Salford Social Media surgery is a FREE event for those in the community and voluntary sector. You can speak to experts and get advice and tips on how social media can help your organisation.

Salford Social Media surgery is an initiative of Manchester Net Squared – a volunteer-led collective of people who aim to support those making social change with easy technology.

Sign up to attend and find out more

Visit the Social Media Surgery website to find out more and sign up to attend, and keep updated by following the #slcsms hashtag on Twitter.

A social media surgery is an informal event where “patients” get to spend one-to-one time with “surgeons”, looking at how social media can benefit their community organisation.

Need Help? Want to know how Twitter can help you campaign? How can Facebook help you connect? Or maybe you just need a basic starter? Please come along and join us…

Can Help? Can you spend an hour or two with a cup of tea and some local community projects, helping explain and show some of the ways social media could work for them? Please join the surgery…

Smiths Fan? You can also visit the Smiths’ Room, and have your picture taken to add to it!

Where and when

Date: Thursday 08 December 2011
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Salford Lads’ & Girls’ Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford, M5 3RX (Google Map for the venue)

Find out more

Visit the Social Media Surgery website for more information and to book a slot.

A social media surgery is an informal event where “patients” get to spend one-to-one time with “surgeons”, looking at how social media can benefit their community organisation.

Need Help? Want to know how Twitter can help you campaign? How can Facebook help you connect? Or maybe you just need a basic starter? Please come along and join us…

Can Help? Can you spend an hour or two with a cup of tea and some local community projects, helping explain and show some of the ways social media could work for them? Please join the surgery… (Alan Holding from MDDA will be going along as one of the surgeons.)

Smiths Fan? You can also visit the Smiths’ Room, and have your picture taken to add to it!

Where and when

Date: Thursday 10 November 2011
Time: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue: Salford Lads’ & Girls’ Club, St Ignatius Walk, Salford, M5 3RX (Google Map for the venue)

Find out more

Visit the Social Media Surgery website for more information and to book a slot.

Writing for the Web

Would you like to learn how to write for the web? How to promote your activities and services in the best way online? How to structure your content to get the most impact?

This practical course will look at:

• Writing & language for the web / How to an stucture article / blog post
• How to write for Facebook and Twitter
• Plain English, Accessibility and Audience
• Appropriate content & how to deal with negative feedback
• Pingbacks, Trackbacks and Backlinks – what are they?
• Sharing on social media / integrating with social media
• What is SEO and why it is useful
• Tips and tricks on having an active online presence

The course will be delivered by Liz Hardwick. Liz currently works primarily in community media, is a self-confessed geek and is an audio, visual & digital artist. Liz is part of Manchester Girl Geeks, Lancashire Artists Network and Plug-In Lancashire.

• Date and time: Friday, July 22, 2011 from 10.30am to 4.30pm
• Cost: £80 (£40 subsidised price – for those unemployed, freelance or in full-time education)
• Venue: Lets Go Global, 3 – 5 Malvern Row, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4FD
• More details and booking: http://writingforweb.eventbrite.com

Social Media for the Arts

This one day workshop gives a broad overview of how social media is being used by writers, artists, and other creatives to develop work, in the work itself and to promote their work. You will get an overview of the social media “toolkit”, practical sessions on using social media, and advice on how to use social media safely and effectively.

Suitable for anyone who is interested in using social media for collaboration, creativity and communication.

The course will be delivered by Adrian Slatcher. Adrian works at Manchester Digital Development Agency and is an experienced blogger, enthusiastic Twitterer (@adrianslatcher) and regularly chairs Manchester’s Social Media Surgeries.

• Date and time: Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Cost: £80 (£40 subsidised price – for those unemployed, freelance or in full-time education)
• Venue: Lets Go Global, 3 – 5 Malvern Row, Old Trafford, Manchester, M15 4FD
• More details and booking: http://socialmediaforthearts.eventbrite.com

Social Media Managers are in increasing demand, as companies begin to realise the power of social media in enterprise.

In the social media world, Influence is everything.

