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The Art of Marketing coming to Montreal

Dan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:20:22 +0000

THE ART OF MARKETING is coming to Montreal:

Thursday, 30 September 2010
9:00 – 17:00
Palais des congres de Montreal

Marketing visionaries and several bestselling authors will share new concepts that have transformed marketing strategies and advertising practices around the world.

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The Freelance Stuff: tips and advice from prose writer Dimitri Ly

Dan — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:29:17 +0000

Dimitri “Have pen, will travel” Ly is a writer, editor, illustrator, podcast host, and webmaster. He works on pieces for websites, magazines, universities, DVD releases, private corporations, and government services.

We talked previously with Dimitri about his work. In that interview (the first part is here, the second part is here) he spoke about how he got his break, how you approach getting an agent, and the craft of freelance prose fiction writing.

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Canadian Authors’ Association: Publishing in Canada talk

Dan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:25:15 +0000

Canadian Authors’ Association: Montreal Branch will host a talk on Publishing in Canada.

Judy Isherwood of Shoreline Press, a Montreal based publisher will talk about publishing in Canada, what it takes to get something published, and what you need to do to interest a publisher in your work.

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The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 2 of 2)

Dan — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:14:03 +0000

When he isn’t doing all that, Dimitri is in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.

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MediaCamp Montreal 2010: the workshops schedule finally available!

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:35:32 +0000

MediaCamp Montreal 2010 to be held on September 10th, with six speakers to address the first edition of what is planned to become a series of “unconferences” dedicated to a broad spectrum of media.

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PodCamp Montreal 2010, the New Media Unconference

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:48:16 +0000

PodCamp Montreal is back for its third edition. The bilingual event is a key conference in learning some basic and advanced skills on how to use social media and podcasting at our professional advantage.

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Webinar: Learn 7 ways to still be relevant 5 years from now (IABC)

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:22:26 +0000

Corporate Communications 3.0:

7 Ways You Can Be Relevant 5 Years From Now

Lunchinar session, presented by Steve Crescenzo
Principal, Crescenzo Communications
IABC All-Star Speaker
This broadcast from USA will be in English. Cost includes lunch.

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IABC Ovation Awards deadline drawing near!

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:04:53 +0000

A quick reminder that the deadline for the IABC Ovation Awards is a little less than two weeks away!

“This awards program – as unique as our diverse region itself – will recognize outstanding talent and accomplishment in organizational communications, employee communications, public relations, marketing communications, advertising, digital arts – and a category for social media to reflect the new trends that will launch us into a new decade.”

Who can enter? Any person who played a direct role in producing and implementing a communication project executed between 1 September 2009, and 30 August 2010.

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The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 1 of 2)

Dan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:13:48 +0000

Dimitri is also in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.

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Strike a Pose!

Dan — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:46:22 +0000

New friends on Mediaville, Kai Design, have an upcoming event:

On Saturday September 18, KAI Design studio will be transformed into a private photo studio! Come for a quick, easy and fun professional photoshoot session! Two talented photographers will be onsite to bring out the inner supermodel in you!

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