BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:141@iabc.bc.ca DTSTART:20170425T090000Z DTEND:20170425T100000Z DTSTAMP:20170420T104052Z URL:https://iabc.bc.ca/upcoming-events/webinar-communication-in-a-post-tru th-world/ SUMMARY:Webinar: Communication in a Post-Truth World DESCRIPTION:This panel of communication professionals from around the world will discuss strategies and solutions for handling organizational communi cation in a world where “fake news” and “alternative facts” are co mmon terms. Some brands have found themselves stuck in the middle of contr oversies they didn’t ask for\, while others have made the conscious choi ce to take a stand on issues that strike at the heart of their brand value s.\n\nThe group will discuss recent world events and what they mean to a p rofession that is guided to make consistent\, responsible\, ethical and le gal choices. The IABC Code of Ethics states\, “As a professional communi cator\, you have the potential to influence economies and affect lives. Th is power carries with it significant responsibilities.” The code also st ates “I am honest—my actions bring respect for and trust in the commun ication profession” and “I communicate accurate information and prompt ly correct any error.” How can a communication professional follow throu gh on these commitments if a new norm makes it acceptable to deliver an al ternative version of the truth?\n\n \;\n\nModerator/Shel Holtz\, found ed Holtz Communication + Technology in 1996 after 20 years with Fortune 50 0 companies and global consulting firms. He specializes in strategic commu nication with an emphasis on internal communication and the use of digital and social media for enhancing employee communication. Holtz is a prolif ic blogger\, a pioneer podcaster\, and author of six communication books. He is a Fellow of IABC\, the Society for New Communication Research\, and The Mayo Clinic Social Media Network.\n\n \;\n\nPanelist/Brandie Clabo rn\, is the head of communications at Intel Security\, leads the company ’s employee communications\, public relations\, executive communications and analyst relations teams. Brandie’s mission is to help keep people s afe from cyber criminals so every person on Earth can enjoy our connected world. She’s a passionate speaker\, a frequent blogger\, and an avid soc ial media enthusiast. Prior roles span internal and external communication s\, with a long track record in investor relations.\n\n \;\n\nPanelist /Katherine Bradshaw\, is head of communications at the Institute of Busin ess Ethics (IBE). She is the author of two IBE Good Practice Guides on thi s topic: Communicating Ethical Values: An IBE Good Practice Guide and Deve loping and Using Business Ethics Scenarios: An IBE Good Practice Guide. Th ese Good Practice Guides include case studies and examples of the practica l ways in which companies communicate ethics.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nPan elist/Subhamoy Das\, is a former journalist\, social media maven and comm unications professional based in India. He has more than 18 years of exper ience in public relations and corporate communication\, having worked with top multinational corporations in India. He is a director with Deloitte i n India and also serves on the board of IABC’s Asia-Pacific region.\n\n& nbsp\;\n\n \;\n\nPanelist/Anelia Varela\, heads up The Writer’s U.S. office and is helping brands like Unilever\, Cisco\, Google and Electroni c Arts realize the power of words to change how people see them\, stand ou t from the crowd\, make their customers happier\, shape their culture\, an d even make and save money in the process. In her 19-year career\, Varela ’s thoughts and words have appeared in books\, newspapers\, design annua ls\, magazines\, blogs\, and up the sides of Guinness bottles.\n\nFree to  the public END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR