If you are a communicator working in the luxury sector, then you might be interested in this new association set up in Geneva “Association des professionnels de la communications dan le domaine du luxe”. They aim to encourage an exchange of experiences and information through conferences and events for communicators working in the luxury sector. Further information is found on their website (in French)>>
Glenn
Vivendi sees more value in media than mobiles
http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/01/07/business/viv.phpPARIS: With a portfolio of companies from mobile phone operators to record labels, the French company Vivendi may uniquely straddle the converging worlds of media and communications.
But unlike many investors who are pouring funds into mobile telecommunications, the Vivendi chief executive sees the future of the company more closely tied to the media side of the equation.
“In telecoms, the opportunities are rare, and there are no real cross-border advantages,” the executive, Jean-Bernard Lévy, said during a meeting last week with journalists. “You find the limits are quickly reached on a national level.”
Here is some information about two events for communicators in Geneva and Zurich from the IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) – it’s a leading global professional association for communicators. Personally I’m a fan of their blogs, Communications Commons.
Thanks to Liz Wilson for passing this information on to us:
New events for communicators in Geneva and Zurich:
Are you an internationally oriented communicator, regardless of whether you work in a corporation, agency, non-profit organization, public administration or for yourself?
The IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) is planning to revive its chapter in Switzerland. Join members in Zurich or Geneva for an evening of networking to kick off 2007.
15 JANUARY — ZURICH
18:00 Gather at a downtown venue (to be announced) for drinks. Those who wish can stay for dinner (pay-as-you-go).
Please confirm your presence to Eva Biede, Roche, by close of business on Thursday, 11 January at Bieda@gmx.ch.16 JANUARY — GENEVA
18:00 Gather at the Hotel d’Angleterre for drinks (Leopard Room Bar, Quai de Mont-Blanc, 17, 1201 Geneva, reservation under Marcus Ferrar, IABC). Those who wish can stay for dinner (pay-as-you-go).
Please confirm your presence to Marcus Ferrar, Consultant, by close of business on Thursday, 11 January at marcus@ferrar.ch.
Hope to see some of you there.
Glenn
Happy New Year to all. We look forward to communicating with you in 2007.
Patricia & Glenn
For those of you who are interested in the speeches from the MScom Event held in Geneva on October 10, here they are:
http://www.srrp.ch/index.php?nwsID=703
We thank the Société Romande des Relations Publiques for organising this.
Patricia
We received very good feedback from participants of the November Roundtable which we have analysed and pulled out some key findings, such as:
– the event was well appreciated by most participants
– marketing and communications professionals made up 46% of the audience
– more time was needed for networking
– the event format was not sufficiently interactive for participants
– the panel was seen by some participants as being of a varied level
– participants would like the following topics to be addressed in future events: international communications, media relations, evaluation and measurement.
A summary of the findings are available:
View Evaluation Report of the Conference(119 kb- pdf) >>
Glenn
Check out two new job postings on the careers page. Two international organisations are looking for a “communications manager” and a “journalist/writer”.
Good luck!
Patricia
EU promises wireless wonderland as it sets Europe-wide standard
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/14/business/EU_FIN_EU_Wireless_Wonderland.php
Wireless baby monitors and headphones bought in one European country will work anywhere in the European Union, the European Commission promised Thursday after setting EU-wide frequencies for short range wireless products…..
But the EU executive is living in a wireless wonderland, saying standard EU rules — also covering radio frequency identification tags — will do away with the need for national licenses to use that part of the spectrum and give makers of electronics certainty that their products won’t interfere with other wireless communications….
If you are interested in communications, technology and social media, then you might want to consider attending LIFT07 taking place in Geneva: 8-9 February 2007.
Early bird registration closes on 15 December: If you register before this date, you pay CHF 295 instead of CHF 395. Regardless, it’s a great price considering the proposed programme. If you participate you can also propose a workshop or make a presentation yourself.
Glenn
For those of you interested in CRISIS COMMUNICATION, there is a great blog on the wordpress network with insights and further links to resources. The crisisblogger is Gerald Baron. Gerald has been involved in Crisis Communication since the mid-90s. He has also published a book called “Now Is Too Late: Survival in an Era of Instant News” which is now released in its second edition: “Now Is Too Late2.” For more information: http://crisisblogger.wordpress.com/
Patricia