Speaking of social media, updating your blog, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and all your other accounts can be daunting, not to mention time consuming.
TweetDeck allows you to post to multiple platforms — Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, FourSquare and Google Buzz — from a single, desktop application.
You’ve noticed already that we are a contemporary, cutting-edge and thought-leading blog, but what’s with our social media presence? Are we out there?
We are proud to say that Mediaville is indeed on those finest of social media platforms out there, so be sure to connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter – and you can get our RSS feed so you don’t miss a beat!
OpenFile is hiring editors in more cities, and while unfortunately Montreal is not on the list (yet), we all have contacts out there in the wide yonder. If you know someone who might fit the bill for one of these positions, then make sure you give them a heads up.
Continue reading "Now Hiring: OpenFile seeks editors Calgary, Ottawa & Vancouver"
Sitting on the first Citizen Media Rendez-Vous (more about that in The Hour) panel of the day was Jean-Noe Landry of Montreal Ouvert, who made a strong case for why Montreal should release Open Data to the citizens of this fine city, ultimately giving them greater access to all kinds of civic data sets, enabling them to engage more directly and responsibly in its operations.
Continue reading "Reports from the Citizen Media Rendez-Vous: Montreal Ouvert"
Montréal’s 2nd Citizen Media Rendez-Vous, which was held yesterday, Monday, August 23, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. (http://citizen-media.ca).
Bringing together bloggers, engaged filmmakers, citizen journalists, media experts, independent media practitioners the event featured a morning invite-only mash up networking session, and two panel discussions during which attendants learned about how citizen media is being practised around the world to better inform and mobilize the public.
Continue reading "2nd Citizen Media Rendez-Vous – Post Event Report"
Continue reading "The Wealthy Freelancer Free online conference"
Mediaville Guest Blog – read more at Driving MsMiranda
I wasn’t sure if I was more excited about the fact that another mixer was happening or the fact that it was being held at a pub. Yes, I am truly a writer. Regardless of my drinking tendencies, I was thrilled to hear another mixer was in the works and quickly went to work spreading the news to fellow freelance colleagues — and my father.
Continue reading "Mediaville All-Media Mixer II: The Day After"
You may have heard about the upcoming IABC Ovation Awards, and like me, find yourself wondering what they are all about.
As luck would have it, I met Sharon Hunter, Director Communication at IABC Montreal, at the last Mediaville All-Media Mixer.
Continue reading "IABC Ovation Awards – a local shot at global visibility"
Wow, seems like it is the season for events! Here’s another one that is worth a look – and it’s FREE:
On Monday, August 23, 2010, bloggers, engaged filmmakers, citizen journalists, media experts, independent media practitioners will gather at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for two panel discussions to learn about how citizen media is being practised around the world to better inform and mobilize the public.
A friendly reminder that after the unbridled success of the last Mediaville All-Media Mixer, a second event is happening next week! This is more than just a social event, it’s a chance to forge closer ties — especially business ties — with other Montreal based freelance media professionals.
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Blogterview: Jacqueline Snider, Writer, Editor, Proofreader
Jacqueline Snider has and made several appearances here on the Mediaville blog, sharing insights and advice gleaned from more than a decade in the business.
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A grocery delivery seems like an odd place for a blog inspiration to lurk, but as I was stacking tins of beans in my cupboard I noticed something:
Having lived in Asia for a time, I’m used to the odd print error in marketing collateral/packaging/street signs – a take away joint mear my house offered Fist Food, although the shop boasting a Brain For Rent was somewhat of a mystery, and this kind of thing was regular on the menu at favourite eateries.
Continue reading "Brain For Rent: getting things wrong the right way"
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