A WORLD OF COMMUNICATION: 1970-1980.

This article presents news related to the history of business communication. The American Association of Industrial Editors and the International Council of Industrial Editors merge to form International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in 1970. In 1971, IABC publishes the "Journal of Organizational Communications" and IABC News. In 1974, IABC launches its accreditation program; 41 members receive their "ABC." Corporate Communicators Canada becomes the first IABC district outside the U.S. in the same year. Claude Taylor receives the first Excellence in Communication Leadership award. In 1979, an IABC Profile survey finds a 40% increase in organizational spending on communication over three years. IABC/UK becomes the 100th chapter, and the first outside North America. In 1980, IABC membership reaches 8,000.