European Excellence Awards in PR and communications

The European Excellence Awards 2014, leading Awards in PR and communications across Europe will be held in Paris on December 4, 2014. Submit your entries by October 1, 2014.

The European Excellence Awards honour outstanding performance in a wide range of categories. With in-depth categories which cover everything from internal communications to public relations, as well as a wide range of industries from all across Europe, the Awards explore the full range of the profession, and provide a comprehensive look at the most exceptional examples of communication in Europe. With such a scope, the Excellence Awards ensure that achievements in all fields is acknowledged. For further information on categories go to the EEA website>>.

To apply directly>>

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By | September 3rd, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

AidEx 2014 – 12-13 November 2014

AidEx 2014

12-13 November 2013, Hall 11, Brussels Expo, Belgieplein – 1 – Place de Belgique, B-1020 Brussels, Belgium

AidEx is a major international conference and exhibition for humanitarian and development professionals of all stripes. Held annually in Brussels, we bring together different voices  whether they be NGO fieldworkers, the public and private sectors, long-established thought leaders or brand new start-ups.

 

We encourage organisations to network with one another, connect with suppliers and attend topical sessions to facilitate discussions on the current challenges they face.  It’s also a great place to establish important, durable business relationships. Find out who will be crowned king or queen of Aid Innovation and who will win the coveted Humanitarian Hero of the Year Award at our prestigious awards ceremonies.

This year the theme will be ‘Innovation in Aid & Development’. Dialogue sessions will be held with experts to question and understand what innovation is, whether its application is feasible in the aid and development arena and where future trends will lead us.

Receive your free entry by registering today.

By | August 24th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

In memory of Glenneth Thomas, GCN member who perished in flight MH17

This is a special post to to remember a dear GCN member, Glenn Thomas, who tragically perished in the Malaysian Airlines disaster last week.
He will be deeply missed and our thoughts go out to his family and friends.

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The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle
warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains.
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.
(Author unknown)

In deepest sympathy,
The GCN Team
By | July 22nd, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Uber – taxi service coming to Geneva

The US firm, Uber, is coming to Geneva. Already operating in Zurich, it aims to launch in Geneva, offering a similar model with a smoother interface and more business-like approach. The company will provide necessary competition to the current highly regulated environment consisting almost exclusively of cartels.

Read full article in the English magazine “Le News”>>

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By | June 26th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Insights about Pinterest (in French) from a recent SCMA event

Questions about Pinterest? Find out all about how you can make the most of this platform from Christian Radmilovicth (Owner & Partner at Luxury E-ffiency) who spoke recently at the SCMA (Swiss Community Managers) conference in Lausanne. This video was produced by BREEW (IN FRENCH) and covered on Cominmag. Christian Radmilovicth (pinterest.com/radmilove) has over 1 million subscribers on Pinterest and is one of the first users to have earned money on the platform.

By | June 2nd, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

SCMA conference on “the rising social medias” – 14 May 2014 in Lausanne

The Swiss Community Managers Association (SCMA) is organising an event on May 14th about the potential of emerging social media platforms in an environment dominated by Facebook and Twitter. The conference will be held (in French) at the Maison de la Communication in Lausanne.

Speakers
Christian Radmilovitch (Paris), Digital Luxury Specialist, 1st French national to have monetised his Pinterest account and surpassed 1 million followers, will speak about how to increase visibility and sales on Pinterest.

Mathieu Fivaz, co-founder of Urturn will speak about this platform and the content generated by fans.

Programme
18h00 : Doors open
18h30 : Introduction by SCMA
18h35 : Presentation by Mathieu Fivaz (Urturn)
19h10 : Presentation by Christian Radmilovitch
20h00 : Apéritif

For more information and to register>>

By | May 8th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Visit CERN with CIPR – 22 May 2014

Visit CERN! The newly launched CIPR International Swiss Chapter has announced its next event; a chance to visit one of the underground experiments on the Large Hadron Collider. You will also have the opportunity to learn about CERN’s stakeholder communication strategy on a local, national and international level. The event takes place on 22 May.

The event is offered by CERN and free of charge. You must book in advance following the link below. Places are limited and priority will be given to CIPR members.

Hope to see you at CERN on 22 May!

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cipr-international-swiss-chapter-cern-event-registration-11308113873

 

By | May 2nd, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Workshops for communicators – marketing, presentation skills, writing and media interviews – 13 June 2014

The Geneva Communicators Network is pleased to announce its next workshop day to help communicators in the Geneva region brush up on specific communications tasks.

Four 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 10)  to allow instructors to address each participants specific needs.

Date: Friday 13 June 2014
Time: 0930-16h30
Cost: 450 CHF for GCN members, 580 CHF for non-members (includes lunch and tea/coffee)
Location: International University in Geneva ICC 20, Rte de Pré-Bois – 1215 Geneva 15, Switzerland
Register now>>

Workshop 1: Exploring marketing for communications

As Communicators within your respective organizations, you need to be part of your Organization’s strategic marketing plan. Understanding your role and contributing to its marketing plan, can set you apart and give you an advantage over your colleagues in today’s competitive environment. “Exploring Marketing: A Creative Learning Approach” is a tried and tested knowledge-based program that solidly reinforces the principles and concepts of contemporary marketing. Before long, you will feel comfortable and confident with marketing terms and concepts.
More information>>
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Workshop 2: Improving presentation skills for communicators

Communication implies a two way process, whether it is one to one or within a group. Do you know how effective you are as a communicator? Are your presentations effective? Are your messages reaching the right people in the best way? How are you perceived as a communicator? In a context where people are submerged in information, we need to find news ways to connect with our audiences. If you can demonstrate value or benefit of what you’re saying, you’ll keep the audience focused on you! This workshop will help you answer those questions and help to perfect your capacity as an effective communicator. Participants will be filmed throughout the workshop in order to maximize the experience with ongoing feedback from the trainers. Seeing yourself on video provides an additional value both during and after the workshop.
More information >>
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Workshop 3: Effective writing for communicators  

Communicating effectively is getting harder. In most office environments, people are overloaded with messages and are increasingly time-poor. This workshop has been designed for those that need to communicate regularly and get results, but may not have had previous writing training. It will look at what effective communication looks like today and and show you how you can write memorable messages that your audience will want to read.
More information >>
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Workshop 4: Media interviews for communicators

This practical and interactive course will give you the skills for media interviews with the press, TV or radio. Given by a former BBC foreign correspondent, it will strip away misconceptions about what the media wants. It will show you how to control the interview and feel confident when speaking to journalists. As well as learning how the media operates and what the interviewer is looking for, you’ll be given mock radio and on camera interviews to give you a realistic experience
More information >>
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By | April 28th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Open Day at multinationals in Geneva – 5-9 May 2014

The Groupement des Entreprises Multinationales (GEM), which  brings together 81 companies, Swiss and foreign multinationals, has organised Open Days at five major companies in Geneva: DuPont, Cargill, Thomson Reuters, Firmenich and Procter&Gamble.  The Open Days include round-tables, presentations and company tours.   Registration and further details (in French)>> 

By | April 15th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments

Visual Language and Graphic Facilitation Workshop, Lausanne, 1 & 2 May 2014

An interesting workshop coming up in May:

Visual language and graphic facilitation workshop 

Maison de la Communication, Lausanne, Thursday 1 & Friday 2 May

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!

Further details are available here (pdf) >>

Space is limited, so reserve your place now! The deadline for registration is 16 April.

By | April 4th, 2014|Other events|0 Comments