Communications Training 2008 - Spreading your message in cyberspace: blogs and online communities

Spreading your message in cyberspace: blogs and online communities

There are thousands of pages of web content created by blogs and online communities such as MySpace and Facebook. While some disappear unnoticed, others have been highly effective in spreading the word about everything from rock bands to the award winning Church’s Advertising Network campaigns. Come and explore the concepts and practical issues involved, and how you can use these tools to get your message across cheaply.

Who is the course for:

Church leaders and administrators
Youth Workers who need to keep up with the trends
Charity press officers and campaigners who want to use community building tools to build their supporter base

What you will learn:

The advantages of using blogs and online communities to promote your organisation
Practical help with setting up a blog, and how to make sure that it is read
Practical help with using online communities, including MySpace and Facebook

When:

13 May 2008 10am-1pm or 9 October 2008 2pm-5pm

Where:

Church House Westminster (click here for map)

Cost:

£90 (special price of £65 for Church of England organisations)

Tutor:

Rachel Collinson