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!
Meilleur du Web – 27 November 2013
The event Meilleur du Web is now accepting submissions from web and digital media professionals. The annual competition for best web or digital project will select the winners at their annual event to be held at the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes in Geneva on 27 November 2013.
The 9 categories, which will be judged by a committee of web professionals are:
- innovation
- technology
- usability
- business effectiveness
- online marketing
- performance campagnes
- branding campaigns
- creation
- mobile
Agencies, free-lances, and all digital media professionals will be able to submit their projects which must have been completed between December 2012 and October 2013 , and uploaded to the site www.meilleurduweb.ch between the 2 and 20 of September 2013. The shortlist will be available on the site as of October 15 2013.
For further information consult the website or contact one of the three organisers directly: Victoria Marchand, Rodolphe Koller ou Thierry Weber
Workshops for communicators – 27 Sept. 2013
The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to continue its series of workshops to help communicators in the Geneva region brush up on specific communications tasks, our next date for the workshops:
09h30-16h30, Friday 27 September 2013, Geneva
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes a buffet lunch and tea/coffee)
Location: International University in Geneva ICC 20, Rte de Pré-Bois – 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
Three one-day workshops will be run simultaneously, with a networking lunch to allow participants to mingle briefly. Each session will include a combination of theory and practice to help communicators improve their specific skills. The groups will be small (maximum 15) to allow instructors to address each participants specific needs.
But don’t believe us, for our last workshops, 100% of participants said they would attend future workshops or recommend them to a colleague, according to our post-workshop survey. Still not convinced? Here are some quotes from past participants:
“I found the workshop useful, and quite fun as well. It was definitely worthwhile”
“This workshop gave me the opportunity to make a stop from my routine to evaluate my daily work activities and reflect on many things that I could somehow improve at work”
“The workshop provided me with a lot of tips and principles that I can easily use every day in my job and that will make my life easier! Thanks a lot”
“The workshop was extremely interactive and adapted to the participants’ needs. The case studies used addressed a broad variety of topics that helped correlate the information with our personal situation. I like also the balance of participants as they helped me meet peoples with different background and areas of focus and I found it highly mind opening.”
Next course day – Friday 27 September 2013
Workshop 1: Social media for communicators
This workshop focuses on the basics of social media. It is for those communications professionals who have hesitated about stepping into the digital world either due to lack of time or understanding or concerns about issues such as privacy and control. This workshop will aim to help communicators gain a better understanding of the basic concepts in social media, how to effectively manage and apply the different platforms in their environment. It is suitable for those who have not yet established a profile on any network or those who have dabbled in social networking but don’t feel comfortable with or in control of their digital footprint (both professionally and personally).
More information >>
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Workshop 2: Creating video for communicators
This is a practical and interactive workshop for communications professionals who want to know when and how to best exploit the numerous and growing opportunities video offers in conveying your stories to your target audiences, while avoiding costly mistakes. If you’re using video now or in the future, this workshop will inform and train you in the core areas required to produce visually compelling video. This workshop integrates storytelling through images and technical know-how explaining all the production steps from the idea to the final video.
More information >>
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Workshop 3: Web writing for communicators
Writing for the web is different. People who visit and use your website or Intranet have different needs and expectations to those who read your messages through other channels. In this workshop you will discover how to write great content that meets these needs and keeps your visitors coming back.