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Membership Benefits

IABC, the International Association of Business Communicators, is the leading resource for effective communication practice. We provide products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication. People around the world -- in every industry and in the public and nonprofit sectors -- have taken advantage of our resources to advance their careers and meet organisational objectives.

IABC specialises in helping people and organisations:
Make business sense of communication
Think strategically about communication
Measure and clarify the value of communication
Build better relationships with stakeholders
Our products and services include:

  • Communication World, an award-winning print magazine covering trends and issues.
  • An annual international conference at which participants can network and learn from top communicators.
  • Information Resources, a comprehensive information service that provides manuals on critical communication functions, IABC
  • Research Foundation materials and information on award-winning programs.
  • An accreditation program in which people can have their professionalism recognized by becoming Accredited Business Communicators (ABCs).
  • The Gold Quill awards program, recognizing communication excellence.
  • IABC Member Centre, your online resource for membership and leader services information.
  • Services at the district/regional and chapter levels (newsletters and professional development opportunities).
  • Member Bulletin Boards and Forum HelpMembership Groups on www.iabc.com.

Members of IABC also have the opportunity to grow professionally by volunteering for the association and taking on leadership responsibilities.

Membership Application Form

For a copy of the application form, please click here.