Communication World articles from June 2001

Communication World archives from June 2001

A look in.
June 1, 2001... Gloria Gordon This time it's the reader's turn to take a look -- we received lots of provocative response to our last issue... The Truth is Out There I don't believe that we are losing our ability to communicate truthfully and...

IABC Executive Search Comes to a Close; Julie Freeman, APR, Named President.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... IABC has selected Julie Freeman, APR, as incoming president effective July 1. "She brings more than six years of association management experience, clear analytical thinking, a keen process for gathering information and a strong, successful...

Introducing the 2001-2002 IABC Executive Board.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Chairman John G. Clemons, ABC, APR, is vice president of internal communication at Nextel Communications, Inc., headquartered in Reston, Va. He was formerly director of internal communication for Ameritech, Chicago, Ill., a Fortune...

Welcome the 2001-2002 Research Foundation Board.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Chairman Tamara Gillis, ED.D., ABC, is assistant professor of communication and director of student publications at Elizabethtown College (Pa.) and owner of Wordsmiths, a communication consultancy. She has also held a number of positions...

Hailed as Exceptional Communicator, Burton Receives EXCEL Award.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... In recognition of his exceptional communication skills and outstanding leadership, James E. Burton has been named recipient of the EXCEL Award. The EXCEL Award is presented annually to a business leader who supports, encourages and practices...

Dilenschneider Honored as IABC Fellow.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... "Bob Dilenschneider is one of the giants of our profession," declares Norm Leaper, ABC, a former president of IABC. "He truly is a legend in his own time," is the enthusiastic description by Joe S. Epley, APR, FELLOW PRSA, and chairman of...

Sheri Rosen; ABC, New Sub-Saharan Region Receive Chairman's Award.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Sheri Rosen, ABC "A true evangelist," is how one of Sheri Rosen's many admirers describes her. Through a column she has written for Communication World magazine since 1984, Rosen has freely shared her vision and knowledge. She was a...

Lynda Stewart, ABC, Wins IABC Research Foundation Lifetime Friend Award.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Lynda Stewart, ABC, has been an ardent supporter of IABC since the '70s when she served as president of IABC/Atlanta, and subsequently named Outstanding Chapter President in U.S. District 2. In 1975, she became accredited and was elected to the...

Turning Point.(International Association of Business Communicators)(Interview)
June 1, 2001... AN INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES PIZZO, IABC CHAIRMAN IABC's chairman speaks candidly about the association's present and future. This has been an interesting year, certainly a tumultuous one -- looking back on what we've learned, how do you see...

DOT UGH.(designing useful web sites)
June 1, 2001... Are the users of your Corporate website or intranet prisoners of poor site design? When Jakob Nielsen clicks, people listen. Nielsen, dubbed the "Usability Pope" and described by the Chicago Tribune as the guru "who knows more about what...

KILLING COVERAGE?(poor public relations coverage on web sites discourages journalists)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Journalists might not cover your company's story because your web site's skimpy on facts. The Nielsen Norman Group conducted a fascinating usability study in March 2001. Twenty journalists participated, and 10 corporate web sites were...

TIGERS & DRAGONS WORKING WITH THE MEDIA IN ASIA PACIFIC.
June 1, 2001... This article about working with the media in Asia will give you practical rips and insights to help your organisation determine the best approach to media relations in each country. This overview will be supplemented with helpful information...

Two views on "Women in Public Relations: How Gender Influences Practice".(Review)
June 1, 2001... by Larissa A. Grunig, Elizabeth Lance Toth, Linda Childers Hon The Guilford Press, 2001, 424 pages. When three respected educator-researchers combine to address a vital subject, it is interesting news. This team effort, however, does not...

Light: use it to communicate, not just to expose your film.
June 1, 2001... The word "photography" comes to us from the Greek phrase "writing with light." Light is the essence of photography as both art and communication. Yet many photographers fail to make the most of it. They use light only to expose their film,...

Check out political hammer and thongs...is it Cliff's Notes?(writing errors)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Conor Leeson, who is corporate communication manager at Euroclear, Brussels, rang my e-bell recently with "Here are a couple of beauties I came across, both courtesy of 'Morning Ireland', the morning news e-mail service from RTE Online. RTE is...

Unleash your creativity: it's the ultimate tool!(Brief Article)
June 1, 2001... Oh, the tools communicators have these days to excel in their craft. Do you get the same computer catalogs that I do? Mega MHz! Stunning software! Extreme Internet Essential infrared connectivity! Computers that fit in your palm or pocket....