History, Vision, and Mission

History

IABC began in 1970 as a merger between the American Association of Industrial Editors and the International Council of Industrial Editors. Corporate Communicators Canada joined IABC in 1974. In its first year of operation, IABC had 2,280 members and a budget of approximately U.S. $100,000. Since then, IABC’s membership has grown to more than 13,000 worldwide with an annual operating budget of U.S. $5.1 million.

Brand Definition

IABC is a not-for-profit international network of professionals committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations through strategic interactive and integrated business communication management.

Vision

IABC links communicators in a global network that inspires, establishes and supports the highest professional standards of quality and innovation in organizational communication. We are recognized as the professional association of choice for communicators who aspire to excel in their chosen fields.

Mission

Provide lifelong learning opportunities that give IABC members the tools and information they need to be the best in their chosen disciplines.
Share among our membership best global communication practices, ideas and experiences that will enable us to develop highly ethical and effective performance standards for our profession.

Shape the future of the profession through ground-breaking research.
Lead the way in the use of advanced information technology in the profession.
Unite the communication profession worldwide in one diverse, multifaceted organization under the banner of the International Association of Business Communicators.