2012
Corporate Communication
Leaders Forum

Since 2001, CCI annually offers the Corporate Communication Leaders Forum, an intensive professional and academic experience in the current theory and practice of corporate communication. It combines presentations, case studies, site visits, and interaction with leading professionals and scholars. Join us for a unique opportunity to experience the best thinking in the current theory and practice of corporate communication.

Program Topics

The Forum explores the following topics through a leadership lens:

• The leadership role in corporate communication
• The current context for corporate communication practice
• Best practices in internal communication
• PR firms and corporate clients
• Corporate communication in a global environment
• Media & corporate communication
• Corporate communication management
• Strategic uses of corporate communication research
• Corporate communication and technologies
• Ethics and corporate communication practice
• Corporate communication & the changing media environment
• Investor relations & the capital markets
• Corporate communication & corporate reputation
• Corporate communication and corporate crisis

Participant Profile

The Forum is intended for corporate communication practitioners who have moved beyond
functional responsibilities into greater leadership roles. Corporate communication executives from business, agencies, government, and nonprofit organizations are invited to nominate Forum participants. Also encouraged to attend are practicing professionals who desire a unique contribution to their professional development. We welcome participants from around the globe. Enrollment is limited to 15.

Location

Sessions are conducted at CCI - Corporate Communication International at Baruch College/CUNY located at 55 Lexington Avenue (at 25th) and at area corporate headquarters, including: Alcoa Inc., The New York Stock Exchange, The New York Times, and Pfizer Inc. CCI has arranged accommodations at the Park South Hotel, three blocks from Baruch, in Manhattan's Murray Hill section on 28th Street between Park Avenue South and Lexington Avenue.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (By 12/16/2011)
CCI Member: $2,250
Non-Member: $2,750

REGULAR REGISTRATION (After 12/16/2011)
CCI Member: $2,500
Non-Member: $2,950

FEES DO NOT INCLUDE HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. CCI has arranged for a block of rooms for the Forum at the Park South Hotel located at 124 East 28th Street, three blocks from Baruch College/CUNY at the rate of $169.00 plus tax (14.75% City and State taxes + 3.50 New York City occupancy tax) per night for a Superior Queen Room. Amenities include a complimentary European-style breakfast buffet. Visit www.parksouthhotel.com for more information. A registration/hotel reservation form will be posted by October 1, 2011.

Participant Feedback

Excellent – challenging learning … took us places we could not go by ourselves.

Enjoyed the real-time examples from leading practitioners.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! It was amazing to have access to the top leaders in our industry.

Incredible opportunity to see the real deal: True professionals at work.

Site visits added fantastic value to the program.

This forum brings together theory and practice in a useful, motivating way. Thank you for an incredible experience!