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State of the Internal Communications Sector Report 2015

The latest State of the Sector report has just been published, providing an industry-wide census on the challenges internal communicators are facing – and where their focus will be over the coming months.

Now in its sixth year, ‘State of the Sector’ investigates core processes and practices, including channel use, and explores the impact of new and emerging technologies like Enterprise Social Networks and apps. This year’s report also includes 10 recommendations for those in the profession.

Download the report >

By | January 20th, 2015|Other resources|0 Comments
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Next lunchtime seminar – 23 January 2015 on the laws of online communication

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We hope 2015 started off well for you and are to announce our first event for this year:

Lunchtime seminar –  complying with the laws of online communication in 2015: is it possible and does it matter?

Date: Friday 23 January 2015
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.
Fee: CHF 20.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.

Online contracting, data protection and privacy, hacking, unfair marketing and targeted advertising, consumer laws and cookies, copyright infringement, social media: the online world is crowded with obscure, sometimes obsolete and complex regulations. Are such regulations efficient ? Is it even possible to do business online today without breaching the law ?

Michel Jaccard will speak about the difficult task of assessing and managing the legal risks associated with online activities, and share his  substantial experience in supporting fast growing businesses and global brands navigate with the rules of law in an ever changing environment.

Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.

Register here for the event>>

About the speaker: Michel Jaccard, founder and partner at id est avocats, a corporate and technology law firm, has been practicing as a lawyer in the field of online communications, intellectual property, unfair competition and data protection and security for more than fifteen years in Switzerland and in the United States. He founded his own boutique law firm three years ago to assist entrepreneurs, startups, global brands and leading SMEs better understand the legal landscape in advanced technologies and support the growth of innovative business models. He has taught corporate, IP and IT law at several Swiss universities for several years and regularly gives lectures in Switzerland and abroad in the field.

We look forward to seeing you there.

By | January 8th, 2015|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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Happy Holidays !!

At the close of another year we gratefully pause to wish you a warm and happy Holiday Season Wishing and a good start to the new year. 

See you at our next GCN lunch seminar on 23 January 2015. Details to follow soon.

Melitta, Glenn, Patricia

happyholidays

By | December 23rd, 2014|Other events|0 Comments
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4 new job opportunities!

Four new job opportunities are now online on our Careers page:

Nestle Research Programme Communications Lead – Lausanne

Communication Internship – Cereal Partners Worldwide – Lausanne

Global Brand PR Manager – Cereal Partners Worldwide – Lausanne

Internal communication unit traineeship – ICRC – Geneva

Good luck!

By | December 19th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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New Job opportunity – Administrative Assistant (60%) – Geneva

A private association that organizes conferences and meetings for its members in Europe, North America and Asia is looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant (60% with possibility for growth) in its Geneva office. Part of a small team that includes executives in multiple locations, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting a senior executive, managing the organization’s membership database and helping ensure end-to-end execution of high quality meetings and conferences.

Further information>>

By | December 8th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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New job opportunity – Head of Digital Communication, ICRC Geneva

The ICRC in Geneva is looking for a Head of Digital Communication.

Minimum length of assignment: 3 years (extendable)

Starting date:  January/February 2015

The Digital Communication Unit (CIM_COM_DIGITAL) drives, supports and supervises ICRC’s efforts to produce digital content, share information, give access to services and interact with external audiences through a variety of online platforms – including web sites (among which www.icrc.org in seven languages), blogs, social networks (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), and mobile applications for tablets and smartphones.

For further information check our careers page or the ICRC site.

 

International Committee of the Red Cross

By | November 20th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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New job opportunity – senior writer and editor, ICRC Geneva

 Senior Writer and Editor, ICRC Geneva

The ICRC is looking for a Senior Writer and Editor who will will edit and revise a range of texts in English aimed at informing public audiences and positioning the ICRC on a wide variety of topics. These documents include news releases, operational updates, reports, op-eds, statements, speaking points, and briefing notes for National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Length of assignment: 4 years renewable
Desired Starting date: 1 January 2015

More information on our careers page>>

 

By | November 18th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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Writing for web workshop sold-out!

Our Writing for the Web workshop for next Tuesday is sold out! A few places remain for the other two workshops:

Register now >>

Workshop 1:Media relations 

This is a practical and interactive course for communications and other professionals who want to hone their media relations, media writing and talking to the media skills. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, the course will give you a better understanding of how journalists think, how to generate media interest for your stories and how to give a great media interview.

More information >> 

Register now >>

Workshop 2:  Online media strategies

This workshop is designed for marketers and communicators to help you understand the role of the different online marketing communication tactics and create effective digital marketing campaigns. During the seminar, we will describe the different digital media and explore how to optimize your digital strategy using the right digital tool; website, SEO, Paid Search, Affiliation, email. We will provide a toolbox for digital marketing and communications professionals (Paid media) to help you understand the key issues and success factors of digital marketing strategy.

More information >>

Register now >>

Workshop day – Tuesday 18 November 2014 in Geneva – featuring all three workshops  (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014
Time: 09h30 – 16h30
Location: Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG),17 rue de Varembé, 1211 Geneva

We would like to thank the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for facilitating this location for us.

By | November 15th, 2014|GCN workshops|0 Comments
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Call for marketing/branding company for UNISDR

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is seeking the services of a creative or an integrated marketing and communications agency to promote the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (www.wcdrr.org) to take place from 14-18 March 2015. The promotional campaign should create a ‘buzz’ leading up to the conference, building interest and expectation for the engagement of the various stakeholder groups of which are: governments, non-governmental organizations, communities, cities, mayors, academia and the general public.

Further details>>>

Closing date: 24 November 2014

By | November 14th, 2014|Careers|0 Comments
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A few spots left in our upcoming workshops – Tuesday 18 November

There are a few places left in our workshops which will be held at the CIGC next Tuesday.  Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously including a networking lunch and coffee breaks where all participants can meet and discuss. The groups will be small – maximum 10 participants – to allow instructors to address the specific needs of participants.

Workshop day – Tuesday 18 November 2014 in Geneva – featuring all three workshops  (Note: you can only attend one workshop in the day!):
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)
Date: Tuesday 18 November 2014
Time: 09h30 – 16h30
Location: Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG),17 rue de Varembé, 1211 Geneva

Register now >>

Workshop 1:Media relations 

This is a practical and interactive course for communications and other professionals who want to hone their media relations, media writing and talking to the media skills. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, the course will give you a better understanding of how journalists think, how to generate media interest for your stories and how to give a great media interview.

More information >> 

Register now >>

Workshop 2:  Online media strategies

This workshop is designed for marketers and communicators to help you understand the role of the different online marketing communication tactics and create effective digital marketing campaigns. During the seminar, we will describe the different digital media and explore how to optimize your digital strategy using the right digital tool; website, SEO, Paid Search, Affiliation, email. We will provide a toolbox for digital marketing and communications professionals (Paid media) to help you understand the key issues and success factors of digital marketing strategy.

More information >>

Register now >>

Workshop 3: Writing for the web

Writing for the web is different. People who visit and use your website or Intranet have different needs and expectations to those who read your messages through other channels. In this workshop you will discover how to write great content that meets these needs and keeps your visitors coming back.

More information >>

Register now >>

We would like to thank the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for facilitating this location for us.

We look forward to seeing you at our workshops.

The GCN Team

By | November 12th, 2014|GCN workshops|0 Comments
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