GCN Apero 14 follow up
A few photos from our September apero at the Halles de L’Ile in Geneva. Thanks to all the communicators who came out.
All workshops sold out!
All our workshops for Friday 27 September are now sold out! If you missed out this time, not to worry – we will be holding more shortly.
video workshop sold out
Our video training workshop scheduled for Friday 27 September is sold out! A few places still remain in our Web writing for communicators workshop.
Seminar on Lifeline Communications for Emergencies – 3 October 2013
The CDAC Network is organising its first ‘101’ Seminar outside of the UK on Lifeline Communications for Emergencies. The seminar will be led by BBC Media Action’s Jacqueline Dalton (Senior Humanitarian Producer) and Robert Powell (Senior Adviser for Resilience and Humanitarian Response) and is being hosted in Geneva by the ICRC.
The Lifeline Communications for Emergencies seminar will cover how to share information effectively with crisis-affected people, including a particular emphasis on working with the media to achieve this. Among other challenges, attendees will be invited to develop a communications strategy and produce a short radio bulletin for an imaginary crisis-affected audience. The seminar will be of particular benefit to emergency operations managers who are keen to find ways of delivering the most appropriate aid faster, more effectively and more securely to those who need it most.
For more information regarding directions to the venue, please click here.
If you have any further questions, please contact: Philippe Marc Stoll, Tel: +41 22 730 3140, Mobile: +41 79 536 92 49, Email: pstoll@icrc.org.
Social media workshop sold out
Our social media training workshop scheduled for Friday 27 September is sold out! Places still remain in our other workshops being held on that day: Web writing for communicators and video for communicators.
Social Media Conference in London – 23 September 2013
On 23 September, Simply Communicate is organising a one day conference from 0900 – 1730 in Borough, London. This event is considered to be the lead event for Social Media Week in London.
The “Simply SMILE” conference will provide insights into how organisations are using Social Media to make themselves more effective and collaborative. It will also provide an opportunity to network with other participants working in similar areas.
GCN members may benefit from a discounted ticket at £125 instead of £345. Please send us an email and we will provide the promotional code.
For more information: http://www.simply-smile2013.com/
To purchase tickets directly: https://simplysmile.eventbrite.co.uk
New jobs online
A few new positions have been posted to the careers page:
Senior Manager, Global Shapers Media and Communications, The World Economic Forum, Geneva
External Communications Lead, Marketing, Cargill, Geneva
Marketing & Communications Manager, Badenoch & Clark in Geneva
Best of luck to potential candidates!
call for papers – International History of Public Relations Conference 2014, Bournemouth University, UK
The Call for Papers for the International History of Public Relations Conference 2014 has been announced: http://microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk/historyofpr/2013/08/28/ihprc-2014-call-for-papers/
There are two new additional themes – Public relations of media organisations, and Public relations and technology
Abstracts are due on Monday December 16. Send to prhistory@bournemouth.ac.uk
Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop, 18 & 19 September, Lausanne
Visual language and graphic facilitation with Sarah Clark
Location: Maison de la Communication, Lausanne, Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 September
- An introduction to the techniques of using hand-drawn visuals in a range of professional contexts, including group facilitation, coaching and training.
- You will learn the basics of visual language and how to use a mix of simple drawings, colour, words and metaphors to develop and share ideas, record presentations and meetings, and engage and energize groups.|
- Thinking that you can draw is absolutely not a prerequisite— if the techniques interest you and you’re prepared to experiment, please join us. We will spend a large proportion of the time each day practising and sharing within the group.
Engage both your right and your left brain and have fun!
Space is limited, so reserve your place now! Further information (pdf)>>
OWIT event at Thomson Reuters – Geneva, September 26, 2013
On September 26, this open door event will give you the opportunity to learn about the leading financial information provider and discover what other services and products Thomson Reuters provides in fields as diverse as: governance, risk & compliance, legal, tax & accounting, IP& science, research and media.
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a trader? There’ll be a demonstration of a truly innovative product, the desktop Thomson Reuters Eikon. A financial professional’s best friend, it offers better financial analysis, with unique market insight, information and news for making the best trading and investment decisions.
You’ll also get a look at the company’s diversity and talent management. Check out the Thomson Reuters website.
OWIT members and non-members are cordially invited to this event!