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IRIN looking for Geneva-based freelance reporters

IRIN is interested in hearing from experienced journalists with excellent writing skills and creative ideas who are interested in contributing to IRIN – from Geneva.

In order to be considered, please send us your CV with a covering note, which must include some story ideas suitable for IRIN’s specialist humanitarian subject area. Mail us at vacancies@irinnews.org.

For more information, please visit: http://www.irinnews.org/jobs.aspx

IRIN is a humanitarian news and analysis service that is part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

By | March 30th, 2011|Careers|0 Comments
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MScom Branding Event at BMW: Register Today!


MScom Excellence in Communications Lecture: “the new branding imperatives”

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at BMW, Dielsdorf, Switzerland.

Network with senior communication executives and find out the path to branding success from two leading experts:

  • Professor Kevin Lane Keller, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, US
  • Dr. Uwe Ellinghaus, Director Brand Steering, Brand Management BMW and Marketing Services

Only a few spaces remain. Register HERE to secure your place!

By | March 29th, 2011|Other events|0 Comments
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Partner event: Roundtable – New trends in communications, marketing & media, 7 April 2011



Following is information on a partner event – GCN members have a discount entry price – 25 CHF instead of 30 CHF

The International University in Geneva and Organization of Women in International Trade- Lake Geneva present a roundtable:

New trends in communications, marketing and media

What does the future hold for the way we communicate? Does human communication still have a place for the “human”? Will Facebook and other social media replace the ubiquitous email? What will media look like in 20 years – will we still have newspapers to read? Has marketing reached its peak – are there really untapped markets in the world today? Join us with our panel of media, research and marketing professionals to discuss these questions and more.

Thursday 7 April 2011, 6:30 p.m.
Crown Plaza Hotel (former Ramada Park Hotel), Avenue Louis-Casaï 75-77,
Genève-Cointrin 1216
 
Panel members:

• Valérie Bauwens, User Researcher, Founder, Human Centricity sàrl
• Isaac Griberg, Social Media Officer, International Committee of the Red Cross
• Giorgia Molajoni, Managing Director of VML Geneva
• Ellen Wallace, Founder and Editor, GenevaLunch
• Moderator: Dr Ivana Modena, Professor Adjunct, Media and Communications, International University in Geneva

Register online>>:
Entry fee:
25 CHF for OWIT & GCN members and IUN Alumni
30 CHF for non-members

Agenda: 6.00 p.m. Registration and welcome
6.30 p.m. Presentations and Q&A
7.45 p.m. Cocktail and networking

By | March 28th, 2011|Other events|0 Comments
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event wrap-up 24 March

Many thanks to our panel and the 80+ participants at our lunchtime seminar yesterday on media relations. To keep our with our panel, you can follow Frank Jordans of AP through Twitter: @wirereporter.  You can learn more about social media and journalism on the blog of Gillian Rogers.   You can follow the work of the ICRC (organisation of our speaker Florian Westphal) on Twitter: @icrc_english.

By | March 25th, 2011|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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Twitter turns five

This week, the enormously popular microblogging site, Twitter, celebrated its fifth birthday prompting many publications and websites to look back at the rise of the social networking tool.

With roughly 200 million users, Twitter has become what many regard as a ‘powerful tool for democracy’ offering insights into the minds of people around the world – from business leaders to celebrities to plain ordinary folk.

Perhaps the greatest impact Twitter has had is its ability to change the way we communicate – news is spread much faster and, in several cases, the site has helped to replace mainstream media as the primary source of information for people (particularly when it comes to crisis situations).

CNN had a particularly interesting article looking at five key ways Twitter has changed the way we communicate, which it sees as:

1. Making a fast flow of information faster

2. Allowing celebrities to communicate with their public directly

3. Creating new ‘thought leaders’ from all walks of life

4. Enabling ‘event’ participant to discuss it together in real time

5. (Over)simplifing the conversation

For more, you can read the full article online >

Melitta

By | March 25th, 2011|Other resources|0 Comments
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Lunchtime seminar – the changing role of media relations – Thursday 24 March – SOLD OUT

Please note that our next lunchtime seminar is now sold out – we have record number of registrations and cannot fit more people into our venue – thanks for your understanding and see you at our next event!

By | March 18th, 2011|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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Lunchtime seminar – the changing role of media relations – Thursday 24 March

We are pleased to announce our next event of 2011:

Lunchtime seminar – the changing role of media relations

The media remain an important stakeholder and relay for many communicators. But in a rapidly changing environment, the roles of both journalist and communicators are changing. How is the media changing in the new media landscape? What is “newsworthy” today? Who is responsible for the information that reaches the public? What are the new channels? Our panel of journalists and communicators will address these questions and more…

Date: Thursday 24 March 2011
Time: 12h30 to 14h00
Location*: The Swiss Press Club, Route de Ferney 106, La Pastorale, 1202 Geneva.
Fee: CHF 15.- per person includes drinks and snacks – payable at the door.

Panel:
Frank Jordans, reporter, Associated Press, Geneva – How can communicators work with journalists more effectively in today’s world?
Gillian Rogers, blogger, graduate student and journalist, New York City / Geneva – The changing role of the journalist in light of technology and social media
Florian Westphal, Deputy Director for Communications (former head of media relations), International Commitee of the Red Cross – Challenges and insights on managing media relations today.

Places are limited due to the venue size, so please register early for the event.

Register here for the event>>

By | March 15th, 2011|GCN lunch events|0 Comments
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New job opportunities

New job opportunities have been posted on our Careers page:

 Research Advisor, Communications, ICRC Geneva
Communications Intern, IAS Geneva 

 Good luck!

By | March 13th, 2011|Careers|0 Comments
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2011 Geneva Forum on Social Change to explore Social Media

Social media is emerging as a powerful new tool for change. Through a series of expert panel discussions, hands-on social media workshops, films and documentaries, this year’s Geneva Forum on Social Change will explore the power of this rapidly evolving medium.

This free event is open to professionals, students and individuals, but you must register your attendance in advance.

Dates

Friday 1 April, 6pm – 9pm – keynote address, film and networking
Saturday 2 April 10am – 8pm – panel sessions, workshops, films and networking.

To register and for information on speakers, workshops and more visit www.gfsc.ch

For any other enquiries please contact Caroline Fisher: cfisher@iomba.ch

By | March 1st, 2011|Other events|1 Comment
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New consulting opportunity in Geneva

A new consulting opening has been posted on our Careers page:

Communications Consultant, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, Geneva

 Good luck!

By | March 1st, 2011|Careers|0 Comments
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