 What positions would you like to hold on your career journey? Which projects would you like to work on? How will you get there? Developing a social media strategy for your career can put you in a position to choose from an variety of options!
Join IABCLA and Caroline Leach — the author of “What Successful People Do in Social Media: A Short Guide to Boosting Your Career” — for an interactive session on how to establish yourself as a thought leader in your field through social media. The event will take place on November 19 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at WeWork Gas Company Tower, 555 W 5th St 35th Floor in Los Angeles. Caroline will share: - The data behind why everyone needs a social media strategy for their career - How to create your own social media plan and fit it into your professional life - Easy ways to pump up your LinkedIn profile and attract opportunities You must RSVP prior to the event to attend — please sign up by clicking here. Snacks and drinks are included in the ticket price. Thank you to our event sponsors CivicFeed and (W)right On Communications for hosting IABCLA at WeWork DTLA. (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)
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 New to the LA comms community? Ready for your next challenge? Interested in pursuing graduate education? Just want to meet some fellow young comms professionals? Join IABCLA for coffee, conversation, and some informal networking on Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m. at Cafe Dulce at USC Village. The discussion will be focused on job searching/interviews, the value of a graduate degree, and professional development. Vinisha Kothari and Tery Amaya, both board members of IABCLA, will guide the conversation. Vinisha is a strategic communicator at Young’s Market Company, and Tery is the communications lead for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Both hold master’s degree in communication management from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism.
Bring your top career tips and take part in a morning of coffee and conversation — click here to sign up. P.S. the first cup of coffee is on IABCLA! (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)
I discussed the positive impact IABCLA has had on my life and career in a blog post in 2018. I wrote: “I often hear of the need to ‘find your people’ in that it’s important to seek out like-minded individuals who appreciate you. I’m happy to say I’ve found them in IABCLA, and I encourage other communications professionals in Southern California to become involved just as I have.” Click here to read the entire piece.
(Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)  Image: Tery Amaya The "Give One, Get One" Book Exchange hosted by IABCLA on September 21 at Urth Caffee in Pasadena fostered a lively conversation about communications ideas across various media. The titles that were exchanged covered political comms and community building, why some ideas thrive, how to podcast, and a classic book for writers.
The group shared many recommendations, including books, articles, websites, and podcasts. Here are a few to consider: - Freakonomics podcast on making meetings less terrible - Thrive Global – a website on well-being and success - What Successful People do in Social Media by Carolyn Leach (IABCLA member) - How to Write Short by Roy Peter Clark - Book Bub – a daily email offer of fiction, nonfiction, and classic e-books – priced at $1.99 or $2.99. Subscribe here. The chapter’s next event will be a Coffee Connection on October 12 at Andante, 7623 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles. Hosted by Rachel Mann, the discussion will focus on executive communications. Rachel plans to share insights and best practices as executives and comms professionals navigate the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world. Click here to register. (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)
Join the conversation and learn how your role as a strategic business partner can help to elevate your executive’s communication efforts. During the Coffee Connection, Rachel will share insights and best practices when partnering with executives as they navigate through the challenges of an ever-changing and complex world.
The cost is $5 and will cover your cup of coffee onsite — register by clicking here. We hope you’ll join us for an engaging and informative conversation! (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)
 Image: Jenny Matkovich Is there a book that's made an impact in your comms career? Then bring it to IABCLA's
Book Exchange and take home a different title courtesy of another communicator! The gathering will be held on Saturday, September 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Urth Caffé in Pasadena. Deborah Hudson, former chapter president and current board member, will lead the tome swap. Click here to register. The cost is $5 and that covers your first cup of coffee! (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)  The IABCLA board gathered for a chapter planning retreat on June 11. The IABCLA board reviewed the chapter’s accomplishments during the first half of the year and began planning the remainder of 2019 at its semiannual retreat on June 11.
Looking back at the last six months, the group has much to be proud of. The chapter fulfilled its mission: “to heighten the skills, reputation and talents of the community through human connection. We do this by welcoming and inspiring LA’s professional communicators with targeted professional development events and honest conversations.” Between January and June, the chapter hosted several professional development functions — a Dine & Discuss, two Coffee Connections, and a case study. Discussion topics included "Brand Building in a Digital World," "PR in the Digital Age," and "Navigating the Comms Job Market in LA." A Spring Mixer was also held where guests networked at a popular bistro. In addition, the chapter is constantly looking for new ways to share chapter information and ideas. It now distributes a monthly newsletter — email Grant Skakun at grant.skakun@eucrest.com to subscribe. And, an Instagram account has been added — @IABCLosAngeles. Please follow! Several ideas were discussed at the retreat, and IABCLA will continue to have a full schedule of activities between now and December. Look for reoccurring favorites like Coffee Connection and Dine & Discuss, as well as new happenings. The group will, of course, continue to reach out to members and nonmembers and strengthen ties with communicators at all levels of their careers. To learn about the very latest, please follow the chapter on social media: ▪ Facebook: @IABCLosAngeles ▪ Twitter: @IABCLosAngeles ▪ Instagram: @IABCLosAngeles Thank you! IABCLA could not thrive without the participation of its members and supporters! (Note: I’m the vice president/president-elect of IABCLA, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)  Image: Tery Amaya Thank you to all who attended IABCLA’s Spring Mixer at The Cat & Fiddle Restaurant & Pub in Hollywood on June 4! Attendees enjoyed fish and chips, pints, and great conversation at the longtime British themed bar.
“It was a pleasure hosting and getting to know the guests,” said Tery Amaya, the chapter’s vice president of networking who planned the gathering. “We hope to see everyone again at our upcoming happenings this summer and fall.” Please stay in the loop by visiting IABCLA's website and by following the group on social media: Website: iabcla.com Facebook: @IABCLosAngeles Twitter: @IABCLosAngeles Instagram: @IABCLosAngeles (Note: I’m IABCLA's vice president of operations, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.) Communicators in Southern California are encouraged to attend two upcoming IABCLA happenings:
Tuesday, June 25 5:30-6 p.m. Registration 6-6:30 p.m. Program Location: WeWork Gas Tower 555 West 5th Street, Room 1A Los Angeles, CA 90013 Click here to RSVP! (Note: I’m IABCLA's vice president of operations, and I often post updates on chapter happenings.)
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