Social Media Week used to be so much fun – lots of little events popping up all over town for you to attend and learn. But now it’s all about buying the conference pass (which I wasn’t up for). It was good to see there were still events outside of the ‘conference’ sessions, but they have … Continue reading
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How a barcamp is better than a (badly managed) panel
In the last few months I’ve been to a badly managed panel and Barcampnfp – an unconference, to hear more about digital and the charity sector. I preferred the unconference. Here’s why: Meet new people V sit quietly and watch people At a Barcampnfp you can meet new people with the same interests and needs as you, or … Continue reading
Charity / Content Strategy / Digital / Events
Why you can leave your nerves at the door for Barcamp NFP
I wrote a guest blog post for Barcamp NFP, which I’ve copied below, or read the original on the Barcamp NFP site. One of the great things about working in the charity sector is how much we share knowledge and success, and how much we support each other. So when I turned up to Barcampnfp … Continue reading
Social Media Week Notes: What next for the media landscape?
Elena Plaiter Many moons ago, in between trips to the library/student bar, and the Student Radio station, I studied for a degree in journalism. Journalism theory, the history of journalism, investigative journalism (where I spent an unhealthy amount of time following a local counsellor), and of course online journalism. Back then, blogs were just emerging, the BBC … Continue reading
Social Media Week 2012 notes: Nosh – The Social Business of Food
Elena Plaiter I love food. I love buying it. I love cooking it. I love eating it. I love eating at home or eating out: street food, cafes, pub grub and Michelin starred fancy pants restaurants. I love eating with people. And I love talking about food. Because food is inherently social. So I was very … Continue reading
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