The Rules of Power and Influence
IABC Presents Robert L. Dilenschneider, a globally recognized icon in public relations and corporate communications

oin us for a special program as Robert L. (Bob) Dilenschneider, a globally recognized icon in public relations and corporate communications, discusses his soon-to-be-published book, "Power and Influence: The Rules Have Changed."

Dilenschneider will explain how technology has transformed everything about building success and how the rules of power have changed in the 21st Century. His vignettes of his personal encounters with the business giants of our age are fascinating. "To stay in front," he says, "we need to know how the latest innovations work, which are the most important on which to focus, and what we need to do to stay on the cutting edge of business development."

CNBC's Maria Bartiromo reports: "These rules from a master of the power game will change your career and maybe your life."

About Bob Dilenschneider
Dilenschneider is the founder and CEO of The Dilenschneider Group and the former president and CEO of Hill & Knowlton. A widely published author of business books, he has counseled major corporations and professional associations around the globe and is regularly called on by the media to provide strategic insights on major news stories.

Event Details
Crisis management guru Jim Lukaszewski will moderate the event. The format calls for cocktails with an open cash bar starting at 5:15 p.m., a buffet and the program to start at 7:15 p.m.

The event is being sponsored by the Fairchester Communications Council and brings together the members of 10 organizations — the Connecticut Press Club, the CoolTea networking organization and the Fairfield/Westchester chapters of the American Marketing Association, Association for Women in Communications, Business Marketing Association, International Association of Business Communicators, Fairfield County Public Relations Association, National Investor Relations Institute, Promotional Marketing Association and Public Relations Society of America.

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2007
Time: Registration and Networking: 5:15 – 7:15 p.m.; Program: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Doubletree Hotel Norwalk, 789 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854
Includes: Buffet dinner: mixed green salad, pasta side dish, Italian-style chicken entree and a selection of desserts. Complimentary coffee and soft drinks are also included.

Cancellations must be made 72 business hours prior to the event for a full refund. If you cannot meet this cancellation deadline, you can send a replacement.