Events

Through this segment of our website – we showcase some of Australia’s most important social media events and industry collaborations. Many of these events are organised by leading Exhibition and Event Management companies, such as Terrapinn, Ark Group Australia, Criterion Conferences, Tonkin Corporation, Liquid Learning and several others.

SocialMediaNews.com.au is often a media partner for a range of industry events around Australia and we even also run our own events around Surry Hills and the inner Sydney CBD area.

We are happy to work with event organisers right across Aust – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth etc. Feel free to get in contact if you would like help promoting your events.

Would you like your event listed here? If you would like to list you event – send us your details here.

Below are some of the events we are helping promote and links through to the event organisers website for registration.

UPCOMING AUSTRALIAN EVENTS

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SocialMediaNews.com readers are entitled to a 10% discount to attend when the VIP code TR36FM9 is quoted.

The 5th Annual Online Retailer Conference & eCommerce Expo brings together innovative content, inspiring speakers, strategic networking opportunities and top-tier solution providers all in the one place.

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
20-21 August, 2013

Over four days you will hear from industry thought-leaders as they offer strategic insights, tactical ideas and demonstrate how to implement practical advice to improve your results, increase your profits and grow your business.

The 2013 conference agenda will discuss key themes including:

• mCommerce & Multi-Device
• Responsive Design
• Customer Insights & Analytics
• Omni-Channel Corporate Structure
• Omni-Channel Technology
• In-Store Digital Innovation
• Customer Engagement & Social

Key speakers include:

Simon Russell, Director, Retail Operations Development, John Lewis
Bernard Luthi, CMO & COO, Rakuten (Buy.com)
Kerry Cooper, Former COO & CMO, modcloth.com
Ryan Hennig, Vice President Marketing, Miles Kimball
Adrian Salamunovic, Co-Founder, CanvasPop.com
Lauren Freedman, President, The E-Tailing Group
Rob Schmults, SVP Strategic Partnerships, Intent Media
Alan Dick, EVP of Merchandising, Vintage Tub & Bath
Will Lockie, Head of Ecommerce, Evans Cycles (UK) Ltd
Kévin Charef, Senior Intl Social Media Manager & Online Mediaplanner, LVMH/Givenchy Beauty
Erika Sirimanne, Senior Analyst, Euromonitor International

For further information on this event or to register please visit www.onlineretailer.com

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Past Events

The 2^nd Annual National Higher Education Faculty Marketing Innovation Conference 2013
9 & 10 April 2013
Melbourne Marriott Hotel

Developing and Implementing Marketing Strategies that Succeed in the Unique and Evolving Operating Environment of the Higher Education Faculties

Liquid Learning is delighted to present the 2^nd Annual National Higher Education Faculty Marketing Innovation Conference 2013 - the premier information, professional development and networking platform to debate and prepare for the unique challenges of Faculty Marketing in the Higher Education sector. A balance of local and international case studies combined with expert presentations will allow delegates to develop and implement marketing strategies that succeed in the unique and evolving operating environment of the Higher Education faculties.

Event Brochure – click here: http://bit.ly/Wyok7V

EXPLORE

Leveraging the University’s brand at faculty level
Student-centred marketing for both recruitment and retention
Evolving use of digital marketing, social media and online communities
Engaging with key internal stakeholders to successfully meet evolving market needs

