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Overview of IABC Memberships: Enhance Communication Skills and Networking Opportunities

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), founded in 1970, boasts over 13,500 members across more than 65 countries and has over 100 chapters globally. IABC serves professionals in PR, corporate communications, public affairs, marketing, and more. Membership benefits include professional development resources, networking opportunities, and access to industry publications. Various membership levels—Gold, Gold Plus, Silver, and Bronze—offer targeted discounts and exclusive access to training and events tailored for businesses of all sizes.

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Overview of IABC Memberships: Enhance Communication Skills and Networking Opportunities

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  1. IABC Group Memberships Presentation to (Insert Company) (Insert Date) (Insert Your Name) (Insert Title, Company Name)

  2. IABC: An Overview • Founded in 1970 • Over 13,500 members in over 65 countries • +100 chapters worldwide

  3. IABC: An Overview Worldwide network for professionals working in: PR Corporate communications Public affairs Investor relations Marketing Community relations Writing/editing Advertising

  4. Membership:Areas of Responsibility • 21% PR, public affairs, community relations, external communication, media relations • 23% Corporate communication • 18% Employee communication • 16% Marketing communication • 6% CEO or other sr. management • 16% Other Extrapolated from 91% response rate to questionnaire.

  5. Membership:Top Industries • Top industries represented: - 10% Consulting - 10% Public relations - 8% Finance/banking - 7% Medical/healthcare - 6% Education - 5% Insurance - 5% Government/military

  6. Membership:Top Industries • Top industries (continued) - 4% Manufacturing - 4% Professional Services - 3% Utility - 38% Other More than 25 other industries represented as well. Extrapolated from 92% response rate to questionnaire.

  7. Membership:Year Began in Communications • 16% began working in the field before 1980 • 31% began between 1980-1989 • 39% began between 1990-1999 • 15% began between 2000-present Extrapolated from 86% response rate to questionnaire.

  8. What IABC Can Do • Help individuals improve their contributions in their jobs • Enhance job skills • Offer unlimited client and vendor contacts

  9. Benefits • MyComm planning tool • Communication World(magazine) • CW Bulletin(e-newsletter) • Members-only web site - Networking(MemberSearch, MemberSpeak, Communication Commons, The IABC Buzz) - Library(CW archives, conference presentations, Gold Quill winners) -Job Centre listings

  10. Benefits (continued) • Chapter resources/events • Volunteer opportunities (marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking, leadership) • Member pricing: books, manuals, events, online learning, recognition programs • Discounts on third-party products and services

  11. Gold Membership • 31 members or more • 10% discount on IABC member dues (required) • 10% discount on IABC International Conference and products • One IABC resource manual • Additional benefits for two and three year commitment

  12. Gold Plus Membership • Flexible • Membership for up to 50 employees (can be quoted for more than 50 too) • 10% discount on IABC International Conference and products • Three IABC resource manuals • PLUS….

  13. Gold Plus Membership • One-day in-house training • Membership for your VP of Communications to the exclusive Global VP Communications Round Table Forum • PLUS…

  14. Gold Plus Membership • Preferential consideration to showcase your company in IABC publications or events • Additional benefits for two- and three-year commitments • Cost: Flat rate US$16,000 (can be re-priced for groups larger than 50)

  15. Silver Membership • Between 16-30 new members • 7.5% discount on IABC member dues (required) • 7.5% discount on IABC International Conference and products • One IABC resource manual • Additional benefits for two and three-year commitment

  16. Bronze Membership • Between 5-15 new members • 5% discount on IABC member dues (required) • 5% discount on IABC International Conference and products

  17. Corporate Packages Questions?

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