To find out how much social media influence you have, take our survey.
http://bit.ly/j1O7zs

Once completed, you will receive a report by email indicating your Social Media Influence rating.

You will be automatically entered into our prize draw* to win the very latest iPod Touch or a 50% discount for our 2 day course, Influence – Social Media Manager, that equips marketeers with the skills and knowledge they need to become effective Social Media Managers, creating and managing online communities and growing influence for a business or organisation online.

* Winner will be announced on the Influence web site on 11/7/11

Influence has already won the support of a number of regional heavyweights, including the North’s most successful independent PR agency, MC2.

The intensive, hands-on training programme combines practical problem solving sessions with industry-standard training delivered by experienced social media marketers, including representatives from Smoking Gun PR, Juice Digital and Real Fresh TV.

See what recent delegate, Tracey Crampton, managing director of TLC Design Communications had to say about the course:
Video testimonial: http://vimeo.com/23586840

Get more information on Influence at www.influencesocialmedia.co.uk

Each event features a panel of experienced digital and social media marketers who discuss social media projects and issues presented by the audience.

The informal networking events offer an opportunity to find out how other companies are benefitting from using free social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to market and grow their businesses.

The next Manchester Social Media Surgery event is on Tuesday 14 June from 5:30-7:30pm at
Real Fresh TV, Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester M1 5AN

The theme for the June Social Media Surgery is:

‘Creating Social Media Content and Analysing Engagement Stats’

Social Media Surgeons confirmed so far:
Ian Pettigrew, (@KingfisherCoach on Twitter), Kingfisher Coaching, Surgery participant turned Surgeon!
Carol Maughan (@DLA_Piper_News on Twitter), Web Content Developer, DLA Piper UK LLP
Richard Frost (@richardfrosty), Managing Editor of specialist search agency theEword and one of the organisers of @BigGreenFest
Chi-chi Ekweozor, (@realfreshtv on Twitter), Director, social media consultancy, Real Fresh TV

Community groups curious about using social media most welcome.

Manchester Social Media Surgery events are organised by Chi-chi Ekweozor, (@realfreshtv on Twitter), director of Real Fresh TV, the social media training and implementation consultancy, as an outreach project of the popular Social Media Cafe Manchester network (@smc_mcr on Twitter).

Sign up to attend

http://socialmediamanchester.net/events/june-2011-manchester-social

We’re also on LinkedIn!
If you have a question for the surgeons, please post it on our new LinkedIn Group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3120264&goback=%2Eanh_3120264&trk=NUS_UNIU-ngroup

About the Event Organiser

Real Fresh TV provides social media consultancy, training and implementation support on digital projects in the region. Recent clients include Clock Creative, Contact Theatre Manchester, and Xyone. Need help with social media marketing? Contact us http://www.realfresh.tv/

Let Chi-chi Ekweozor, director of leading social media training and implementation consultancy, Real Fresh TV enthuse you with actionable strategies for using these new ways of communicating to engage with new customers, generate qualified leads and reduce marketing costs. The net effect for your business: increased sales.

Attend one of our social media training courses and learn how to:

• Use social media marketing to increase your website traffic: get on page one of Google’s search results without spending a penny!
• Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to reduce marketing costs by generating more qualified leads.
• Use free online tools to monitor the online reputation of your business or organisation.

All Real Fresh TV’s training courses are included in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) http://www.cipr.co.uk/ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

Testimonials

“Thank you for a very informative session today. I really enjoyed it and have put it to good use already.” Danielle Trachillis, Ma Baker @ World of Water, Blackpool

“I really enjoyed the course, it was extremely engaging, with a good mix of learning methods. It has taught me invaluable tips for Twitter and blogging, as well as how to make the most out of social media monitoring tools. I now feel confident in devising and implementing a social media campaign for my clients.” Laura Beccaria, MC2

“I found the course very useful and it gave me what I needed. I now need to implement my new found knowledge. I enjoy your presentation style and you make everyone comfortable and at ease.
I will book on the next course as soon as possible.” Chris Conboye, Cat3 Systems

Read more testimonials at http://www.realfresh.tv/testimonials/

Our half day courses take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN

Please note: places are strictly limited and are available on a first come first served basis only. Book now to avoid missing out.