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Professor Jim Macnamara Deputy Dean and Professor of Public Communication, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
University of Technology, Sydney
Professor Linda Brennan, PhD, FAMI Head of Centre, Commerce and Management
RMIT International University Vietnam
Associate Professor Colin Jevons Department of Marketing, Faculty of Business and Economics
Monash University
Simon Kozak Acting Group Director, Marketing and Communications
Auckland University of Technology
Richard Teng Regional Director, South East Asia
Teesside University Michelle Segal-Crawford Executive Officer, Communications, Faculty of Business and Economics
University of Melbourne
Mark Pearce Director, Media and Communications Unit, Marketing and Engagement Division
La Trobe University
Warrick Glynn Internal Communications Manager, Marketing and Engagement Division
La Trobe University
Dr John Lenarcic Lecturer, School of Business IT and Logistics
RMIT University
Nick Besley Manager, Marketing and Communications, College of Science, Engineering and Health
RMIT University
Dr Shane Moon Managing Director
Inner Truth
Guest Lecturer, Neuromarketing
University of Melbourne
Joanne Jacobs Chief Operating Officer
1000Heads
Adjunct Associate Professor, Creative Industries
Queensland University of Technology
Robert Lawrence Principal
Prospect Research and Marketing
Monika Engelhard Assistant Director, Marketing and Business Development, College of Design and Social Context Office
RMIT University

Follow this event on Twitter using the event hash tag #FMI13 and @LiquidLearning for daily industry updates!

Event Brochure – click here: http://bit.ly/Wyok7V

To request more information or book your place at this inspiring event, contact Liquid Learning by email: marketing@liquidlearning.com.au, phone +61 2 9437 1311 or visit our website: www.liquidlearning.com.au

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Social Media and Communication for Government 2013
Monday 8^th April 2013, Novotel Canberra
Tuesday 9^th April 2013, Crowne Plaza Melbourne
Wednesday 10^th April 2013, Stamford Plaza Adelaide

As social media is being utilised as an effective marketing tool across various industries, public sectors are now discovering the opportunities and challenges that come with this new technology.

Different government sectors are now engaging with key stakeholders and their communities through social media platforms. Now is the time to start implementing social media and communication strategies to discover which bear the most fruits and which are risky.

Akolade’s Social Media and Communication for Government 2013 provides a one day intensive covering Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide, addressing case studies, panel discussions and practical workshops on how to effectively utilize social media and incorporate it into the everyday communication functions of your organisation.

As a Social Media News subscriber receive 10% off the standard rate to attend the Conference. Call (02) 9247 6000 to register and quote your VIP Code: A FXA 1

Link to brochure: http://akolade.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/MKT01-Social-Media-and-Communication-for-Government-2013.pdf

Link to website: http://akolade.com.au/single-product?product_id=351

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iSTRATEGY logo Events
iStrategy Conference
April 23-24, 2013
Sydney
http://www.istrategyconference.com/events/sydney

iStrategy is an inspirational two-day digital and social media marketing conference that looks at modern marketing through a digital lens. We showcase the best speakers, the sharpest ideas and the most innovative technologies – all aimed at helping our attendees make social, mobile and other digital technologies work for their business.

Speakers at this event include:

KEN SEGALL – Former Apple Agency Creative Director & Author, Insanely Simple
JASON HINCKS – Chief Operating Officer, Movember
DUANE VARAN – Chief Research Officer, Disney Media and Advertising Lab
JAMES MINER – SVP, Digital Media, ESPN
ADRIANE MCDERMOTT – GM Marketing, David Jones
KEVIN LILLIE – GM Marketing, Honda
NICK BAKER – Executive General Manager Marketing, Tourism Australia
JOHN BATISTICH – Marketing Director, Westfield Group
STUART BARTRAM – Director of Marketing Solutions ANZ, Linkedin

The topics that will be discussed include:

Social Media
Mobile Marketing and Applications
Display Advertising
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and Pay-per-Click (PPC)
Email Marketing, Database Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Web Analytics
E-commerce
Content Strategy, including Video, Viral and Blogs

View the full programme: http://www.istrategyconference.com/events/sydney/#eventProgram

Book online today: https://www.istrategyconference.com/register/?eventReg=Sydney

Social Media for the Public Sector Conference
19-20 March 2013
Sydney, The Menzies Hotel

The 2013 Conference builds on the success of the Social Media for the Public Sector Conference 2012, which attracted more than 200 delegates. In 2013, attendees will again obtain practical information that can be used to build their organisation’s social media presence as well as hearing case studies showcasing the successful use of social media within the public sector.

