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THE SOCIAL MEDIA EXCHANGE FOR THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE SECTORS
MONDAY 1 JUNE 2009 - The Resource Centre London, N7
As we know, it's more important than ever to make sure your web presence is
reaching as many people as possible. But are you making the most of your
online strategies? Are you waiting for people to come to you - when you
could be going directly to them? Social networking, blogging, podcasting
and the plethora of new social media applications create great opportunities
for the Cultural and Heritage sectors. They're cost-effective, quick to get
going and have the potential to reach and engage new audiences.
The Social Media Exchange for the Cultural and Heritage Sectors is a
practical training event is specifically aimed at staff working in museums,
galleries, libraries, archives and heritage sites. The day will feature
bitesize masterclasses, practical social media surgeries, discussions, and
collaboration and networking opportunities. This event will bring together
experts in the sector who are using social media tools and will share their
experiences with you. This event will inspire you to get the right results
in changing technological as well as challenging economic times.
You will:
* Get a solid understanding of not just the what and why but the how
of social media in an informal and relaxed environment.
* Get up to speed on the changing media climate, the increasing role
of social media and how this can apply to your work.
* Be given practical examples of how podcasts, social networks,
blogs, digital storytelling,twitter and other applications are actively
being used in the sector.
* Meet like-minded people within the sector who are using social
media tools in their work and who want to share what they have learnt with
their peers.
* Actively participate in sessions and be encouraged to bring your
ideas and projects to the event for development and brainstorming.
The day will include:
* 20 Interactive Masterclasses focusing on social media, journalism
and storytelling.
* Practical group surgeries in blogging, podcasting, twitter, video
and mobile technology.
* A panel discussion including representatives from Google.
* Opportunities to make connections, learn new skills, compare,
contrast and bounce ideas off other delegates
* Liveblogging, Twittering, Live Podcast Production, Video Feedback.
Masterclasses include:
Powerful Podcasts
The Power of the Blog
Mobile Learning - from mobile phones to the iPpod Touch
Building up a social media presence from scratch
How to promote your events online ... on a budget
Digital Storytelling - creating content through audio slideshows
Using social media to tackle the learning agenda
Getting Savvy with Social Networks
Social Inclusion and Social Media
How to Engage the Media
Detailed information (.pdf)
This is the opportunity for you and your colleagues to make connections,
compare, contrast and bounce ideas off other organisations. You'll leave the
event with practical skills, fresh ideas and inspiration.
I hope that you and your colleagues will be part of this exciting event and
most importantly take advantage of the Early Bird booking rates. We would
really appreciate it if you would forward the details of this event to your
networks and colleagues.
Booking a place is simple. All you have to do is go to
www.socialmediaexchange.org.uk and click the booking form.
Jude Habib
Director - sounddelivery
T: 020 8888 2951 | M: 07803 721 481
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