numbers than historical trends indicate. GenX (born between 1965 and 1980) are still very much in the workplace, while Millennials (born between 1981 and 1997) represent the largest number of employees in America today. Each of these generations has been defined with different values, different expectations, and different generational experiences that influence their world views. In this episode of Circle of Fellows, four Fellows of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) discuss the role communicators can play in addressing generations and how the demographic fits among other employee breakouts.Continue Reading → The post Circle of Fellows #16: Communicating in a Multigenerational Workplace appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

With Generation Z just starting to enter the workforce, companies now employ workers representing six distinct generations (as defined by the Pew Research Center). A few members of the Greatest Generation, born before 1928, are still working, as are a considerable number of the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945). Baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) are still prevalent and retiring at lower numbers than historical trends indicate. GenX (born between 1965 and 1980) are still very much in the workplace, while Millennials (born between 1981 and 1997) represent the largest number of employees in America today. Each of these generations has been defined with different values, different expectations, and different generational experiences that influence their world views. In this episode of Circle of Fellows, four Fellows of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) discuss the role communicators can play in addressing generations and how the demographic fits among other employee breakouts.Continue Reading → The post Circle of Fellows #16: Communicating in a Multigenerational Workplace appeared first on FIR Podcast Network.

On PopHealth Week Wednesday, November 16th 2016 our special guest is Jennifer Benz, the Chief Executive Officer at Benz Communications. 'Jennifer Benz has been on the leading edge of employee benefits communication for 14 years—starting with early adopter consumer driven health plans and now with innovative wellness and social media strategies. Her work has been recognized by Business Insurance, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the Profit Sharing Council of America, Employee Benefit News and others.' Join PopHealth Week co-hosts Fred Goldstein and Gregg Masters for an informative chat with this marketing and communications expert! Produced by Gregg Masters for Health Innovation Media.

Wednesday, November 16th 2016 our special guest is Jennifer Benz, the Chief Executive Officer at Benz Communications. 'Jennifer Benz has been on the leading edge of employee benefits communication for 14 years—starting with early adopter consumer driven health plans and now with innovative wellness and social media strategies. Her work has been recognized by Business Insurance, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), the Profit Sharing Council of America, Employee Benefit News and others.' Join PopHealth Week co-hosts Fred Goldstein andGregg Masters for an informative chat with this marketing and communications expert! Produced by Gregg Masters for Health Innovation Media.  

The Kansas City Quills are open for your entries now. If you don’t know, the Quills are the premiere competition for KC communicators to get professional feedback and recognition for the great work that you do every day. It’s not rocket science to enter, but you can’t wait too long because the deadline for submission is April 15th. In this podcast we talk to Stacey Dickson, who is overseeing this year’s competition, and we also speak to a previous best of show winner. Learn more and get assistance at: http://kciabc.com/kansas-city-quills/ Learn more about KC/IABC, Kansas City's premier organization for professional communicators, at www.kciabc.com. Intro music courtesy www.pacdv.com/sounds KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We’re also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

Register for this event today: http://www.cvent.com/d/34qf3n/4W Communicators know a brand is more than just the look and feel. It includes positioning, perception and even a sense of purpose. Sometimes to stay relevant and continue to deliver on brand promise, organizations need to rebrand. To be prepared for a future rebrand and ensure success, join us for Rebrand For Success at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 to hear brand expert Clifton Alexander, REACTOR Design Studio, share his expertise in helping organizations rebrand. Intro and outro music courtesy of www.pacdv.com/sounds KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We’re also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

Clients may have unrealistic expectations when it comes to the amount of time required today for a product or service to gain traction. This session discusses the reasons and solutions. about Mike: Michael B. Perini is owner, perini & associates. Mike has worked in the public relations and marketing field for more than 30 years. He's an award winning writer and a Public Relations Society of America, Silver Anvil recipient. American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU) uses the firm’s PR and marketing materials in several of their marketing courses as examples of real world work. Perini holds an "ABC" accreditation from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). for more tips: WWW.PERINIASSOCIATES.COM OR ON FACEBOOK WE ALSO ARE ON TWITTER AND YOUTUBE

I am the parrot as I want to “squawk” in this post about what I think is becoming a lost art in today’s techno world with serious public relations implications. Yes, we have smart phones, radar guns, ATM machines, police scanners, electronic billboards and applications that allow one to program a TV from an iphone (yes, I have done that!) – all assisting with quick communications! But, as great as these devices are (Comment if you think otherwise) to our community, what is the long-standing impact on business community relations? ABOUT MIKE Michael B. Perini is owner, perini & associates. Mike has worked in the public relations and marketing field for more than 30 years. He's an award winning writer and a Public Relations Society of America, Silver Anvil recipient. American Public University (APU) and American Military University (AMU) uses the firm’s PR and marketing materials in several of their marketing courses as examples of real world work. Perini holds an "ABC" accreditation from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). FOR MORE TIPS YOU CAN CONTACT US AT WWW.PERINIASSOCIATES.COM OR ON FACEBOOK WE ALSO ARE ON TWITTER AND YOUTUBE UNTIL NEXT TIME…

