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November 2018
From Tactician to Strategist: The trends shaping communications with PR pro Daniel Tisch
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m., First Canadian Place, FCP Gallery, 100 King St. W. (entrance near Cactus Club) Are you a tactician or a strategist? Clients and colleagues appreciate the value that a communications strategist can add, in addition to supporting them with tactics and tools. Whether you’re an independent communicator, work in an agency, the sole communicator or part of a larger corporate communications team, you’ll take away valuable tips about how to expand your practice,…
Find out more »December 2018
IABC/Toronto’s Holiday Networking Event
Where has 2018 gone? It’s been fast and furious, but it’s not quite over yet. IABC/Toronto is hosting our last event of the year, our annual Holiday Networking Event, and we’d love you to join us. Give yourself the gift of growing your professional network. Come and celebrate a year of successful communications with your fellow IABC members and communications peers. Here are five reasons why networking is important: Will help you climb the career ladder Can help with starting…
Find out more »January 2019
Cannabis Communications Interactive Discussion
Featuring: Scott Davidson, Director, Strategic Communications, The Supreme Cannabis Company, and Ashley Chiu, Senior Consultant and Risk and Research Leader, Cannabis Industry, Ernst & Young In this interactive session, you will hear about lessons learned by corporations across the industry. Discover how some organizations, such as The Supreme Cannabis Company, build brand awareness while adhering to strict regulatory restrictions. You will leave this session with a better understanding of how: • a proactive, integrated communication plan works in an evolving…
Find out more »February 2019
PIC Winter Social
Ready to shake off those winter blues? Join us at the PIC Winter Social and warm up with your indie peers. Network and catch up with members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) at this free casual get-together in a cozy (and central) location. Have a drink and a bite to eat while you make new friends and get to know others better. Get advice from your fellow indies, or compare notes about how small communications businesses can…
Find out more »Re-PR-esent! Communicators’ Talent Expo
Calling all communications professionals within the first seven years of practice, recent grads, and students! Do you want to meet with industry thought leaders? Are you ready to gain valuable insight into the PR and communications world? Are you ready for your next career move? We’ve got you covered because we believe good things happen when you put job creators and job seekers in the same room. Join these 20 innovative companies for a three-hour networking session that could launch…
Find out more »Harnessing the Power of Data to Elevate the Role of Internal Communications with Leaders
Featuring: Priya Bates, ABC, SCMP, MC, IABC Fellow, and President of Inner Strength Communication Inc.; Sarah Kennedy, Director Corporate Communications of RSA Canada and 2018 OVATION Award of Merit winner for internal communication; Crystal Moss, Manager of Communications and Special Projects for The Regional Municipality of York and 2018 Silver Leaf Award of Excellence winner for employee engagement; hosted by Ali Rodriguez, Content Marketing Specialist and Creative Strategy, from ContactMonkey. This event promises to help internal communicators increase their ability to use…
Find out more »March 2019
Networking in Your Neighbourhood: Networking in the north
If you’re a communicator who works or lives just north of Toronto, this is your chance to get to know your local peers in the profession. We’re hosting a free networking event at The Owl and Firkin pub in Markham. Join us for an opportunity to network with other communicators and learn about IABC/Toronto. Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Location: The Owl and Firkin, 7181 Woodbine Ave. (near Woodbine and Steeles avenues), Markham Cost: Free,…
Find out more »IABC/Toronto’s Communicator of the Year Breakfast
Please join us to honour this year’s recipient, Maayan Ziv, Founder and CEO of AccessNow. Hear her keynote presentation and connect with fellow communications professionals while learning from Maayan about best practices in the growing field of advocacy communications. The IABC/Toronto Communicator of the Year is a prestigious award given annually since 1997 to an inspiring leader in the Greater Toronto Area who demonstrates excellence in leadership and communication skills. Maayan’s in-depth understanding of the barriers that people with disabilities face to achieving…
Find out more »Networking in Your Neighbourhood: Networking in the west
Have you got the winter blues? The International Association of Business Communicators Toronto Chapter is proud to present Networking in the west, a spring mingle networking event. Help us welcome the new season at Failte Irish Pub in the heart of Mississauga on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 p.m. This event is open to both current IABC members and non-members. The season of spring is about growth and renewal. So why not use spring 2019 as an opportunity to elevate or take charge…
Find out more »April 2019
How to outsource and expand your communication business
Are you ready to take on larger or more financially lucrative work in your communications practice, but concerned about your ability to manage such projects? A great option exists between hiring staff and keeping your practice small. Working with subcontractors to get the skills or support you need for larger projects is an ideal way to grow your business at a pace you can manage. Join IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) to learn how a panel of accomplished communicators have…
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