Social Media Marketing Training Events in June 2011

Level 1 – Social Media Starter Course
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and business benefits of social media marketing’

The Social Media Starter Course, the UK’s longest running ’social media for beginners’ course is an insight-filled half day workshop designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to grow and market a business using social media. Learn which social media tools are best for connecting your business with potential customers, tips and techniques to get started and in-depth case studies of businesses doing it right. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Starter Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Tuesday 7 June 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediastartercourse-june-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 1 – Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and benefits of marketing content using social media’

The Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals course is a tailored social media starter course for media and marketing professionals. Designed specifically for professionals and freelancers in the digital, TV, radio and games industries, it focuses on developing multi-platform content development skills. Learn how to develop a content strategy for connecting new customers with your media business or brand using social media including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Thursday 9 June 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://introtosocialmediaformediapros-june-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 2 – The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
‘Hands on skills development in developing and implementing a social media strategy’

The Learning Social Media By Doing Course was developed after attendees to the Social Media Starter Course demanded a more hands on, practical workshop in which to develop skills and experience in using social media to grow their businesses and connect with new customers. Topics covered include social media monitoring tools and how to use them, using a blog to improve natural search engine rankings and growing a professional network using LinkedIn and Twitter. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Wednesday 8 June 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://learningsocialmediabydoing-june-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 3 – Social Media Monitoring Training Course
‘Hands on training in how to save time by using social media to manage social media’

The Social Media Monitoring Training Course is designed specifically for people who, now familiar with using social media, need to manage the time they spend on the various platforms effectively.
The course has been developed in response to requests for a hands-on training session on how to use free online tools to measure the success of a social media campaign and listen and respond to comments on Twitter, blogs and the wider web. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Monitoring Training Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Tuesday 21 June 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediamonitoringtrainingcourse-june-2011.eventbrite.com/

About the Event Course Organiser

Real Fresh TV http://www.realfresh.tv/ is a social media training and implementation consultancy based in Manchester. Founded by early online video pioneer, Chi-chi Ekweozor in 2005, we are a small but ambitious digital creative outfit specialising in delivering social media powered marketing and PR solutions.

Our services include:
Managed social media marketing solutions, website and blog design and development, social media strategy development and implementation and social media marketing training.

We advise organisations as varied as T-Mobile, Arts Council England, iknowUK and Contact Theatre on how to engage effectively with people online using social media. We also deliver industry-leading continuing professional development (CPD) training on social media.

Let Chi-chi Ekweozor, director of leading social media training and implementation consultancy, Real Fresh TV enthuse you with actionable strategies for using these new ways of communicating to engage with new customers, generate qualified leads and reduce marketing costs. The net effect for your business: increased sales.

Attend one of our social media training courses and learn how to:

• Use social media marketing to increase your website traffic: get on page one of Google’s search results without spending a penny!
• Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to reduce marketing costs by generating more qualified leads.
• Use free online tools to monitor the online reputation of your business or organisation.

All Real Fresh TV’s training courses are included in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) http://www.cipr.co.uk/ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

Testimonials

“Thank you for a very informative session today. I really enjoyed it and have put it to good use already.” Danielle Trachillis, Ma Baker @ World of Water, Blackpool

“I really enjoyed the course, it was extremely engaging, with a good mix of learning methods. It has taught me invaluable tips for Twitter and blogging, as well as how to make the most out of social media monitoring tools. I now feel confident in devising and implementing a social media campaign for my clients.” Laura Beccaria, MC2

“I found the course very useful and it gave me what I needed. I now need to implement my new found knowledge. I enjoy your presentation style and you make everyone comfortable and at ease.
I will book on the next course as soon as possible.” Chris Conboye, Cat3 Systems

Read more testimonials at http://www.realfresh.tv/testimonials/

Our half day courses take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN

Please note: places are strictly limited and are available on a first come first served basis only. Book now to avoid missing out.

