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.
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.
When he isn’t doing all that, Dimitri is in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.
Continue reading "The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 2 of 2)"
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.
Continue reading "MediaCamp Montreal 2010: the workshops schedule finally available!"
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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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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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.
Dimitri is also in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.
Continue reading "The Write Stuff: A talk with freelance prose writer Dimitri Ly (Part 1 of 2)"
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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.
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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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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.
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Back by popular demand, we’re organizing another freelancer meet and greet next month. Our last event was such a success — about 30 freelance professionals in print, video, radio, web and mobile media, whether creative, journalistic or corporate — how could we resist?
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