Category Archives: Blog

Winner of the 2021 IABC/BC Making Waves Award – Natalie Lim

By Natalie Lim
April 28, 2022

I started my professional career as a communicator in January 2020—bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and with no clue that a global pandemic would consume our lives just a few months later. For… Read more

Winner of the 2021 SAIL Award – Adeline Siaw

By Adeline Siaw
March 19, 2022

Last summer, I was awarded the SAIL Award (Student Advancing in Learning) at the annual Wave Awards. The SAIL Awards is bestowed upon a post-secondary student in communication, marketing or… Read more

Join the IABC Pen Pal program

By Martina Buehler, MA, IABC Volunteer
February 15, 2022

We are relaunching the IABC Pen Pal program! Do you recall the last time you put pen to paper? Take a break from Zoom calls, social media, emails and all… Read more

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Service Design Case Study: BC Assessment Complaint Process

By Graphically Speaking
January 31, 2022

Understanding the service exchanges between an organization and its customers can help to better align customer needs with a company’s processes, and where there are exchange friction points, these can… Read more

What’s on your 2022 wish list?

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
January 21, 2022

A new calendar year often brings renewed energy fueled by words that inspire us to set and realize our goals. Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every time you tear… Read more

🎄 A warm holiday greeting to my IABC British Columbia family! 🎄

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
December 15, 2021

While it’s hard to believe that another year is coming to an end, I am foremost grateful to have the opportunity to reflect on this momentous period with all of… Read more

Why is service design important?

By Graphically Speaking
December 12, 2021

Marketers and communicators need to understand what Service Design (SD) is and how it fits into their responsibilities when planning and designing the new company website, online portal or employee… Read more

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Communicating for a strong and resilient British Columbia

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
November 19, 2021

Like many of you, I’ve been looking at the widespread damage caused by severe flooding and landslides across our province with dismay. My thoughts and strength go to our chapter… Read more

Giving thanks and moving forward, thoughtfully

By José Vargas, President
October 17, 2021

It seems as if September has vanished in the blink of an eye. I know that for many of our members it has—September was a busy period. When I reflect… Read more

Community first and always—welcome to the 2021/22 IABC/BC program year!

By José Vargas, IABC/BC President
September 21, 2021

Great to have you with us again! The final days of a long, hot summer (the new long, cold winter) are with us, marking a transition period for many. Shorter… Read more

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