Social Media Marketing Training Events in May 2011

Level 1 – Social Media Starter Course
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and business benefits of social media marketing’

The Social Media Starter Course, the UK’s longest running ’social media for beginners’ course is an insight-filled half day workshop designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to grow and market a business using social media. Learn which social media tools are best for connecting your business with potential customers, tips and techniques to get started and in-depth case studies of businesses doing it right. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Starter Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Tuesday 10 May 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediastartercourse-may-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 1 – Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and benefits of marketing content using social media’

The Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals course is a tailored social media starter course for media and marketing professionals. Designed specifically for professionals and freelancers in the digital, TV, radio and games industries, it focuses on developing multi-platform content development skills. Learn how to develop a content strategy for connecting new customers with your media business or brand using social media including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Thursday 12 May 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://introtosocialmediaformediapros-may-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 2 – The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
‘Hands on skills development in developing and implementing a social media strategy’

The Learning Social Media By Doing Course was developed after attendees to the Social Media Starter Course demanded a more hands on, practical workshop in which to develop skills and experience in using social media to grow their businesses and connect with new customers. Topics covered include social media monitoring tools and how to use them, using a blog to improve natural search engine rankings and growing a professional network using LinkedIn and Twitter. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Wednesday 11 May 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://learningsocialmediabydoing-may-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 3 – Social Media Monitoring Training Course
‘Hands on training in how to save time by using social media to manage social media’

The Social Media Monitoring Training Course is designed specifically for people who, now familiar with using social media, need to manage the time they spend on the various platforms effectively.
The course has been developed in response to requests for a hands-on training session on how to use free online tools to measure the success of a social media campaign and listen and respond to comments on Twitter, blogs and the wider web. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Monitoring Training Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Tuesday 31 May 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediamonitoringtrainingcourse-may-2011.eventbrite.com/

About the Event Course Organiser

Real Fresh TV http://www.realfresh.tv/ is a social media training and implementation consultancy based in Manchester. Founded by early online video pioneer, Chi-chi Ekweozor in 2005, we are a small but ambitious digital creative outfit specialising in delivering social media powered marketing and PR solutions.

Our services include:
Managed social media marketing solutions, website and blog design and development, social media strategy development and implementation and social media marketing training.

We advise organisations as varied as T-Mobile, Arts Council England, iknowUK and Contact Theatre on how to engage effectively with people online using social media. We also deliver industry-leading continuing professional development (CPD) training on social media.

Each event features a panel of experienced digital and social media marketers who discuss social media projects and issues presented by the audience.

The informal networking events offer an opportunity to find out how other companies are benefitting from using free social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to market and grow their businesses.

The next Manchester Social Media Surgery event is on Tuesday 12 April from 5:30-7:30pm at Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA) offices, Lower Ground Floor, 117-119 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6ED.

The theme for the April 2011 Social Media Surgery is: ‘Social Media for Events‘

Social Media Surgeons

Ian Pettigrew, (@KingfisherCoach on Twitter), Kingfisher Coaching, Surgery participant turned Chair!
Fran Holden, (@franisaholden on Twitter), Creative Recruitment Resourcer, Orchard
Andy Stevens, (@OnlineAStevens on Twitter), Online Manager, Prospects
Adrian Slatcher, (@adrianslatcher on Twitter), Senior Digital Development officer, MDDA

Community groups curious about using social media most welcome.

Manchester Social Media Surgery events are organised by Chi-chi Ekweozor, (@realfreshtv on Twitter), director of Real Fresh TV, the social media training and implementation consultancy, as an outreach project of the popular Social Media Cafe Manchester network (@smc_mcr on Twitter).

Sign up to attend:
http://socialmediamanchester.net/events/april-2011-manchester-social

We’re on LinkedIn! Join our LinkedIn Group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=3120264&goback=%2Eanh_3120264&trk=NUS_UNIU-ngroup

About the Event Organiser:
Real Fresh TV provides social media consultancy, training and implementation support on digital projects in the region. Recent clients include Contact Theatre Manchester, Junction K and Xyone. Need help with social media marketing? Contact us http://www.realfresh.tv/

Let Chi-chi Ekweozor, director of leading social media training and implementation consultancy, Real Fresh TV enthuse you with actionable strategies for using these new ways of communicating to engage with new customers, generate qualified leads and reduce marketing costs. The net effect for your business: increased sales.

