Fifth Annual International Association of Online Communicators (IAOC) Conference
October 1-2, 2009 - Washington, DC
October 2 Luncheon Co-Sponsored by PRSA-National Capital Chapter
Join the International Association of Online Communicators (IAOC) at the Fifth Annual Confrence on October 1-2, at the State Plaza Hotel, in Washington D.C. The hotel is conveniently located between Georgetown University and the White House, near the Foggy Bottom metro station, within miles of many of the city's finest attractions. Suites for this conference have been reserved, for a rate of $109 per night; Please contact the State Plaza to secure this IAOC rate.
State Plaza Hotel2117 East Street, N.W.Washington D.C. 200371 (202) 861-82001 (800) 424-2859
Communication professionals, educators, and graduate students will be presenting papers at the Fifth Annual International Association of Online Communicators Conference. Papers are presented in the popular roundtable format where presenters interact with their audiences in a small group setting. See agenda here.
This Year's Accepted Paper Topics Include:
- Developing and Sustaining Millennials' Trust through Organizational E-Communication
- Corporate Marketing in a Time of Economic Uncertainty: An Examination of Internet Advertising in Popular News Web sites
- Why Aren't Philadelphia Architects Taking Advantage of the Web?
- Twenty-five Years Later: How Two Communication Organizations Use the Internet in Screening Potential Employees
- Reaching Shareholders Online: Trends and Best Practices in Online Communication and Social Media in Investor Relations
- Assessing the Use of Social and Professional Networking Sites by Public Relations Practitioners
- Uses and Gratifications of Mommy Blogging
- Reviving the Fairness Doctrine
- Reaching Further with Online Communication Strategies of Organizations
- Setting the Bar: A Case Study of the First Year of Teaching in a Multimedia Journalism Graduate Program
- From Teacher-Directed Instruction to Peer-to-Peer Learning: The Impact of Using Blogs in Public Relations Classes
- Using Community for Podcasts and Web Shows
Roundtable Papers Presentations (Thursday and Friday):
The conference will comprise roundtable paper presentations on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning as well as a keynote luncheon presentation. Join us for complimentary breakfast and lunch on Friday.
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Steve Rubel Co-Sponsored by PRSA-NCC
Communication Professionals, educators, and graduate students will enjoy learning more about online communication and digitial media from keynote speaker Steve Rubel, SVP, Director of Insights for Edelman Digital of the Edelman Group. The luncheon with keynote speaker is co-sponsored by PRSA - National Capital Chapter, and special luncheon-only pricing is available to PRSA and IAOC members,
Rubel studies global technology, media and online trends and shapes them into actionable insights and marketing communications strategies for Edelman clients.
Rubel is one of the leading writers on Internet technology and PR and has been profiled in many of the leading business publications. He is a prolific writer with his own popular blog, a large following on Twitter and a bi-weekly column for Advertising Age.
Conference Fees:
The registration fee of $199 for IAOC members, $299 for non-members includes Friday’s breakfast and luncheon with a keynote speaker, as well as conference materials.
Friday's luncheon only with keynote speaker Steve Rubel is $38 for IAOC and PRSA members, $48 for non-members. You may go here to register. See full agenda here.
Special Conference and Membership Package Rate of Only $228 includes conference plus membership for one year. Good for new membership or membership renewal.
A special conference package is available for $228 which includes both the full conference and a one year membership. Register now.