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1 month ago | 
iabc.com | Soumik Roy |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Monique Zytnik
In 2025, the communications landscape is shaped by a profound crisis of trust, rapid technological advancements, and shifting workforce dynamics.
Trust in institutions is at an all-time low, necessitating transparent and ethical communication to rebuild confidence. The rise of AI and other technologies offers significant potential to enhance productivity and effectiveness but also requires improved literacy and strategic adoption.
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2 months ago | 
iabc.com | Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Natasha Hasselyn Gozali
On the first day of fall in 2018, I set up a grammar advice stand outside a New York City subway station and began answering the grammar questions of total strangers. My advice stand was low budget: it consisted of a $40 folding table and a sign I drew myself reading “Grammar Table.”
Although I had never had a grammar advice stand before, the activity was in sync with my lifelong professional interests and activities. I’d always loved words.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
iabc.com | Ruth Thaler-Carter |Soumik Roy |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow
Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an IABC-St. Louis blog post by the same author.
It’s common to see conversations about reasons to join and be active in a professional association like IABC. With a new year upon us, now is a great time to consider the role of connections and the value of IABC membership and its role in networking — and professional success.
At a recent meeting of IABC St. Louis, we discussed all aspects of IABC based on its benefits.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
iabc.com | Kristin Frankiewicz |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Margaret Bradford
In this series, we unpack industry trends and insights that you can take on-the-go.
In early December, Spotify Wrapped was released for an eighth year. Is the brand still innovating or is it relying too heavily on AI?
Trend at a Glance
Nearly a decade in the running, Spotify Wrapped has become one of the more highly anticipated year-end moments in pop culture.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
iabc.com | Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Lauren Patton
Few communication disciplines are as challenging as executive communication. These professionals ensure that organizational leaders communicate effectively, whether making a speech or delivering testimony to a governmental body.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
iabc.com | Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow
As the workplace continues to evolve, the balance between remote, hybrid and in-office work has become a critical focus for organizations. The latest study by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, USC Center for Public Relations, sheds light on the pivotal role internal communicators play in navigating these changes.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
catalyst.iabc.com | Nikki Roberson |Gordon Laird |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow
In a fast-paced work environment, burnout can often feel like an invisible, overwhelming burden. It's a state of exhaustion that affects our performance and well-being — which makes it all the more important to address proactively.
In the video below, Nikki Roberson, a seasoned communication professional and IABC Atlanta Chapter member, breaks down the reality of burnout and offers practical strategies to manage it.
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
catalyst.iabc.com | Joe Spratt |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Soumik Roy
In the latest episode of PodCatalyst, we sit down with Joe Spratt, expert, strategic communications and change, at McKinsey & Company. Tune in as we dig into the future of comms through the lens of the C-suite, based on a series of in-depth conversations, interviews, and survey results that McKinsey & Company conducted.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
catalyst.iabc.com | Christina G Chase |Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Zach Zimmel
Have you ever been invited to a meeting for an important launch, major project or a vital initiative, only to be asked to write a memo? Even joining one month earlier would help realize a strategic communications plan that takes into consideration all stakeholders, sequencing, the right messages and a steady drumbeat of tactics to help achieve goals. In today’s fast-paced business environment, proactive collaboration between teams can make all the difference in ensuring successful outcomes.
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Jul 16, 2024 | 
catalyst.iabc.com | Shel Holtz |IABC Fellow |Ali Ryan
When the product you provide to customers is essential but dangerous at the same time, you must do all you can to make sure those you serve are as safe as possible.
As the province of Saskatchewan’s primary electricity provider, and a Saskatchewan Crown corporation, SaskPower serves over 550,000 customers. With the health and safety of customers and employees as SaskPower’s top priority, every effort needs to be made to reduce the risk of injury or death around electricity.
