Category Archives: Blog

Expand your network and grow your career with IABC/BC: Calling for speakers interested in presenting at our upcoming Professional Development events!

By Mandy Chow
September 10, 2024

IABC/BC Call for Speakers is an open invitation to all business professional communicators, thought leaders, executives, consultants, and academics. We are interested to share and hold discussions about your stories… Read more

Joaquin, a multi award-winner and recent graduate, shares his story about finding the first ‘big kid job’

By Joaquin Suarez
August 27, 2024

You’ve heard these buzzwords in undergrad: “volunteer,” “co-op,” “network,” “workshop.” Follow these steps and success will knock at your door. I took this advice to heart so much that my… Read more

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How to create an infographic in 5 steps

By Mona Lee
July 18, 2024

If video is the most popular visual marketing content, then why should you include infographics in your branding strategy? Here are statistics on why they are worthwhile. These are convincing… Read more

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5 Tips for Writing More Effective Video Scripts

By Andrew Muir. Abridged version by Mona Lee.
May 19, 2024

With the growing popularity of short form video content, video script writing is an indispensable craft and an essential skill that communicators can add to their toolbelts. A video script… Read more

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Congratulations to the 2024 Wave Award nominees!

By Jane Campbell
April 12, 2024

Pictured top row left to right: Alison Müller, Mariel Dela Cruz, Michaela Davies, Mona Lee, Bulla Islam. Bottom row left to right: Naseam Thorseth, Sherry Sheffman, Stephanie Dunn, Carson Keller,… Read more

Nominations are open for the 2024/25 IABC/BC board of directors!

By Maycko Macapugas
March 27, 2024

Find out why you should consider joining the Board of Directors from Maycko Macapugas, our vice president for the 2023/24 chapter year. 

Jennifer Wah, 2023 Long Beach Award Winner

By Mona Lee
March 15, 2024

The Long Beach Award recognizes a communicator with a long history as an IABC/BC volunteer with 5+ years of significant, creative contributions to the chapter. The winner of the 2023… Read more

Q&A with 2023 New Navigator Winner Yvonne Anderson

By Jane Campbell
February 27, 2024

Yvonne, pictured left, with Naseam Ahmadi who nominated her for the New Navigator Award. Yvonne Anderson won the 2023 IABC/BC New Navigator Award for her commitment and dedication as an… Read more

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Top tips for a winning Wave Award Submission

By Jane Campbell
February 27, 2024

Ahoy communicators! The nomination period for the 2024 Wave Awards is now open.  The Wave Awards are IABC/BC’s signature awards program, recognizing our chapter’s exceptional communications professionals and volunteers. I… Read more

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Jeanette LeBlanc, Gold Quill Award Winner in Marketing, Advertising and Brand Communication

By Mona Lee
January 29, 2024

Jeanette LeBlanc and her team were honoured with the Gold Quill Award for building an employer brand platform to raise awareness for careers at BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), part… Read more

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