Biz Radio's Jack Warkenthien to Emcee IABC/Houston's 2006 Bronze Quill Award Ceremony Aug. 24.HOUSTON -- The Houston Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a leading association for public relations professionals. IABC has about 14,000 members in more than 100 chapters in 70 countries. Its headquarters are located in San Francisco, California, United States. (IABC/Houston) announced today that Jack Warkenthien will emcee the organization's annual award ceremony set for August 24 at Minute Maid Park • • [ . Warkenthien is host of a weekly business talk show on Houston's Biz Radio 1320 AM entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: , "The Next Step with Jack Warkenthien." Warkenthien also is the author of "Life's a Sales Call: How to Succeed in the World's Oldest Profession," as well as owner and founder of a sales specialist company called NextStep Solutions. Warkenthien is a coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. national speaker who advises sales and non-sales professionals alike on being successful in business. "Regardless of the title on your business card," notes Warkenthien, "you are in sales. Everyone is in sales. As such, you are the most important person in the world of business. Nothing happens until someone sells something." Award winners will be revealed at the IABC-Houston 2006 Bronze Quill quill: see pen. Awards Ceremony during "A Salute to Houston's Communication ALL STARS." The ceremony will be held on August 24, 2006 in the Champions Pavilion at Minute Maid Park and will include dinner and other baseball themed fun. "Every year communications professionals from the greater Houston Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown is a 10-county metropolitan area defined by the Office of Management and Budget. It is located along the Gulf Coast region in the U.S. state of Texas. area look forward to attending IABC/Houston's annual Bronze Quill Awards," notes Pam McConathy, IABC/Houston president, and senior vice president of Pierpont Communications. "This year we are celebrating communications excellence and our chapter's all-star performers with a relaxing, sport-themed evening at Minute Maid Park. Communications pros are some of the hardest working folks in the business world, and this is our opportunity to recognize their most creative and effective work." Sponsors for IABC/Houston's 2006 Bronze Quill Ceremony include Griffin Creative Company, Catch the Moment, HighProfile, Ideas & More Advertising, Pierpont Communications, Towers Perrin Towers Perrin is a global professional services firm. It was established 1 March 1934 as Towers, Perrin, Forster & Crosby. The umbrella name of Towers Perrin was adopted in 1987. HR Services and Marketing, Burson-Marstellar, Business Wire, Administaff, ProfNet Experts and Torma Communications. Photos are available from Nicole Haagenson at 281-660-9478 or nicole@sagepr.com. About IABC/Houston With about 250 members, IABC/Houston is part of a global network of communications professionals committed to improving organizational effectiveness Organizational effectiveness is the concept of how effective an organization is in achieving the outcomes the organization intends to produce. The idea of organizational effectiveness is especially important for non-profit organizations as most people who donate money to non-profit through strategic communications. IABC/Houston offers a range of local services, including regular professional development meetings and workshops, member newsletters, awards programs and job placement. The chapter also provides an excellent opportunity for local networking with peers. For more information, visit www.iabchouston.com. |
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