IABC EMENA

🌟 This year we’re celebrating the EMENA region’s 40th and the UK&I chapter's 45th anniversaries and the leaders who’ve taken us on this journey. Meet Simon Cavendish (né Monger), SCMP and discover his favourite IABC memory!    “My highlight so far has to be my first in-person World Conference in New York, back in 2022. Not only was the event hosted in an amazing city, but the whole conference was a joy from start to finish.  “The highlight of my highlight, so to speak, was listening to Lisa Osborne Ross, then CEO of Edelman in the US, talk about the capacity for business to create and lead social change. It was such an inspiring talk (pictured with IABC Chair at the time Danielle Bond).”      IABC UK & Ireland IABC #IABC #StrongerTogether #IABCEMENA 

🌟 Building, Supporting, and Growing Together 🌟 The communication industry thrives when we bring people and projects to life. At the heart of this mission is collaboration, innovation, and community values embodied by Monique Zytnik, Chair of IABC EMENA Region. Through initiatives like Berlin City Connect, we're creating spaces to connect, inspire, and empower communication professionals across borders. 💬 “Building, supporting, and growing the communication industry brings people and projects to life.” — Monique Zytnik Let’s continue to shape the future of communications together! #IABCEMENA #Communication #Leadership #BerlinCityConnect

🌟 IABC EMENA is coming to Paris! Join us on Thursday, 16 January 2025, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Le Peloton Café for an evening of networking with top communications professionals from across Europe and Paris. 🎟 Includes drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee) and apéro-style snacks. Part of the City Connect Series—don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network! Special thanks to Brennan Young Ltd, RWS Group Limited, and Le Peloton Café. #IABC #Networking #Communications

🚀 Exciting news! The latest episode of the IABC EMENA Podcast is live, and it’s a special one! 🎙️ IABC EMENA Chair Monique Zytnik, who has set such a high standard over the years, hands over the reins to IABC EMENA Board Director Chared Verschuur, MA MSc 🇵🇭🇳🇱. In this handover episode, Monique and Chared dive into: ✨ Chared’s journey from the Philippines to the Netherlands and into inclusive communication. ✨ Chared’s ACES framework to create belonging at work. ✨ The exciting future of the podcast and how we hope to elevate underrepresented voices across the EMENA region. This is just the beginning of a new chapter, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Tune in, and let us know what you think! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e2xje6Ji #IABCEMENApodcast #inclusivecommunication #inclusiveleadership #belongingatwork

Looking to launch or grow your podcast in 2025? 🎙️ Join us for an exclusive masterclass featuring top podcast hosts and industry veterans who'll share their secrets to podcast success. Learn why some podcasts thrive while others struggle. Featured Speakers: ✨ Oliver Aust, Host of the "Speak like a CEO" podcast ✨ Kendall Breitman, Community Manager for Riverside.fm ✨ Doug Downs, SCMP, Host of the "Stories & Strategies" podcast ✨ Monique Zytnik, Chair of IABC EMENA Mark your calendars 📅 for Wednesday, January 22nd at 🕒 3 PM London, 4 PM Berlin, and 5 PM Tel Aviv. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/eziUjAAE

🌟 What a night! 🌟 IABC Connect in Hoofddorp (10 Dec) was nothing short of inspiring! We gathered a dynamic group of professionals for an evening filled with creativity, connection, and collaboration. ✨ Highlights included: • A hands-on LEGO® Serious Play® workshop led by Chared Verschuur, MA MSc ⚖️ where we looked back to 2024 and explored our visions for 2025. • Networking drinks sparking new ideas and connections. It’s amazing to see how storytelling, creativity, and community-building can bring us closer -- both as communicators and as individuals. A huge thank you to everyone who joined, contributed, and made this evening a success. Here’s to many more moments of shared inspiration! #IABCConnect #networking #LEGOSeriousPlay #community #GoodComms

Give the gift of communication this festive season! Join us on 30 January to work with a non-profit on their communication challenge. Network with like-minded professionals. The IABC’s Gift of Communication program empowers professional communicators to give back locally, showing the true impact of effective communication on organisations and communities. It’s a unique chance to expand networks, hone skills, and gain valuable experience. At IABC, we believe in demonstrating—not just promoting—the value of great communication. Through Gift of Communication, we’re fostering a ripple of generosity, making a real-world difference. We’re delighted to partner with Zalando, Europe’s leading online multi-brand fashion destination, to bring this event to Berlin, in the heart of Europe. More information on the event page. Please register if you are interested. We're also looking for charities and non-profits who cannot afford professional communication services and would like to receive the gift of communication in Berlin. Tag anyone who you think might be interested. We look forward to seeing you!

⏳ Last chance to join 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁! 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 on 2024, 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 your 2025, and 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 with communication peers over drinks. Secure your spot today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eTZ2TapW 🗓 Tuesday, 10 December 2024 ⏰ 18:00 - 20:00 for the workshop, followed by networking drinks 📍 IDEXX, Scorpius 60, building F, 2132 LR Hoofddorp (5 min walk from Hoofddorp train station, 15 mins drive/train from Schiphol) followed by networking drinks at Hotel Novotel (5 min walk from venue) 🎟 €10 for members, €25 for non-members (includes workshop, 1 drink, and snacks) #CityConnect #Networking #IABCEMENA

🎉 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙧𝙖𝙥 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠-𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣! 🎉 This week, we’ve shared stories from some of the amazing individuals who make IABC EMENA thrive. Their passion and dedication are the lifeblood of our community, and we couldn’t be prouder to celebrate them. If their words inspired you to explore volunteering, we’d love to welcome you into the IABC EMENA team. 📩 Drop us a DM or visit our website (iabcemena.com) to find out how you can get involved. To all our current and future volunteers—thank you for everything you do! 💚 #WeareIABCEMENA #volunteersweek

🤔 What makes volunteering with IABC EMENA so valuable? For Suzie Towne, it’s the chance to 𝗽𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 of their professional experience while 𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 and 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Based near Paris and originally from the UK, Suzie has been an IABC EMENA member for two years and recently stepped into a Board Director role, leading the communications portfolio. When a former board member suggested applying for the position, Suzie jumped at the opportunity—and hasn’t looked back since. 💬 In her own words: "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘶𝘴𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘫𝘰𝘣. 𝘗𝘭𝘶𝘴, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘺." Ready to take your skills to the next level while contributing to a vibrant community? Volunteering with IABC EMENA could be just the opportunity you’re looking for! 🌟 #Volunteersweek #WeareIABCEMENA ------------------------------------ 📌 Stay tuned every day this week for a new reason to volunteer. 💬 Are you currently a volunteer? Send your story, quote and photo to Chared Verschuur, MA MSc