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Media Tour attendees got to visit 3 of Metro Vancouver’s most influential media outlets and learned how to work more effectively with editors, producers and reporters. They heard directly from the newsroom and how media develop their content, source stories and prioritize story pitches. Speakers included: Harold Munro, Deputy Managing Editor, The Vancouver Sun Johnny Mah, Promotions Coordinator / Publicity, CTV British Columbia Asifa Lalji Regional Communications Manager, BC Region, CBC News Vancouver Wayne Williams, News Director, CBC News Vancouver Guest Speaker: Blogger Raul Pacheco-Vega, PhD Lecturer, Department of Political Science, The University of British Columbia @hummingbird604 Raul gave a luncheon talk on 'Developing Robust Online Communities with Pinterest, Foresquare & Instagram'. IABC/BC Learning series, sponsored by CISION

At Steamworks in Gastown for the IABC/BC Spring Social and Volunteer Recognition event. Attendees got new ideas on how to refresh their wardrobe and personal brand with a fashion show of upcoming spring trends by local retailers Dream Apparel, Lüt Boutique and DEVIL MAY WEAR. They also got to take advantage of a complimentary professional headshot compliments of Ballistic Arts Media Studios Inc. The event also recognized the hard work of those that keep our chapter running so smoothly – our volunteers.

IABC/BC's premier event of the year, recognizing the best communicators in BC. In addition to honouring the winners of the Bronze Quill Awards, the President’s Award winners – Volunteer of the Year and Outstanding New Volunteer – and the Student Communicator of the Year will was presented. This year, wasn't just about celebrating the awards but also, sharing the expertise and knowledge of those voted to be the best in BC communications. Each of the Bronze Quill Award winners hosted an engaging ‘Best in BC’ master class presentation, ‘Pecha Kucha’ style.

September 2011 kickoff event