Social Technology Proves Integral in Building a Culture of Communication and Collaboration

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Communications is a seemingly constant state of evolution—but often the focus of change is on external communications, public relations and marketing efforts. Internal communications is being impacted by technology at the same rapid pace.

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PR Newswire & Business Development Institute's upcoming The Future of Collaboration & Internal Communications Summit, on November 12, 2013, at 8:00AM ET at The Graduate Center of The City University of NY, is designed to demonstrate specific ways in which large organizations are using new technologies and platforms to elevate internal communications. These advances break down traditional barriers between employees and third-parties, such as consultants, partners and vendors; improve productivity across the business; and have a direct impact on employer branding and employee retention, a correlation that will be explored at the event.

PR Newswire is offering members a special discounted rate of $175 with promo code PRN.

To register for the event, click here: http://prn.to/prninternalcommsummit

The summit will address the following questions:

• How can social technologies increase internal engagement and empowerment?
• What are industry leaders doing to promote innovation within their organizations?
• How are large organizations using social platforms in their crisis communications efforts?
• What are the leading internal communications technologies and platforms?
• How are social technologies and data informing employee engagement strategies, career development and training, and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts?

@TrevorLoe, Vice President of Sales for Vintage Filings, will offer perspective on internal communications and social technologies as they are perceived and used within the investor relations industry.

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