Social Media Conference 21st April - Light House Cinema
18 February 09

Thanks for your enthusiasm so far about the exciting new social media conference we are hosting on the 21st April in the very cool Light House Cinema in Smithfield.

It will be a half-day conference and is entitled:
"PR Social Networking and Blogging in Practice"
 
We have secured a fantastic list of speakers for the event who will be giving their interesting and informed opinions on the phenomenon of social media, and how to use it successfully as part of a good public relations strategy.

Tony Bilsborough of Cadbury Schweppes will demonstrate the power of social networking and the benefits of listening to your audience with their relaunch of Wispa because of a Facebook campaign.
 
Will McInnes of the UK'S leading social media agency Nixon McInnes will explore the key to integrating social networking and blogging into PR strategies without neglecting existing successful channels.
 
Jane McDaid of Thinkhouse PR will give an overview of social media in Ireland. Identifying key trends.
 
Dan Haliwell of Mediamarket will outline what techniques can be used to measure your brand reputation in social networking and blogging.
 
Technology journalist Damien Mulley of www.mulley.net will outline how to protect your reputation in the social media space.
 
The Bloggers Panel:
Harry McGee, Political Reporter with the Irish Times
Mick Fealty of www.sluggerotoole.com
Kieran Murphy of Murphy's Ice Cream www.icecreamireland.com
 
The panel will take questions and discuss the key issues facing bloggers, what works and what doesn't, and the future of blogging.
 
This half-day conference costs:
Early Bird Rate until March 3rd 2009                                   €275
Conference Rate: For booking post March 3rd 2009              €350
Group Discount: 3rd Attendee Receives 60% Discount
(Only One Discount Per Registration)
Exhibition Stand Package:                                                €3000
(Includes 2 Delegate Places)
 
BOOK your place in the audience NOW to avail of the early bird rate, before it expires on March 3rd. Please contact Evelyn Cullen on (01) 473 2050 for a booking form or email evelyn@mediacontact.ie.