1. IABC Group Memberships Presentation to (Insert Company) (Insert Date) (Insert Your Name) (Insert Title, Company Name)

2. IABC: An Overview Founded in 1970Founded in 1970 Over 13,500 members in over 65 countriesOver 13,500 members in over 65 countries +100 chapters worldwide+100 chapters worldwide

3. IABC: An Overview Worldwide network for professionals working in: PR Corporate communications Public affairs Investor relations Marketing Community relations Writing/editingAdvertising

4. Membership: Areas of Responsibility 21% PR, public affairs, community relations, external communication, media relations21% PR, public affairs, community relations, external communication, media relations 23% Corporate communication23% Corporate communication 18% Employee communication18% Employee communication 16% Marketing communication16% Marketing communication 6% CEO or other sr. management6% CEO or other sr. management 16% Other16% Other Extrapolated from 91% response rate to questionnaire.

5. Membership: Top Industries Top industries represented:Top industries represented: - 10% Consulting - 10% Public relations - 8% Finance/banking - 7% Medical/healthcare - 6% Education - 5% Insurance - 5% Government/military

6. Membership: Top Industries Top industries (continued)Top industries (continued) - 4% Manufacturing - 4% Professional Services - 3% Utility - 38% Other More than 25 other industries represented as well. Extrapolated from 92% response rate to questionnaire.

7. Membership: Year Began in Communications 16% began working in the field before 198016% began working in the field before 1980 31% began between 1980-198931% began between 1980-1989 39% began between 1990-199939% began between 1990-1999 15% began between 2000- present15% began between 2000- present Extrapolated from 86% response rate to questionnaire.

8. What IABC Can Do Help individuals improve their contributions in their jobsHelp individuals improve their contributions in their jobs Enhance job skillsEnhance job skills Offer unlimited client and vendor contactsOffer unlimited client and vendor contacts

9. Benefits MyComm planning toolMyComm planning tool Communication World (magazine)Communication World (magazine) CW Bulletin (e-newsletter)CW Bulletin (e-newsletter) Members-only web siteMembers-only web site - Networking (MemberSearch, MemberSpeak, Communication Commons, The IABC Buzz) - Library (CW archives, conference presentations, Gold Quill winners) - Job Centre listings

10. Benefits (continued) Chapter resources/eventsChapter resources/events Volunteer opportunities (marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking, leadership)Volunteer opportunities (marketing, finance, project management, meeting planning, public speaking, leadership) Member pricing: books, manuals, events, online learning, recognition programsMember pricing: books, manuals, events, online learning, recognition programs Discounts on third-party products and servicesDiscounts on third-party products and services

11. Gold Membership 31 members or more31 members or more 10% discount on IABC member dues (required)10% discount on IABC member dues (required) 10% discount on IABC International Conference and products10% discount on IABC International Conference and products One IABC resource manualOne IABC resource manual Additional benefits for two and three year commitmentAdditional benefits for two and three year commitment

12. Gold Plus Membership FlexibleFlexible Membership for up to 50 employees (can be quoted for more than 50 too)Membership for up to 50 employees (can be quoted for more than 50 too) 10% discount on IABC International Conference and products10% discount on IABC International Conference and products Three IABC resource manualsThree IABC resource manuals PLUS….PLUS….

13. Gold Plus Membership One-day in-house trainingOne-day in-house training Membership for your VP of Communications to the exclusive Global VP Communications Round Table ForumMembership for your VP of Communications to the exclusive Global VP Communications Round Table Forum PLUS…PLUS…

14. Gold Plus Membership Preferential consideration to showcase your company in IABC publications or eventsPreferential consideration to showcase your company in IABC publications or events Additional benefits for two- and three-year commitmentsAdditional benefits for two- and three-year commitments Cost: Flat rate US$16,000 (can be re-priced for groups larger than 50)Cost: Flat rate US$16,000 (can be re-priced for groups larger than 50)

15. Silver Membership Between 16-30 new membersBetween 16-30 new members 7.5% discount on IABC member dues (required)7.5% discount on IABC member dues (required) 7.5% discount on IABC International Conference and products7.5% discount on IABC International Conference and products One IABC resource manualOne IABC resource manual Additional benefits for two and three- year commitmentAdditional benefits for two and three- year commitment

16. Bronze Membership Between 5-15 new membersBetween 5-15 new members 5% discount on IABC member dues (required)5% discount on IABC member dues (required) 5% discount on IABC International Conference and products5% discount on IABC International Conference and products

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