Communications Training 2007 - 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 MySpace. While some disappear into the ether 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 with blogging and online communities, and how you can use them to get your message across for little or no money.

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 and build community
Practical help with setting up a blog and how to make sure it is read
Practical help with online communities, google groups, Myspace and other options

When:

26th June: 10am- 1pm, 6th November: 2pm-5pm

Where:

Church House Westminster (click here for map)

Cost:

£85 (special price of £60 for Church of England organisations)

Tutor:

Rachel Collinson

Please note - to get the maximum benefit from this course delegates must be able to use email and Microsoft Office software such as Word.