• Building Your Business in An Ever-Changing PR World (live webcast)

    Building Your Business in An Ever-Changing PR World Determination, Collaboration and Flexibility are Key to Personal Business Success When: Thursday, February 15, 2018; 12 to 1 p.m. EST Who: Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich, Inc., author of Spin Sucks and member of the national advisory council Women in PR USA. Where: Live online webinar (link to come) Have you struggled to… • Build […]

  • PIC’s inaugural “spelling bee(r)” social

    Duke of York Pub 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Thursday, March 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto As winter melts away (we hope!), renewal becomes top of mind. To help with our intellectual rejuvenation, IABC/Toronto's Professional Independent Communicators is presenting its first "spelling bee(r)" as part of its spring social. The spelling bee is free to […]

  • What communicators need to know about podcasting in 2018

    Mattamy Athletic Centre, third floor 50 Carlton St., Toronto, ON, Canada

    Tuesday, May 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton Street, third floor, Toronto Podcasting is hot, and communicators need to know why and how to use audio as part of their outreach to employees, customers and prospects. In this professional development session, you’ll learn about the latest trends in podcasting from Donna Papacosta, […]

  • PIC presents: PIC’s 20th anniversary social

    Duke of York Pub 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Thursday, June 14, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto Come walk down the yellow brick road to our Emerald City of memories (green being the colour for commemorating 20 years) as IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators celebrate our 20th year. Join in '90s trivia – we've got prizes! – […]

  • PIC Summer Social

    Duke of York Pub 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Wednesday, July 25, 6:30 p.m. onwards, Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto Join members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) for a casual summer get-together in a cozy (and central) location. It’s summer in the city and a great time to meet with friends old and new at the PIC […]

  • IABC Insiders’ Panel: Starting an Independent Communications Practice

    Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, Blue and Gold Room (Room 3310), 3rd Floor 50 Carlton Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Thinking about starting a freelance communications practice? Or want to learn how to grow your independent business? In this professional development session, three seasoned, successful independents will share their experiences and tips on how to get started, how to manage hurdles along the way, and how to keep your business growing. Our three panelists will […]

  • PIC Fall Social

    Duke of York Pub 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Thursday, October 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto Fall is here, and it’s time to rev up and reconnect with your indie peers at the PIC Fall Social. Network and catch up with members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) at this casual get-together in a […]

  • From Tactician to Strategist: The trends shaping communications with PR pro Daniel Tisch

    FCP Gallery 100 King St W (entrance near Cactus Club), Toronto, ON, Canada

    Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m., First Canadian Place, FCP Gallery, 100 King St. W. (entrance near Cactus Club)   Are you a tactician or a strategist? Clients and colleagues appreciate the value that a communications strategist can add, in addition to supporting them with tactics and tools. Whether you’re an independent communicator, work […]

  • PIC Winter Social

    Duke of York Pub 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Ready to shake off those winter blues? Join us at the PIC Winter Social and warm up with your indie peers. Network and catch up with members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) at this free casual get-together in a cozy (and central) location. Have a drink and a bite to eat while […]

  • How to outsource and expand your communication business

    Central YMCA 20 Grosvenor St., Toronto, ON, Canada

    Are you ready to take on larger or more financially lucrative work in your communications practice, but concerned about your ability to manage such projects? A great option exists between hiring staff and keeping your practice small. Working with subcontractors to get the skills or support you need for larger projects is an ideal way […]