Posted by Dan
on November 08, 2010
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Jenn Hardy is a journalist, blogger, and social media enthusiast.
She is founder of Pork Pie Media, which offers smart, simple social media solutions for people and companies who are looking for a web presence. Pork Pie Media designs simple websites and sets up Twitter accounts.
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Tags: business skills, Jenn Hardy, social media, social networking, twitter
Posted by Dan
on October 22, 2010
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IABC has announced the next in their excellent Lunchinar Series:
Crisis Communications – When “It” hits the fan, is Social Media friend of foe?
Crisis Communications expert Gerard Braud explores recent case studies to determine best practices for companies and communications staff. He tackles conventional wisdom and promotes questioning of those “gut instincts”.
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Tags: business skills, crisis communications, IABC
Posted by Dan
on October 15, 2010
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Pre-workshop promotion for Content and Form: Writing with Reuse in Mind
When: Mon. Oct. 18th, 2 p.m. until 2:45 p.m.
STC-Montreal, in association with Front Runner Training and the Content Reuse Team, would like to thank those who
have already registered for the Content and Form: Writing with Reuse in Mind workshops on November 4, 2010.
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Tags: business skills, media professionals, Montreal, STC, webinar, workshop, writing
Posted by Giancarlo
on September 28, 2010
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The Society for Technical Communication (STC) Montreal, presents:
Content and Form: Writing with Reuse in Mind
Writers are called on every day to produce more content, for more
audiences, often with declining budgets and staff. Yet, no matter what
your business, efficient communication is crucial to your success. Your
content is a business asset that needs to be treated as such.
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Tags: business skills, Freelancing, media professionals, STC, workshop
Posted by Giancarlo
on September 20, 2010
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The American Medical Writer’s Association, Canada chapter (AMWA-Canada) has extended an open invitation to freelance media professionals to a networking event on Wednesday, Oct 6th at 6:45 pm entitled “How to ensure your web site never makes you any money as a freelancer.”
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Tags: amwa, business skills, media professionals, networking, website, workshop
Posted by Dan
on September 11, 2010
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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
A FEW SEATS LEFT! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
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Tags: business skills, IABC, media professionals, webinar
Posted by Dan
on September 06, 2010
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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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Tags: business skills, conference, marketing, Montreal
Posted by Dan
on September 02, 2010
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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.
When he isn’t doing all that, Dimitri is in the fascinating and highly coveted world of freelance fiction writing.
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Tags: business skills, collaborative working, Freelancing, media professionals, writing
Posted by Dan
on September 02, 2010
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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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Tags: business skills, conference, freelancers, media professionals, MediaCamp, Montreal, networking, social media, social networking
Posted by Dan
on September 02, 2010
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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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Tags: business skills, conference, Freelancing, media professionals, Montreal, networking, PodCamp, social media, social networking
Posted by Dan
on September 02, 2010
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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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Tags: business skills, IABC, media professionals, video streaming, webinar
Posted by Dan
on September 01, 2010
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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)"
Tags: business skills, Freelancing, media professionals, writing