The following new job openings have recently been posted on our careers page:
Good luck!
The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Switzerland is organising an event in Zurich on “Communicating in a Flat World”. Guest speaker Silvia Cambie, author of the best-selling book International Communications Strategies, who will present and discuss employee engagement and overcoming cultural resistance to change in European institutions and multinationals.
The event will be held on Wednesday evening, 8 December 2010, 6:30pm-8:30pm held at Zurich Insurance, Auditorium Z, Mythenquai 2/3, Zurich. Doors open 6pm. This will also be a great networking opportunity so bring your business cards!
IABC kindly asks you to book in advance on http://www.eventbrite.com/event/902235611 The cost is just 25CHF pp inclusive of booking fee and catering. However, entry on the door costs 30CHF cash only.
Following on from my earlier post about iPad and Kindle reading speeds where the question was asked: ‘Are they as good as books?’, a new survey by the NPD Group may have come up with an answer.
While the survey found that the top three uses for the iPad are surfing the web, checking e-mail and playing games, rather than reading books, it also discovered that 20% of owners use their iPad in bed – suggesting that the iPad could be as good as curling up with a good book.
One thing is certain, the way people interact with technology and use it to communicate is changing. With increasing numbers of people leaving the desktop for the sofa, coffee shop, park bench and even bed there could be an interesting set of new challenges ahead for the communication profession.
Melitta
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations has recently relaunched its webiste, with the addition of some great new features to keep PR professionals in the loop.
These include ‘CIPR TV’, where you can watch discussions with leading figures in the industry and a new ‘Features’ section that gives ready access to a range of in-depth articles, tips and advice from seasoned pros.
The new CIPR website can be found at: www.cipr.co.uk
Melitta
Many thanks to the 60+ communicators who attended the seminar today with John Zimmer on presentation skills – a very interesting presentation.
Some select photos of the event are found to the left of our page. For more information on John, please visit his website “Manner of Speaking”.
Thanks again to Tony Murdoch of the Murdoch Group for moderating the event and to our sponsor, the International University in Geneva.
Glenn
With the increasing popularity of Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, LinkedIn and the like, the communication profession is facing new and exciting opportunities to communicate – as well as new challenges to meet.
To map out exactly how Social Media is impacting the communications profession, Communication Director magazine and the University of St. Gallen are currently conducting a Europe-wide study of communications professionals – and have invited GCN members to contribute.
For instance, how do you use Social Media? What impact does it have on your daily work as a communicator? What support do you need to be able to cope with using Social Media?
There are two versions of the survey accessible via the below links. Please select the most appropriate one for you.
Survey for agencies and consultants >
Survey for in-house communicators >
Completion of the questionnaire will take approximately 15 minutes. All answers are anonymous.
A summary of the results will be posted here in the winter.
Melitta
Just to let all communicators know that our next lunchtime seminar, scheduled for Friday 15 October is fully booked! We are at our full capacity – 60+ persons, so if you didn’t book yet, we look forward seeing you at our next event.
Glenn and the team
Last week two of the most dominant players in the social media space, Skype and Twitter, announced a change of leadership, highlighting the intense competition in the market.
Twitter has replaced Evan Williams, a founder of the micro-blogging service, with Dick Costolo who is well regarded in the Silicon valley for his impeccable business aptitude and focus.
At Skype, the chief executive position is being taken over by Tony Bates, a former major player within Cisco.
More information about this story >
Melitta
Head of Unit, Marketing and Internal Communications at the ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. This exciting new full-time vacancy is at its Geneva headquarters. Deadline for applications: 27 October 2010.
Those interested in applying should refer to the www.icrc.org website for details and for information on how to apply.
Further details are also available on the GCN Careers page.
Good luck!