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News
Virtuoso Awards:
Thank you for celebrating with us!
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IABC London hosted over 110 people recognizing communications excellence at the Virtuoso Awards Celebration at Brookside Banquet Centre on June 1. Thank you to all who attended! We hope you had a wonderful time celebrating, connecting and mingling with friends and colleagues.
Many thanks to our sponsors, who make the awards program and this event such a success. Congratulations to the Virtuoso Award winners and the inaugural IABC London Outstanding Communicator Award winner, Andrew McClenaghan. We’re honoured to celebrate and recognize communications excellence in London! Take a look through the Virtuoso Awards Celebration and #Virtuoso Photo Booth albums.
See you next year!
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President of Digital Echidna Receives IABC London Outstanding Communicator Award
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The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) London chapter presented the inaugural IABC London Outstanding Communicator Award to Andrew McClenaghan, President of Digital Echidna, at the Virtuoso Awards Celebration on June 1st, 2017.
The IABC London Outstanding Communicator Award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence with a strong commitment to communication. McClenaghan was honoured for his leadership at Digital Echidna, a leading web design and digital agency based in London, Ontario.
“It’s a great honour to be awarded with the inaugural IABC London Outstanding Communicator Award,” says McClenaghan. “Communication takes many forms. I believe one of the strongest forms of communications, the key to building a strong team, comes from internal work. That’s where I choose to focus.”
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Reminder: IABC London AGM
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Please plan to join us Thursday, June 22, 2017, between 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm for the IABC London Annual General Meeting at Western Continuing Studies, on the second floor of Citi Plaza.
All IABC London Members are invited to attend as we reflect back on a successful year and welcome the 2017/18 Board of Directors and Liaisons. Plan to join us after the AGM at the Fox and Fiddle for food, drink and camaraderie.
- When: Thursday, June 22, 2017; AGM from 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Networking @ Fox and Fiddle 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Where: Western University Citi Plaza, Unit 240, 355 Wellington Street, London
- Cost: FREE
If attending, please RSVP your ‘yes’ to [email protected] by Tuesday, June 20.
For more information please contact Jo Ann Johnston at [email protected].
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Membership
Meet June's featured member, Vanessa Dolishny
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Where do you work? What is your role, including responsibilities and projects?
I am the Manager of Communications at London Community Foundation. I am responsible for developing and executing the Foundation’s strategic communications plan. My responsibilities include overseeing the Foundation’s social media strategy, online and print communications, website management, media relations, and event management as well as special initiatives.
How long have you been an IABC member?
I have been an IABC member since 2011.
In your opinion, what are the benefits of being an IABC member? What resources offered by IABC have you taken advantage of?
The networking and professional development opportunities offered through IABC are invaluable. I believe it is important to connect with other communications professionals in the community and IABC offers excellent platforms for this. Additionally, the professional development events and award programs are an excellent way to ensure you are always gaining new knowledge and growing professionally.
Read more
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Sponsorship Spotlight: Warpaint Digital
How Saying 'Yes' Leads to Success
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By Kelsey Stanczyk
Warpaint Digital has taken many forms since its original founding in 2013. This is in no small part due to its Founder and Creative Director Cameron Arksey’s seemingly limitless ambition.
“I have a really hard time saying no, so I get myself into a lot of things,” says Arksey, who splits his time between Warpaint, Red Rhino - as a Senior Creative Lead, and Fire Roasted - as their Marketing Manager and Operations Management Consultant. “They are all great in their own respects and I could probably do any one of these full time, but I have tried and I can’t let go of any one of them, so I’ve found a way to not make a choice by saying ‘yes’ to all of them.”
With a degree in Cognitive Developmental Neuroscience and a minor in French, Arksey has taken anything, but a traditional approach to working in the communications industry. During his time at Western University, Arksey worked as a Residence Advisor and Don. Upon graduating he was hired by Western Housing in marketing and recruitment to manage their social media and design posters and other promotional materials. This was his first introduction to what would become his career path.
Arksey would also do freelance design work designing posters and custom smartphone posters in his spare time under the title of Warpaint.
Warpaint really began to take shape when Arksey met James Doyle at a startup week-end event. The two quickly realized that combining their skills in digital development and creative design would lead to success. Within a few years, Warpaint grew to up to 10 employees including freelance contractors and support staff. Their clients included London Community Foundation, Pillar Nonprofit Network, and the London & Middlesex Housing Corporation.
The business grew primarily through networking events rather than any formal marketing efforts. It was important to Arksey and Doyle that they were a good fit for their client’s needs. Sometimes they felt that they were competing with other more established companies and should have been taking a more sales-driven approach, but Arksey has found that rather than following the “fake it till you make it” adage, presenting themselves sincerely professionally and growing their business honestly was much more successful and helped develop a corporate identity that he could be proud of.
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Job Board
Current Postings
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If you're looking to reach a qualified group of communications professionals, consider posting a job on our Job Board.
With an average click-through rate of 26%, our targeted e-blasts are the most effective way to get your posting into hundreds of inboxes.
Being an IABC member has its perks! A discounted price of $130 will put your posting in front of the people you want. It also includes features on our website, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
For more information on how to post a job with IABC London visit our website
here or contact Cassie Caranci, IABC London Job Board Liaison, at [email protected].
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Find Your Calling.
Find out the benefits to post job opportunities with IABC London. Learn more.
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Join Us.
Learn more about our valuable member benefits and why you should join.
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About Us
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About Connect
Connect is the monthly newsletter of IABC London.
Feedback and news ideas are always welcome.
Please contact Jackie Westelaken [email protected]
Editor: Adina Chirita, [email protected]
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