Speakers include:

Joshua J Maxwell, Chief Inspector and Manager, Project eyewatch, NSW Police Force
Crista Harrison, Manager Marketing Communications and Bree Dixon, Web Content Officer, Townsville City Council
Paula Bray, Manager, Visual and Digitisation Services, Powerhouse Museum

For more information or to register visit: http://bit.ly/11JP5KQ

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2nd Annual, Social Media Marketing in Tertiary Education
L’Aqua Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney
19 & 20 February, 2012

More than half of all Australians own a smartphone and almost a fifth own a tablet. Social media is critical for reaching the tech- savvy generations.

In a highly competitive sector, effective social media strategies are vital for attracting prospective students and engaging both current students and alumni.

This conference will address how to:

integrate mobile into your overall online campaign
engage meaningfully with your target markets online
interpret and connect data sources
Manage your social media resources
Gain organisation wide buy in

Twitter Hashtag for this event: #socialedu

SocialMediaNews.com.au readers are entitled to a $100 discount.

Simply quote the following code when registering:

CC*SMN

Register Here: http://socialtertiaryed.com

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Omni-channel Marketing
L’Aqua Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney
26 & 27 February 2013

The seamless integration of customer intelligence sourced from all potential touch points is becoming increasingly important to the future success of businesses.

Rich customer data and the insights gained will enable companies to make informed decisions and implement best practise strategies.

Marketers are striving toward achieving life cycle marketing as well as targeted and personalised marketing that reaches the customer through their preferred communication medium.

The conference will address how customer data and behavioral analytics can be used to create an integrated and seamless experience to the consumer through Omni-channel marketing strategies.

By attending this conference you will learn how to:

• Integrate all channels of customer data (both online and offline) for a single customer view
• Select technologies to assist your marketing strategies
• Convert online traffic into sales by improving your value proposition
• Streamline customer communication and marketing channels.

SocialMediaNews.com.au readers are entitled to a $100 discount.

Simply quote the following code when registering:

CC*SMN

Register Here: http://confreg.criterionconferences.com/register/?c=38#regFormTopAnc

More info: http://onlineofflinedata.com/

Questions: registration@criterionconferences.com

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The Internet Show Australia
21 – 22 November 2012
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia

The Internet Show Australia expo and conference is Australia’s largest internet business event.

It brings together businesses hungry to profit from internet related solutions.

Featuring 5 conferences covering social media, digital advertising, search and mobile marketing, web content, mobile applications and mobile marketing, there is something for everyone. With so much content on offer, you’ll definitely need to bring your team along!

Visit the exhibition to find out the latest products, services and technologies. Attend the free exhibition seminar to learn from world class solution providers.

The Internet Show is co-located with The Mobile Show, IP Networks Show and the Connected Homes Show.

Exclusive 15% discount for subscribers. Call +61 2 9021 8807 to register at exclusive rates.

Event Website: www.internetshow.com.au/sydney

Event Contact: Melissa Ye – +61 2 9021 8817 or melissa.ye@terrapinn.com

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Loyalty World Australia 2012
Atlantic Group V, Melbourne
27 – 28 November 2012

Loyalty World Australia 2012 is about understanding what loyalty actually means today in a constantly changing environment with a very discerning customer base. It brings together business leaders from across a variety of industries to explore the solutions and strategies that businesses need to create a loyal and valuable customer.

It will outline how brands can effectively deliver on their customer strategy and deliver a consistent, engaging message across all channels – new and old. Loyalty leaders will be looking to overcome their challenges, enhance, develop and implement successful customer strategies.

For more info, visit: www.terrapinn.com/loyaltyworldau

For all enquiries, contact Melissa Ye on +61 2 9021 8817 or by email to melissa.ye@terrapinn.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Get 15% off ticket prices. Quote “TEWY” when you register online.

