[caption id="attachment_15897" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hallmarkers Dean Rodenbough, left, and Jaci Twidwell, center, discussed social media strategies with guest Steven Fuller at the June 27 KC IABC Masters meeting. [/caption] The June 27 Masters dinner was a night for celebration. A champagne toast was raised for 2016 Lowell Award winner Dean Rodenbough, who concluded his "Year of Living Lowell" with this event. In leading the toast, Past...
[caption id="attachment_15892" align="alignleft" width="173"] Past President Stacey Dickson lifted a toast to celebrate Dr. Matt Tidwell at the Masters meeting June 27. Matt earned a Ph.D. in Communication, Journalism and Related Programs this spring.[/caption] Longtime member and volunteer Matt Tidwell earned a Ph.D. in Communication, Journalism and Related Programs from the University of Kansas this spring. Dr. Tidwell also has a bachelor's degree in journalism, a...
KC IABC members have a special discount for the KC Digital Summit, set for July 26-27. Social Media Club Kansas City is a sponsor and Michael A. Levine, President, is sharing the code with our members. Attendees will hear from local digital leaders from Hallmark, H&R Block, Kansas City Chiefs, KU, Emfluence, Children's Mercy and more – nearly three dozen speakers listed on the agenda. Use code...
By Eric Hughey Being a well-rounded communicator is becoming increasingly more important in our field. In Daniel Pink’s book, “To Sell is Human,” he outlines the importance of sales and articulates the concept that no matter one’s job title, we are all in sales. Although some of us may not be selling insurance policies or computer software, we all make sales on a day-to-day basis. We might...
June is a great time around KC IABC. Our board year runs from July through June. This means every summer our current board members move to a new or different role and we welcome new faces to our leadership group. Whether you have been attending KC IABC events for years or you’re curious about what’s here, now is the perfect time to jump in with...
It’s no secret that Kansas City is gaining traction as a hotbed for technology startups and entrepreneurship in general. Startland News, a digital publication, is not only giving a voice to startup businesses, but offers a platform for individuals, corporations and organizations that support entrepreneurship to be heard and to spread the news about innovation in the metro area. Bobby Burch, Editor-in-Chief of Startland News, itself...
KC IABC and other professional and nonprofit clubs and boards join forces at Martin City Brewing Co. to connect for a good time and a good cause. For a $20 donation, you'll enjoy free pizza and your first pint on the house, and the night's proceeds will benefit two local charities: BMA Foundation and Noah's Bandage Project as Matt Moore and Jake Jacobson prepare to...
By Eric Hughey We’ve all said it at one point or another. “It’ll be nice when it’s over.” It’s a dangerous phrase, and lately, I’ve been hearing it more in the professional environment. Whether you’re in training for a new position, temporarily covering the duties of a team member, or working on a project that seems to be eating up your time, it’s easy to picture...
Everyone's ready to jump to the end of the school year and start enjoying a few months "off," right? Hey, at KC IABC, we never stop working for ya! We have a transition of our own at the end of June, as we will install a new board (although with many of the same awesome faces), and we'll be hitting the ground running. But even so, we're...
One thing that Kansas Citians have in common is the love for our city. From BBQ and Boulevard beer, to apparel donned with “KC” and even home décor, the people of Kansas City love to tout their KC pride! Join the Young Pros at 6 p.m. on May 10 to learn how Made in KC is helping local brands boost recognition of this Midwestern city with through...