Trust in institutions, businesses, brands, and media is at an all-time low. Misinformation and disinformation are significant risks. The consequences of this trust deficit loom large for today's brand and communication managers.

The gender pay gap will be one of 2024’s critical corporate communications

At the 9th December IABC NSW AGM the president’s report by Kieran McCann was presented and accepted - it is replicated in its entirety below

Isentia and IABC APAC Region surveyed communication professionals to conduct in-depth research on the future of the communication profession post-pandemic. With our guest speakers Zora Artis, GAICD SCMP and Ngaire Crawford attendees had the opportunity to delve into the report.

In July we asked for your feedback and suggestions for events, topics and speakers to inform our events strategy for next year.

We were delighted that so many of you responded, we want to assure you we heard, we are listening, and we are responding to your feedback.

Ahead of the submissions opening in October IABC NSW presented a virtual show and tell event where five winners gave a case study overview of their campaigns and shared key learnings to help others develop their submissions.

So, would you fly blind? Obviously not, but it feels to me a fitting parallel to being a senior executive without a good communication team.

Jacquie Fegent-Mcgeachie led a workshop for our chapter on the Climate of change: Corporate responsibility the new strategic imperative. Jacquie reflects on the key themes and outcomes from the workshop – a sold out event and one of four member-only workshops the chapter has hosted this year.

Jodi O’Callaghan, IABC NSW member showcases the value she found in her membership which inspired a collaborative strategy day.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, communications roles continue to evolve as our stakeholders, technology, and the expectations on us become more complex.