You can also access the discount directly through this link:
https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/rCalc.aspx?E=5122&R=TEWY

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Big Data World Australasia 2012
Atlantic Group V, Melbourne
27 – 28 November 2012

Big Data strategy for all businesses

Big Data World Australasia is the event that will prepare business leaders, marketing professionals and IT executives with the knowledge, intelligence and technology they need to handle big data effectively for operational efficiency and profitability. These leaders will come together to address the current big data challenges businesses face and how they can overcome them to improve business performance and customer insights. This conference will deliver strategic keynotes and technical ‘how to’ case studies showcasing innovation and excellence.

Among the companies speaking are: eBay Australia, The Coffee Club, ninemsn, Suncorp Group, ING Direct, Telstra, Santos, and many others…

For more info, visit: www.terrapinn.com/bigdataau

For all enquiries, contact Melissa Ye on +61 2 9021 8817 or by email to melissa.ye@terrapinn.com

SPECIAL OFFER: Get 15% off ticket prices. Quote “CSPA” when you register online.

You can also access the discount directly through this link:
https://secure.terrapinn.com/V5/rCalc.aspx?E=5355&R=CSPA

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Introduction to Social Media for Professionals
09 November, 2012
Sydney, Citigate Central

This event is being run by SocialMediaNews.com.au writer Anna James.

If you feel clueless and lost in the world of Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and blogging?

This is the perfect learning opportunity – where everyone is a beginner and no question is too silly.

Who should attend?
This is an introductory course that anybody can attend – there are no pre-requisites with regards to prior knowledge, job title or level of seniority. If you are looking to use social media in any professional capacity, then this course will provide the knowledge you need. For information please visit the event website.

Facilitated by: Anna James, Freelance Journalist and Independent Social Media Advisor.

Anna James has been published across a variety of Australian and US publications, mainly for sports writing. Using her passion for creative PR and social media management, Anna pens regular articles for Social Media News Australia where she employs humour and trial and error to navigate through the confusing marketing blogosphere.

Register at the following link: http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-E027SMProf.htm

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Tonkin’s Media Law Compliance Conference
29th – 31st of October 2012
The Grace Hotel, Sydney

The ever changing landscape of the Australian media is a hot topic in every newspaper and online news site at the moment, but what does it mean for media professionals nationwide? The debate on the subject is robust, but media professionals are lacking clarity on what the future of the media, and media regulation, means for them and the industry as a whole.

This year new privacy reforms will also come into affect, with the consequences of these reforms scarcely anticipated and understood – and defamation and copyright laws continue to trip up a myriad of Australian companies.

Tonkin’s Media Law Compliance Conference will demystify the changing media landscape in Australia and media legal compliance issues by offering a wealth of expertise from legal, corporate media and mainstream media leaders on everything from the convergence review, to media relations crisis strategies, defamation and social media relations case studies. The conference will also facilitate a robust panel discussion on the current and future states of defamation laws in Australia.”

Speakers:

Darren Burden, National Editor in Chief, Fairfax Media
Nicola Shaver, Network Legal Counsel, Ten Network
Tania Petsinis, Legal Counsel, Southern Cross Austereo
Jon Church, Head of Communications, Coles Group
Coran Lill, Senior Manager of Media Relations, Westpac
Sarah-Jane Wood, Communications Manager Operations and Property, Westpac
Craig Middleton, Corporate Affairs Manager, Telstra
Chris Gross, Head of Social Media, Vodafone Australia
Phil Hayes-St Clair, General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Transfield Holdings
Chris Wagner, Director of Communications and Government Relations, Lifeline Australia
Brendan Maher, Director of Sustainability, Lifeline Australia
John Thompson, Manager of Media Unit, New South Wales Police
Sally Fielke, General Manager of Corporate Affairs, Sydney Airport
Kirsten Andrews, National Media Manager, Heart Foundation
Malcolm Long, Committee Member, Convergence Review
John Butterworth, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA)
John Fairbairn, Partner, Minter Ellison
Peter Bartlett, Partner, Minter Ellison
Sophie Dawson, Partner, Ashurst
Marlia Saunders, Senior Associate, Ashurst
Andrew Pollcock, Solicitor, Freehills
Mark Westfield, former Business Editor, The Australian

Registration and more details: http://www.tonkincorporation.com/images/australis/LAW118.pdf

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Engaging Students through Digital Communications
15th & 16th August 2012
L’Aqua, Cockle Bay, Sydney

http://socialtertiaryed.com

$100 discount off today’s rate for SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS members!