Kirk Hasenzahl,co-founder and president of RareWired, will be one of four panelists discussing "iPhone and iPad Apps: Tips from the Pros" at our luncheon at Brio on the Plaza on Thursday, April 18. In this podcast, Kirk discusses how companies should evaluate their need for an app, which apps to consider developing and what to do when the app is done. Learn more and register here: http://tinyurl.com/creos77 Breakdown instrumental courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We’re also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

Matt Dunn and Lance Yoder are part of the team involved in the re-launch of Cerner.com. Share lessons they learned about content strategy, SEO and Google's content filters as they worked behind the scenes on this massive project. Every communicator will be able to apply principles from this presentation to the content they are creating and sharing. Want to hear more? Join Matt and Lance at KC/IABC's Thursday, March 14, breakfast at Brio on The Plaza. Register now: http://tinyurl.com/bdyz3fa Learn more about us at www.kc.iabc.com. Breakdown instrumental courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We’re also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

The deadline to submit your entry for the Kansas City Quill awards (formerly called the Bronze Quill Awards) is Friday, March 15. Sara Folkerts, KC/IABC president, shares how participation in this competition and gala can distinguish your career and your company. She also provides some tips on how to submit your entry to maximize your competitive advantage. Hosted by Roy Harryman. Breakdown instrumental courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We're also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

Breakdown intro music courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Chakisse Newton, named in 2009 by Toastmasters International as one of the 10 best speakers in the world, is a keynote speaker at the KC/IABC BCS on Feb. 15. She will share practical tips and techniques to improve every communication, whether written or verbal, professional or personal. Chakisse will show why most communications fail, how to avoid communication pitfalls, how to increase productivity with better communication skills and how to communicate effectively with different types of personalities. Learn more and register here: www.kc.iabc.com/business-communicators-summit. About KC/IABC KC/IABC is the Kansas City chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). KC/IABC, the 2012 International Chapter of the Year, provides professional development, networking and career opportunities for a wide variety of communications professionals. Our diverse membership represents the professions of public relations, corporation communications, marketing, design, videography, photography and more. Our members work in communications for large corporations, small businesses, ad agencies and non-profits. We're also pleased to have a number of self-employed entrepreneurs in our ranks, as well as college students who are looking forward to a career in the field.

                          Greg Niemann graduated with a degree in journalism from California State University, Los Angeles, and is an accredited business communicator. He was a communications manager and publications editor with United Parcel Service for over 34 years before he retired in January 1995. Niemann was president of both the Los Angeles and Orange County chapters of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and was named Communicator of the Year by that organization. He has also served on the board of directors of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC). He worked for UPS as a teenager in 1957-58, and then served in the U.S. Army in Germany where he earned the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) with the highest score in the battalion. He returned to UPS as a Hollywood center delivery driver, and was promoted into management where he edited the company magazine, the Big Idea, in Southern California. Later he coordinated the editing of numerous company publications throughout the West Coast, and often helped organize visits of key UPS executives. He has personally known every UPS CEO from founder Jim Casey to the recent Mike Eskew.  Since retirement, he has been a newspaper columnist and still contributes regularly to several publications. Presently, Niemann is on staff of the San Clemente Journal, writing the award-winning South of the Border column and a travel column featuring Palm Springs and other desert destinations. Most of his articles are travel- or Baja-related, including a series on the Baja missions along with numerous fishing and off-road racing articles.  Niemann’s books include Baja Fever, Baja Legends, Palm Springs Legends, Big Brown: The Untold Story of UPS and Las Vegas Legends. The memoirs brought out in Baja Fever created a loyal following of Baja fans. Baja Legends, which focuses on the characters, events, and locations that put Baja California on the map, won an award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California, and is in its third printing. Palm Springs Legends has been one of the top sellers in all Coachella Valley bookstores since its release, and is now also in its third printing. Big Brown is in several languages world-wide, and Las Vegas Legends is being released by Sunbelt Publications in mid-2011.  A popular speaker, Niemann has presented numerous slide shows and/or book signings at venues including: Barnes & Noble, Borders, Costco, Discover Baja Travel Club; Distant Lands Travel Club, Book Expo America, and the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. He is a member of the Friends of the Palm Springs Library, the Palm Springs Historical Society, the Las Vegas/Clark County Library District Foundation, and the Friends of Classic Las Vegas. He enjoys big game ocean fishing, fresh water fishing, and other outdoor activities, like hiking, bicycling, and rafting.  Niemann is a fourth generation Californian whose great grandfather at one time published the Pomona Progress and Independent. He and his wife reside in southern California. They travel as much as possible and also have a weekend home in Baja California, Mexico.