Social Media 101: A Conversation with Vancouver’s Top Influencers (CPRS Student Event)

I am honored to have been invited to speak at the upcoming Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Vancouver Chapter Student Event, a “speed-dating” round table event titled “Social Media 101: A Conversation with Vancouver’s Top Online Influencers“.

The role of social media in the day-to-day lives of public relations practitioners changes by the minute and has revolutionized the way we do our jobs. Social media and the constantly shifting online landscape will continue to impact the public relations industry. It is impossible for communicators to ignore this rapidly evolving and increasingly important tool, now a staple in the communications mix.

Social media is now a part of the regular curriculum in many Lower Mainland post secondary schools and is a hot topic at many of the industry’s professional development seminars. This workshop endeavors to offer students a unique, interactive approach to learning about online communications and best practices.

I am delighted to share the stage with a variety of very talented folks in the Vancouver social media realm.

Dale Tournemille, eMarketing Manager, Coast Capital Savings
Natasha Netschay Davies, Director Social Media, Peak Communicators
Gus Fosarolli, Senior Client Relations Manager, Marketwire +Sysomos
and of course, yours truly

The format allows participants to rotate tables throughout the evening allowing you to meet, chat with and learn from each of the four speakers. You can join at a special CPRS Vancouver Student Member price of just $10, which includes refreshments. If you are not yet a CPRS Vancouver Student Member, you can attend the event for $15 or sign up for a yearly CPRS Vancouver Student Membership for just $40 here.

I can’t wait to be part of this event, particularly because I am passionate about social media and sharing my experiences with students and recent graduates (remember, I am a university-level educator, so I’m definitely a big supporter of student-run events). The event takes place on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 5:30-8:00pm at the SFU Harbour Centre campus, 515 West Hastings Street, Second floor, PR classroom room 2200.