Stronger strategies for student communications

Given the number of marketing functions across any tertiary institution, and the need to engage students past, present and future, it comes as no surprise that education providers struggle to deliver an aligned message.

Add to this the imperative to:

meet incoming digital natives on the social platforms where they interact
deliver integrated online/offline communications
and keep abreast of constantly evolving technologies and media trends

It is clear that there is a great opportunity to discuss these issues and examine practical strategies to overcome these challenges.

In the current funding environment the role of student communications is vital, not only pushing a greater recruitment effort, but also looking toward developing true student engagement to encourage retention not only of current students but also after graduation.

This conference will address:

Integrating channels including website, social media, mobile and email
Strategic alignment of student communications across the university
Reputation building, community engagement and using social feedback channels for university planning
Building the business case for social and new media channels

Featuring leading expertise from:

- Lisa Lapin, Assistant Vice President, University Communications, Stanford University

- Carl Rallings, Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Management, University of Southern Queensland

- Richard Fisher, Chief Communications Officer, Development and Alumni Engagement,
The University of British Columbia

- Paul Tagell, Web Marketing Director, The University of Melbourne

Plus many more!

For the full speaker line-up and conference agenda visit: http://socialtertiaryed.com/

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Turning Smartphone Apps into a Marketing Tool
4 July 2012
Rydges Melbourne, Australia

http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-E017SmartphoneAPPs.htm

One day session / workshop

During the day you will gain:

An insight into what we mean by ‘mobile business’ and its impact on business practices
An understanding of the social dynamics enabled by the mobile environment
Internal and external use cases for mobile apps in companies
Thoughts on the integration of mobile apps into key processes and the transformations these can bring to the company
Views on how to manage the strategic introduction and KPIs of mobile apps.

For more information or to request a brochure please contact Ark Group Australia on aga@arkgroupasia.com or call +61 1300 550 662

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Reputational Management Symposium
9-11th July 2012
The Grace Hotel, Sydney

Tonkin’s Reputation Management Conference is coming to Sydney in 2012 with an impressive line-up of leading Australian Reputation Management industry specialists. Here from the experts in the industry on the legislative changes, as well as assessing your organisation’s readiness for a carbon constrained future and what should business consider. If you’re a SocialMediaNews.com.au subscriber save 15% OFF the standard price* BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT: CALL (02) 9224 6000

More info at this Link & Booking: http://www.tonkincorporation.com/?m=5&id=1064&t=13

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The Australian Law Firm Social Media Best Practice Toolkit
16-17 May 2012
Rydges Melbourne, Australia

Hear from our expert panel of speakers:

Adrian Dayton and Associates (USA)
Minter Ellison
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
EntrepreneurLawyer Limited (UK)
Ashurst
Knowledge Management Roundtable
Reachlocal Australia

Delegates attending the event and industry practitioners interested in the topic are joining Social Media Asia Pacific on Linkedin.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2813516&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

Twitter hashtag: #lawonline

Register early and receive a FREE Kindle (ends 13 April 2012) - http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-E019TheAustralianLAWFIRMSocialMedia.htm

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Enhancing Online & Mobile Content for Government
30th & 31st May 2012
Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Making online content accessible, participatory & optimised for mobile devices.

$100 discount off today’s rate for SocialMediaNews.com.au subscribers!

Featuring leading expertise from:

Senator the Hon. Kate Lundy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister & Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Andrew Arch, Senior Policy Officer, AGIMO, Department of Finance & Deregulation
Bob Smith, Director, Web Information Capability, Department of Defence
Raven Calais, Accessibility Manager, User Centred Design, Competency Centre, Department of Immigration & Citizenship

For the full speaker line-up and conference agenda visit: http://govcontent.com/agenda/

SocialMediaNews and Criterion Conferences are pleased to offer SMN subscribers an exclusive $100 discount off today’s conference rate.

