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COMMUNICATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS: WHY SUCCESSFUL INNOVATORS NEED TO BE SAVVY COMMUNICATORS In today's world many professionals find themselves working for small to medium-sized enterprises or even new ventures & startups. The communications needs and priorities that these organizations have are unique as they launch a new brand. With nearly half of all startups failing, an effective communications strategy is vital to the business growth of the organization. How a startup communicates with its audiences and markets itself is a key element for its success. AGENDA REGISTER Workshop: Why successful innovators need to be savvy communicators Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Park Royal on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore Cathy Hackl IE Adjunct Professor ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Through this session participants will learn how to create effective communication strategies in situations where resources are limited and in which it is vital to build corporate communications from the ground up. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how having a communications strategy in place can help a startup get funded and build its brand, as well as why communications should be a vital part of

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COMMUNICATION FOR ENTREPRENEURS:

WHY SUCCESSFUL INNOVATORS NEED TO BE SAVVY COMMUNICATORS

In today's world many professionals find themselves working for small to medium-sized enterprises or even new ventures & startups. The

communications needs and priorities that these organizations have are unique as they launch a new brand. With nearly half of all startups

failing, an effective communications strategy is vital to the business

growth of the organization. How a startup communicates with its audiences and markets itself is a key element for its success.

AGENDA

REGISTER

Workshop: Why successful innovators need to be savvy communicators

Tuesday, February 17th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm Park Royal on Pickering, 3 Upper Pickering Street,

Singapore

Cathy Hackl

IE Adjunct Professor

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Through this session participants will learn how to create effective

communication strategies in situations where resources are limited and in which it is vital to build corporate communications from the ground

up. Attendees will come away with an understanding of how having a

communications strategy in place can help a startup get funded and build its brand, as well as why communications should be a vital part of

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their business plan. The workshop will include real-life case studies of

startups across the globe that are using communications to grow their brand and impact their bottom line.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Cathy Hackl holds an MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies and MS in Mass Communication from Florida International University, BA in

Broadcast Journalism from University of Texas. Cathy is an Emmy-nominated journalist turned public relations professional and blogger.

Her media career includes positions with ABC News, CNN, Fox, and the

Discovery Channel. She currently works as a PR Specialist in healthcare communications and is active in the startup community in Gainesville,

Florida. Hackl's research interests include communications planning for start-ups, brand recognition and management, women in technology,

and strategic communications for small business owners.

IE Business School is recognized as one of the world's top

business schools, and our focus on innovation and entrepreneurship is an integral part of our drive towards academic

excellence. Our learning model is student-centered, eminently practical and it ensures that students acquire not only required technical know-

how, but also the mindset and interpersonal skills necessary to become a

successful future leader. Should you not be able to attend this face-to-face event in Singapore, please explore our virtual events that you can

join from any location. In case you have any further questions or wish to have an informal

One-to-One conversation, connect with the IE Center Singapore.

[email protected]

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