Communication World articles from April 2000

Communication World archives from April 2000

A LOOK IN.
April 1, 2000... This issue should be a keeper -- it has IABC's 1998-99 annual report and the first part of the IABC/PRSA jointly produced survey of the profession, which we formerly produced as "Profile." It's still a profile, but encompassing a larger survey...

Letters to the Editor.
April 1, 2000... Practice What We Say I just finished reading the February/March 2000 issue of Communication World. I like the direction this publication is going! Your editorial message on page 4 was right on--as communicators we need to better manage...

Solomon D. Trujillo, US WEST Inc., EXCEL Award Recipient.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... CEO, chairman and president of US WEST, Inc., Solomon D. Trujillo is this year's selection to receive the EXCEL award, IABC's highest honor given to a nonmember. Under Trujillo's leadership, US WEST has been transformed from that of a main-line...

Ian T.A. Hawkins, ABC, Named Fellow.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... "I an is exactly the kind of person for whom the Fellow award exists," says Norm Leaper, ABC, former president of IABC and principal, The Leaper Co., San Francisco. "He is the quintessential communicator, leader, thinker, organizer and...

Vancouver 2000 Looks at the World.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Hamish McRae, author of "The World in 2020: Power, Culture and Prosperity," will be the keynote speaker at the IABC international conference general session Monday, June 26, in Vancouver. In his presentation to IABC, McRae will describe his...

Building on the past.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... When I started my term as your chairman last June in Washington, I talked about the value and importance of the IABC community. It's that special characteristic that--for whatever reason--sets IABC apart from other professional organizations...

Looking to the future.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Based on our recognition of the significant changes to the business environment and the role of communication in that environment, your association recognizes the need to evolve so that we are able to continue providing value to our members. To...

1998-99 ANNUAL REPORT.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2000... 1998-99 ANNUAL REPORT CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 Assets CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ...

Foundation continues to gain momentum.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... At the start of the new millennium, the IABC Research Foundation is on track and gaining momentum. We are now in the middle of a five-year business plan that promises a rich portfolio of research, education and professional development. I am...

So What Happened to the End of the World?
April 1, 2000... PR and the Y2K Bug We all watched as it didn't happen. As the clock rolled over to 2000 in Beijing, Moscow, Paris and New spectacular celebrations marked the end of the century and no global technological meltdown followed. Planes...

PROFILE 2000 A SURVEY OF THE PROFESSION.
April 1, 2000... PART I: OVERVIEW IABC/PRSA joint study most comprehensive ever done FOR THE FIRST TIME, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), in cooperation with the IABC...

10 Tips for Effective Leadership.
April 1, 2000... What does it take to stand out from the crowd? How can you position yourself to step into a leadership role? Even the most exceptional communication professional may feel stymied when it comes to filling a top communication slot. Why? Because...

Teamwork Is Spelled Incorrectly Teamwork = Communication.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Why, after all that has been written about the importance of teamwork, are working relationships plagued with frustration and disappointment? Corporate communities continue to witness one department helping another to "not be successful"...

How to Make Internet Marketing Simple.
April 1, 2000... Your web site made it through Y2K. It was built on solid strategy and flawlessly designed with the latest technology. It is a source of invaluable information tailored to your target audiences, available globally 24/7. Its graphics are sharp,...

The more words, the merrier.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... If had the skill, I could draw you a picture instead of write you a Digital Knowledge column. A picture is worth 1,000 words, right? I can only fit about 750 words on this page. Sorry, but you're going to get line after line of text, because...

The 'Folded Arms' Portrait: Cliche or communication?(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... Some of the most common corporate photos are portraits of people posing with their arms folded over their chests. This pose can be traced all the way back to the early years of portrait photography. Primitive cameras and chemistry forced...

McGillivray Balances, Aligns Wheels; Braun and Bogren Mend Zazu's Petals.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2000... At the top of the Dec/Jan column came a cavil about vehicle wheels that appear to rotate backward when shown on film: How come the special-effects wizards haven't pounced on this distraction? Well, an admirable response has come smoking out of...