Attend one of our social media training courses and learn how to:

• Use social media marketing to increase your website traffic: get on page one of Google’s search results without spending a penny!
• Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to reduce marketing costs by generating more qualified leads.
• Use free online tools to monitor the online reputation of your business or organisation.

All Real Fresh TV’s training courses are recognised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) http://www.cipr.co.uk/ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) scheme.

Testimonials:

“Thank you for a very informative session today. I really enjoyed it and have put it to good use already.” Danielle Trachillis, Ma Baker @ World of Water, Blackpool

“I enjoyed the course and discussions and came away with good ideas and plenty of action points.” Richard Wilkinson, Media Wow

“I found the course very useful and it gave me what I needed. I now need to implement my new found knowledge. I enjoy your presentation style and you make everyone comfortable and at ease.
I will book on the next course as soon as possible.” Chris Conboye, Cat3 Systems

Read more testimonials at http://www.realfresh.tv/testimonials/

Our half day courses take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN

Please note: places are strictly limited and are available on a first come first served basis only. Book now to avoid missing out.

Social Media Marketing Training Events in April 2011

Level 1 – Social Media Starter Course
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and business benefits of social media marketing’

The Social Media Starter Course, the UK’s longest running ’social media for beginners’ course is an insight-filled half day workshop designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to grow and market a business using social media. Learn which social media tools are best for connecting your business with potential customers, tips and techniques to get started and in-depth case studies of businesses doing it right. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Starter Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Tuesday 12 April 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediastartercourse-april-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 1 – Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
‘A thorough grounding in the theory, practice and benefits of marketing content using social media’

The Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals course is a tailored social media starter course for media and marketing professionals. Designed specifically for professionals and freelancers in the digital, TV, radio and games industries, it focuses on developing multi-platform content development skills. Learn how to develop a content strategy for connecting new customers with your media business or brand using social media including LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Introduction to Social Media for Media Professionals
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Thursday 14 April 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://introtosocialmediaformediapros-april-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 2 – The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
‘Hands on skills development in developing and implementing a social media strategy’

The Learning Social Media By Doing Course was developed after attendees to the Social Media Starter Course demanded a more hands on, practical workshop in which to develop skills and experience in using social media to grow their businesses and connect with new customers. Topics covered include social media monitoring tools and how to use them, using a blog to improve natural search engine rankings and growing a professional network using LinkedIn and Twitter. Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.

Event Summary: The Learning Social Media By Doing Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, Standard: £150+VAT.
Register: http://learningsocialmediabydoing-april-2011.eventbrite.com/

Level 3 – Social Media Monitoring Training Course
‘Hands on training in how to save time by using social media to manage social media’

The Social Media Monitoring Training Course is designed specifically for people who, now familiar with using social media, need to manage the time they spend on the various platforms effectively.
The course has been developed in response to requests for a hands-on training session on how to use free online tools to measure the success of a social media campaign and listen and respond to comments on Twitter, blogs and the wider web. Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.

Event Summary: Social Media Monitoring Training Course
Venue: Peter House, Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5AN
Date: Friday 29 April 2011
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Early Bird: £120+VAT, £150+VAT.
Register: http://socialmediamonitoringtrainingcourse-april-2011.eventbrite.com/

About the Event Course Organiser

Real Fresh TV http://www.realfresh.tv/ is a social media training and implementation consultancy based in Manchester. Founded by early online video pioneer, Chi-chi Ekweozor in 2005, we are a small but ambitious digital creative outfit specialising in delivering social media powered marketing and PR solutions.

Our services include:
Website and blog design and development, social media strategy development and implementation and social media marketing training.

We advise organisations as varied as T-Mobile, Arts Council England, iknowUK and Contact Theatre on how to engage effectively with people online using social media. We also deliver industry-leading continuing professional development (CPD) training on social media.