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An event not to be missed! Laura Whitworth, our Head of Customer Success, will also be giving an exclusive presentation: "Hook the C-Suite: Master the Art of Gaining Executive Support for Your Communication Projects." In this session, Laura will teach you how to gain executive support, manage C-Suite interactions, and ensure your communication projects receive the necessary backing to create a significant impact.

The last couple of months have been full of uncertainty for many, not least for Communications practitioners. On the back of four years of high quality, highly respected mahi during COVID, it felt like Comms (both external, engagement AND internal) was getting the respect it has long deserved. Despite some unfortunate rhetoric pre-election, the powers that be are starting to recognise how important this resource is to their many programmes of change and this has been reflected in the increase of activity in the market. It is crucial in times like these to have a network of highly skilled and like minded people to share and learn from. IABC Aotearoa New Zealand are looking for some (ideally) Wellington based Senior Communications practitioners to join their board and ensure they are keeping members up-to-date with national and international communications trends and best-practice. You may want to further your governance experience or just give back to the industry, either way you'll be doing it alongside some of the countries top operators. For more information follow the link below.. #IABC #WellingtonJobs #Governance #ProfessionalDevelopment

🌟 Join us in Ottawa from October 24 - 26🌟 The theme for the 2024 IAP2 North American Conference (NAC), "Building Together: The Role of #CommunityEngagement in Shaping the Future," resonates deeply with the mission of public engagement professionals. Here's why you should mark your calendars for this essential event: 🤝 Recognizing Collaborative Efforts: Our theme emphasizes the dynamic nature of shaping the future through collaboration, making this event essential for professionals eager to make a positive impact on their communities. 📚 Diverse Learning Opportunities: Explore innovative strategies, best practices, and tools for fostering inclusive decision-making processes through interactive sessions and workshops. 🤝 Networking and Partnership: Connect with industry leaders and innovators, cultivate partnerships, and engage in meaningful conversations that transcend organizational boundaries. 🛠️ Equipping for Change: Gain practical guidance and insights into emerging trends and innovative approaches in community engagement to drive positive change within your communities. 💡 Inspiration and Practical Insights: Learn from success stories, keynote speeches, and case studies, gaining practical frameworks for replicating successes and overcoming challenges. 🌍 Bridging National Insights with Local Actions: Enrich your perspectives with diverse approaches adaptable to community-specific needs and aspirations, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in addressing unique community challenges. 🤝 Joining a Movement for Change: Become part of a community committed to shaping tomorrow's societies through collective engagement, advocacy, and shared learning. By attending the 2024 IAP2 NAC, you're not just joining a professional event; you're becoming part of a community of change-makers dedicated to building a brighter future together. Let's build the future, together. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eebuHypF #2024IAP2NAC #PublicParticipation

The awards and medals achieved by our Semtitans Digital team in 2023–2024 are a powerful tribute to the collective strength and synergy that define our agency. We are grateful for each team member's contribution to this shared success. #awardwinning #employeeappreciation #employeeengagement #2024vision #bestdigitalmarketingservices #usa #uk #semtitansdigital

Imagine visiting a website but you can't navigate to the page you need because you can only use a keyboard, not a mouse. Or you're reading a social media post that refers to a special deal in the attached graphic, but you can't see the graphic and there's no image description. Or you've been directed to watch a company video, but without captions or a transcript you don't know what video is about. This is the reality facing one-in-six people in our audiences who want to engage with our content, but simply can't because it's not accessible. If organisations are truly genuine about their commitments to diversity, equality and inclusion, as well as corporate social responsibility, then one way to tangibly demonstrate that commitment is through accessible digital content! That's why we've teamed up with Kelly Thibodeau from Squarely Accessible, to provide a rare opportunity to participate in a masterclass on all things digital accessible comms. Learn everything you need to know to make sure your website and social media content is truly accessible. Find out more and get your ticket here: https://buff.ly/48hGFAw #accessibility #masterclass #ProfessionalDevelopment IABC Western Australia IABC New South Wales IABC Victoria IABC Aotearoa New Zealand IABC Canberra IABC APAC Region

Still in awe of our flat hierarchy approach that empowers everyone to share their ideas, contribute to the company's growth, and pursue their own professional development. 👩🎓 At Signable, you're not just a cog in a machine, you're a valued member of a team where every voice matters 💙 #Signable #TopWorkplace #Development #EmployeeEmpowerment

It's here! We've launched the Australian 2024 Trust Barometer Report! As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of technological advancement, it's fascinating to witness the delicate balance between "Innovation in Peril" and the trust we place in our core institutions. As we journey through this evolving landscape, grasping the nuances of trust becomes increasingly essential. What's particularly intriguing is Australia's stance in this global conversation. Despite our forward strides, our Trust Index remains relatively conservative, especially when compared to our APAC counterparts. This presents us with a unique perspective as we explore the intersection of innovation and trust in our local context. The full report here: https://lnkd.in/gQ9k9BYZ #edelmantrustbarometer2024 

Are you curious about what goes into the decision-making at the EACA Best Practice Awards? 🌟 Our latest article takes you behind the scenes, offering exclusive insights into how our jury evaluated the campaigns and the reactions from our winners. 🖇 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gwj76zwi

Now you have no excuse to keep putting that certification exam off. I'll be running weekly exam support sessions between 19 April and 24 May prior to scheduling an APAC online exam for the week of 27 May at a time that suits you. Professional certification gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your communications knowledge and expertise, and provides evidence of your outstanding abilities. The Global Communication Certification Council offers the Communication Management Professional (CMP) for those with 6–8 years of experience, and the Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) for those with more than 8 years of experience. So what could be more fun than spending your Friday evenings with me discussing communications? Probably a lot. But if you've been thinking about becoming professionally certified and have been putting it off because you're nervous about the exam or you just don't know where to start or how to apply, now is the perfect time to join our study group with your expert study guide. Me 👨🎓. 👉 Register below to join.