Communication in a State Agency
Ever wonder what it takes to run communications at one of Texas’ largest state agencies? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT) is currently undergoing a major transformation to position itself as the premier organization for providing safe and reliable transportation solutions for Texas.
Newsroom Ink Expands Boundaries of Annual Reporting – Making a Splash for Louisiana Seafood
At first glance, there’s no doubt the annual report for the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board looks strikingly different from the usual fare. Produced by Newsroom Ink, this black-and-white tabloid chronicles the many activities in, around and in support of Louisiana’s commercial fishing community from 2011 to 2012. It’s big, bold and rich in brand journalism.
April Workshop: Using Communications to Effectively Support the Customer Experience
Is your organization looking to you to help improve the customer experience? Are you wondering how your communication efforts can support an overall customer satisfaction strategy? IABC Austin is excited to offer a luncheon presentation and also a 3 hour workshop by Tom Downing, Managing Partner for the Turning Point Group.
Texas Evening and Executive MBA Women’s Forum: Explore the Possibilities
Discover how the Texas Evening or Executive MBA Program can unlock your potential, and help you develop as a business leader in your current or future career.
The Next IABC Chair, Robin McCasland’s Exes Aren’t All in Texas – They Spread Worldwide
Only two of Robin McCaslands more than 20 exes are in Texas – Mark Schumann and Glenda Holmes, the rest are spread out around the world. In July of next year McCasland will become the sitting chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC).
IABC Austin is seeking volunteers
Is it time you engaged more consistently with the local community of communicators? Well, IABC Austin is looking for a few good communicators!
January Luncheon: Integrating New Employees
Join us for our monthly luncheon, Tuesday, January 8. Samantha Cummis, communications consultant, and Christa Semko, senior advisor, both with Dell’s mergers and acquisitions team, will give us a peek behind-the-scenes at successful efforts and lessons learned from assimilating new organizations into their global workforce.
Four Success Attributes for Today’s Workplace
As quickly as our world is changing, many things remain the same. Yes, TV has morphed into tablets and small screens. Telephones are now for texting. Networking is all about LinkedIn. But many of our everyday business activities are timeless. Technology may come into play, but it can’t replace the human factor of collaboration, confidence, caring, and checking.
November Luncheon: Cause Marketing: Differentiate by Doing the Right Thing
Is your brand striving to surpass the competition? Wondering where to focus your marketing efforts? Join us for our monthly luncheon, Tuesday, November 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You’ll take away fresh ideas to differentiate your brand and be heard by your audience.
Newsroom Ink’s Message Well-Received at IABC Southern Region Conference
Lallo and Lewis were given high marks for their well-structured talk, including: “I got more out of the Newsroom session than any other session at the conference.” Vicki Voelker, of New Orleans’ Gambel PR, later wrote: “By far, I found your session to be the most innovative and inspiring, and gave me many ideas to bring back to the office.”


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