May 6, 2013 0

It’s Going To Be a Smarter Summer

 

The Workshop is bringing back summer trainings! Create a communications plan, learn all about social media, or make a video! Join us for summertime enrichment and register today!

Apr 4, 2013 0

Are You Going?

Are you going? It’s the only communications conference like it.

Power up your communications this summer and join us for Making Media Connections 2013, June 4th.

Making Media Connections is the best, and most affordable, conference in the country to learn from expert communicators and journalists.

Our conference will power up your communications plan; supercharge your social media strategy or help you pack a punch with your WordPress site.

Learn how your campaign can benefit from what was learned by the Obama for America tech team; or why you should dig for data to bolster your organization’s story.

Take a peek at this year’s lineup and take advantage of the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register by April 20th and save 25%. To register or get more information visit us at www.communitymediaworkshop.org/mmc2013 or call (312) 369-6400.

 

Mar 25, 2013 0

Propel Your Professional Development this Spring at the Workshop

Spring is a busy time for the Workshop and we’re excited to connect with, and add to our network of nonprofit communicators as we usher in a new quarter of training sessions.

Here’s what we have in store this spring:

  • Are you struggling to market your organization, campaign or small business? Chances are you don’t have the time and money to have an in-depth marketing strategy developed for you. Marketing Strategy Made Easy, led by Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz of JJR Marketing, will teach you how to easily create your own in-depth marketing strategy, saving you time and money. This training held Thursday, April 11-9:00AM to Noon, will raise your visibility, grab the attention of your audience, and promote your programs and services better.
  •  Are you having trouble getting subscribers to open your e-newsletter? Stand out in a cluttered inbox and make your audiences want to read more! The Workshop’s New Media Associate, Marissa Wasseluk will host, From Awful to Awesome: E-Newsletters that Work,  Thursday, April 25 – 9:00AM to Noon

Don’t delay, these workshops are filling up fast! Escape the wait-list and register today.

 

 

 

 


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