IABC/Calgary brings award winning communicator Jackie Brock-Doyle to
inspire Calgary communicators
CALGARY, Feb. 15, 2013 /CNW/ - The International Association of Business
Communicators, Calgary Chapter (IABC/Calgary) is excited to host
special guest speaker Jackie Brock-Doyle, OBE, Director of
Communications & Public Affairs for the London 2012 Organizing
Committee, in Calgary at The Palliser Hotel on February 27, 2013.
"We are excited to have Jackie Brock-Doyle share her communications
expertise with us," says Olivia Pavel, ABC, president of IABC/Calgary.
"Professional development of our members is one of our priorities at
IABC/Calgary, and we strive to provide communicators with the best
resources and the latest trends to help them in their work. I'm proud
that we're able to bring such a top notch speaker for the communication
professionals in Calgary."
A winner of PR Week Awards 2012's 'PR Professional of the Year,' as well
as winner of 'Campaign of Year' for the London 2012 campaign, Jackie
has designed and directed communication, media and sponsorship programs
in countries across the world, for some of the world's biggest brands
and events, including Visa International, the Sydney 2000 Olympic and
Paralympic Games, Cadbury and the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Jackie was also head of public relations and media relations
during London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games. Following the successful bid, Jackie became director of
Communications & Public Relations; a job she still holds now during the
final wrap up months.
Jackie will speak about her international experience and how she created
inspiring and strategic communications plans. Her presentation will
focus on the importance of vision, how to provide communications that
reach well beyond the marketing efforts of a company, and the
integration of strategic communications into tactical pieces like
social media, crisis plans and government relations work.
For information on the event and how to purchase tickets, please visit calgary.iabc.com.
About the IABC
The IABC is a global network of communication professionals committed to
improving organizational effectiveness through strategic communication.
Established in 1970, IABC serves more than 15,000 members in 80
countries and over 100 chapters. IABC/Calgary is the second largest
chapter of IABC, with over 770 members, working in the areas of
corporate communications, media and public relations, marketing and
community relations, to name a few. For more information, visit calgary.iabc.com.
SOURCE: IABC/Calgary
