October: Hello World! RIP Traditional Content Strategies and Methodologies

By On September 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment

In order to adapt to changes in content consumption and learning preferences, documentation teams are employing alternative content strategies which employ aspects of crowdsourcing, social media, gamification, and YouTube.

Join us on October 26 for this interactive session with Pam Noreault. In this session, you will gain insight, ideas, and knowledge about how to shift […]

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No need to ask Alexa: Best time to join STC Chicago is now!

By On September 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment

2018 STC membership registration is now open. When you join or renew your STC membership and select STC Chicago as your chapter by December 31, 2017, you’ll be automatically entered in a drawing to win a free Amazon Echo! Two winners will be selected.

Don’t miss this “Amazon” opportunity to grow professionally and expand your […]

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STC Chicago 2017 Technical Communication Competition is Now Open for Submissions

By On September 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Each year, STC Chicago hosts a technical communications competition that is aligned in format and judging with the standards set by STC International Summit Awards (ISA) competition.

Everyone is eligible to submit entries to our competition; you do not need to be a member of STC. You can enter work you completed or you can […]

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September Meeting: Why Content Strategy is more important than ever during this Digital Transformation Era

By On August 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Time for a new Content Strategy – It’s not surprising to learn that most global businesses have transitioned away from print-centric communications strategies to accommodate demands for digital and mobile content. What IS surprising?  Most businesses continue to rely on outdated methods of creating, managing, and distributing content, regardless of the intended output.

These methods, […]

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August: Summit Remix: What you missed and why you should attend professional conferences

By On July 24, 2017 · Leave a Comment

For those who could not attend the annual STC Summit, this meeting will have four members each give a 15-minute presentation on their best takeaways from the Summit. They will share their thoughts on specific sessions, the Summit as a whole, and on the advantages of professional conferences in general.

Linda Jansak will talk about […]

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