How clear communication boosts productivity and well-being in every single area of your life, presented by Santa Barbara-based productivity coach Sara Caputo.
Weds May 12: Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind Read More »
Whether it’s Russian trolls planting fake narratives, conspiracy theorists colluding against a perceived enemy or well-meaning citizens sharing misleading memes, the current deluge of information has made it all too easy to disseminate fiction and falsehoods that can topple businesses, spread pandemics and even undermine democracy. Join veteran journalist, educator and truth-talker Starshine Roshell for a look at how we got here, why it matters and the small-but-powerful things you can do to help.
Inspired by Amanda Gorman’s electrifying poem at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration, AWC-SB’s March monthly meeting/presentation was on poetry—what it can teach us as communicators, and how it can infuse our work with new energy. Wednesday, March 3, members and guests gathered via Zoom for the meeting, always a good chance for connecting, networking, and learning!
Recap: The Power of Poetry—Express Yourself! Read More »
Crises seem to have become more the rule than the exception in recent years, with Santa Barbara no stranger to wildfires, flooding, and debris flows. We continue to see increasing weather-related crises all over the world and for the past year, we have all been affected by the crisis of the global pandemic. Here is a recap of our February meeting on Preparing and Managing During a Crisis.
Recap: Preparing & Managing During a Crisis Read More »
Organizations are somewhat prepared for natural disasters…but what about the issues-related crises and difficult situations that can affect our employer, our consulting firm, the non-profit we volunteer at, the board we serve on? Join us on February 3rd to hear from our guest, Sheri Benninghoven. Sheri and her firm focus on crisis communications counsel and has handled some of the Central Coast’s most recent challenges.
Weds. Feb 3: When Bad Things Happen – Preparing & Managing During a Crisis Read More »
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was influential in large part because she was an exceptional communicator. Jane Sherron De Hart (RBG biographer), and Hannah-Beth Jackson (retired state lawmaker) will join our conversation about what we can learn from RBG’s example as a writer and a public speaker. No matter what field you’re in, thinking about what she accomplished and how she did it is an ideal way to kick off a new year!
Wednesday, January 6: Movie Night+ with RBG Read More »
Raise a glass and exhale. Please join us at our annual holiday party as we gather to enjoy good company and celebrate the accomplishments of some exceptional local communicators. Our annual Holiday Party is a beloved AWC-SB tradition. This year, we are planning activities, games and surprises to make it special on Zoom. Register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Wednesday, December 2: Holiday Party with Celebrity Guests Read More »
A sizzle reel is a brief video that brings attention to something you want to promote–your work, an event, or a public relations campaign. Thanks to today’s technology, you don’t have to be a media pro to create this highly effective form of communication. On November 4th, AWC-SB board member Erica Schweitzer will outline the essential ingredients for a memorable sizzle video. She’ll showcase some exceptional sizzle reels. And she’ll introduce you to her favorite free and low-cost tools. To get the most out of the evening, think about something you’d like to promote. By the time the evening is over, you’ll have fresh ideas about a powerful new way to make an impression on the audience you want to reach.
Wednesday Nov 4: How to Create a Sizzle Reel That Really Sizzles! Read More »
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) is offering incentives to new members who join during its Fall Membership Drive. Members who join by October 31st can save up to $75.
AWC-SB 2020 Fall Membership Campaign — Join Now and Save! Read More »
Solutions Journalism, a rigorous, evidence-based approach to reporting, goes beyond sky-is-falling headlines to showcase innovative ways people are solving serious problems. Learn how to write and identify stories to present through a solutions journalism-lens with Giana Magnoli and Michelle Faust Raghavan.
WEDS Oct 7: Solutions Journalism – Breaking the Fear-Based News Cycle Read More »
