Video Storytelling Workshop

Doubletree by Hilton Toronto 108 Chestnut St, 2nd Fl, Victoria Room, Toronto, ON, Canada

Tuesday, September 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Doubletree by Hilton Toronto, Victoria Room, 108 Chestnut St., Toronto Award-winning independent writer, director and producer James Hyslop launches this entertaining, hands-on 90-minute session with a presentation of various corporate videos. Then James discusses the process to determine: • what is the story • how to tell it […]

Get social with PIC

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

Join IABC/Toronto PIC members and friends for the first of our social networking events this season. PIC socials allow you to meet new people or get to know others better, bounce ideas off your fellow indies, practise your elevator speech or get answers to questions. While it's pay-your-own-way for drinks and snacks, the intriguing chats […]

3D Branding: Define, Design and Develop Your Business Identity with PIC

Metro Hall 55 John Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

Does your business have a brand identity? A voice? A personality? Every business, big or small, needs to consider the strength of its brand. If you're a professional independent communicator, you already know you need to work on your brand. But getting down to work and actually developing it is another story. Join your fellow […]

Writer’s block be gone! Media writing breakfast workshop

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

November 22, 2016 | 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, Eggy's Summit, 3rd Floor, 50 Carlton Street, Toronto Unlock your writing potential Do you need to sharpen your writing skills? Is influencing your readers, listeners or reviewers an important part of your role? Do you want to motivate your audiences into […]

Holiday Networking Event

Houston Avenue Bar & Grill 33 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

December 7 | 6 to 8 p.m. Houston Avenue Bar & Grill, 33 Yonge Street, Toronto (corner of Yonge and Wellington, one block from Union Station) Please drop in for a toast of good cheer, to celebrate the holiday season and the upcoming New Year! Waiting for a great opportunity to socialize with industry peers […]

Get in the holiday spirit with PIC

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

Get your holiday spirit on and join IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) for our holiday social. PIC socials allow you to meet new people or get to know others better, bounce ideas off your fellow indies, practise your elevator speech or get answers to questions. We'll be meeting at the Duke of York pub, at […]

PIC presents: Digital tools for the digital age

In a recent survey, 65 per cent of PIC members said they want to learn more about social and digital media. In response, PIC has planned a special webinar at noon on Wednesday, January 11. Led by social media expert and past PIC president Donna Papacosta and other PIC executive members, this webinar will give […]

PIC Winter Social

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

Come in from the cold and join members and friends of IABC/Toronto’s Professional Independent Communicators (PIC) for the warmest of winter socials. PIC socials are held in a cozy and casual setting. Have a drink and grab a bite to eat while you make new friends and get to know others better. Get advice from […]

IABC/Toronto Agency Fair

The Spoke Club 600 King Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

Calling all students and young professionals: Want to learn more about how a PR agency operates? Be sure to stop by the IABC/Toronto Agency Fair on Wednesday, February 15 at the Spoke Club and meet representatives from various agencies across different industries. Now is your time to network and ask any burning questions, such as […]

Perpetual adaptation: Digital marketing strategies for independent communicators

Metro Hall 55 John Street, Toronto, ON

Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Metro Hall, 55 John St., Toronto PIC's next professional development event will be held on March 2 with guest speaker, writer and illustrator Alison Garwood-Jones. With a rapid-fire revolution in communications and digital media, it’s an absolute must to have “adaptability” on your list of skills. Come […]