The International Association of Business Communicators Presents:
Secrets to Building a Successful Social Media Policy
IABC Dallas Hosts Jerry Stevenson, a Professional Communicator Who
Specializes in Effective Online Communication and Social Media Strategy
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Tuesday, Nov. 9 the Dallas chapter of the International Association
of Business Communicators (IABC) will host its monthly lunch-and-learn
series with Jerry Stevenson of Stevenson Consulting who will show
attendees how to develop a well-crafted social media policy at
Maggiano?s Little Italy, 6001 W. Park Blvd., Plano, Texas (The Shops at
Willowbend).
During the session attendees will learn why a social media policy is
needed for every workplace, how to craft an effective social media
policy, the seven issues a company?s social media policy should address,
the risks and rewards of having social media tools available in the
workplace and how to communicate a such a policy to employees.
The event begins at 11:15 a.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. The early bird
registration fee is $30 for current IABC Dallas members, $45 for guests
and $20 for full-time students. After Nov. 3, the fee increases by $5.
Guests wishing to secure the membership rate are encouraged to join
IABC. IABC membership offers several benefits including monthly
luncheons, a worldwide network of 15,000 colleagues, leadership
training, printed and online magazines, accreditation and awards
programs and much more. To register and learn more above the event,
visit the IABC Dallas website.
Event Summary:
When: Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 11:15 a.m.
Where: Maggiano?s Little Italy ? 6001 W. Park Blvd., Plano, Texas
75093
Fee: $30 ? members; $45 ? guests; $20 - students; After Nov. 3:
$35 ? members; $50 ? guests; $20 - students
About Jerry Stevenson:
Jerry Stevenson has built a reputation as an industry thought leader in
effective online communication and social media strategy. His
multidisciplinary background includes public relations, organizational
communication, human resources, marketing and corporate IT. Jerry helped
EDS Corporation architect one of the world?s first global intranets in
the ?90s, as web browsers were first being used for organizational
communication. Since then, he has spoken at more than 100 conferences
and seminars around the world and assisted dozens of Fortune 500 firms
in the use of online communication and social media. In 2003 he was
named IABC Dallas Communicator of the Year. Formerly a director in the
Global HR Technology practice of Buck Consultants, Jerry has returned to
his solo practice ? Stevenson Consulting.
About IABC Dallas:
IABC Dallas is the premier organization for practical education and
information, professional development and networking for marketing and
communication professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The chapter
serves more than 300 members representing corporations, agencies, and
professional services, as well as government, association,
not-for-profit and entrepreneurial organizations. IABC Dallas offers a
range of resources and networking opportunities, including regular
professional development meetings, workshops and seminars, member
newsletters, awards programs and job placement resources. IABC Dallas
can trace its roots to 1942, when it was known as the Southwestern
Association of Industrial Editors. For more information, visit www.iabcdallas.com.
IABC Dallas
Melyssa Prince, 817-319-5607
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