The findings of Profile/79, the third biennial survey by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) of fact and opinion culled from questionnaires completed and returned by 2,742 members, make up this journal issue. Tabular data presented covers such information as a profile of a typical communicator, comparisons of business organizations and of communicators' salaries, opportunities for advancement, an overview of changes in the field since the issuance of the last questionnaire, a profile of a typical publication, and a comparison rating of IABC services. (AEA)