Twitter hashtag – #govcontent

For more information or to register contact Criterion Conferences on 1300 316 882 or email registration@criterionconferences.com. Don’t forget to quote your discount code CC*SMN when registering to receive your $100 discount.

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Frankademy for B2B
Friday, 1 June 2012
Time: 2 – 4 pm
Venue: 36B St Edmonds Road, Prahran, VIC

In Social Media Marketing we see many strategies for B2C marketing, but what about B2B?

One of the toughest objectives for most B2B social plays is knowing where to begin. We’ll provide our tried and tested approach on how to begin with a social business strategy.

This course covers:

Introduction to social business: why we should care?
Implementing a social business strategy
Social ROI
Case histories on social and B2B – both the good and the bad
Where and how to begin a successful social business strategy

Register Here: http://frankmedia.com.au/social-business/frankademy-for-b2b/
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Social Media Management
17^th & 18^th April 2012, L’Aqua, Cockle Bay, Sydney, Australia
Nurturing communities, thinking social in processes & avoiding reputation damage.

Register online here: www.mysocialmediamarketingstrategy.com
(SocialMediaNews.com.au readers are entitled to a 10% discount on the standard pricing by quotingof CC*SMN when registering).

The Social Media Management Conference will provide you with tools to:

Uncover techniques for developing timely and positive responses to negative situations
Develop your community management capabilities to nurture the best community for your brand and enable brand advocates
Debate the best measures and KPIs for social media and influence
Hear advice on creating and implementing appropriate social media policies and models

Featuring leading case studies & presentations by:

Megan Berry, Marketing Manager, Klout (USA)
Joy Toose, Social Media Community Manager, World Vision Australia
Rod McGuinness, Social Media Producer, ABC Multiplatform, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Jodie Sangster, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Direct Marketing Association
Emma Merrigan, Communications Manager, Direct Channel Marketing, Consumer Marketing, National Australia Bank

Twitter hashtag – #SSM12

If you have an questions in relation to this event please contact Criterion Conferences on 1300 316 882 or registration@criterionconferences.com

(Don’t forget to quote discount code of CC*SMN when registering).

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The Australian Government Social Media Best Practice Toolkit
17-18 April 2012, Canberra, Australia
Untapping the full potential and mitigating the risks of social media for the public sector.

http://www.arkgroupaustralia.com.au/Events-E008TheAustralianGovernmentSocialMediaBPT.htm

Hear practitioner case study presentations from:

Attorney General’s Department
Department of Human Services
Department of Education and Training NSW
BlandsLaw
NSW Rural Fire Service
Zen Ex Machina
Department of Justice

This one-day forum will help you to:

Understand the practical applications and impact of social media in your workplace
Adopt the right mindset: how far must you go with social media?
Develop an effective social media strategy and policy
Deal effectively with legal, security and governance issues of social media
Train your staff on social media etiquette

Delegates attending the event and industry practitioners interested in the topic are joining Public Sector Australia Group on Linkedin:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2109273&trk=myg_ugrp_ovr

Twitter hashtag – #govonline

For more information or to request a brochure please contact Ark Group Australia on aga@arkgroupasia.com or call +61 1300 550 662.

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The Internet Show 2012
30 April – 1 May 2012
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia

3 conferences
60 seminars
1 exhibition showcase

The Internet Show is Australia’s only expo and conference that brings together forward thinking businesses hungry to profit from internet related solutions. They come together to evaluate strategies and technologies to successfully deploy internet solutions across a range of business activities.

http://www.internetshow.com.au/

Contact:
Antonette Jayona
+61 02 9021 8803
Antonette.jayona@terrapinn.com
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Social Media World Australia 2012
30 April – 1 May 2012
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia

Social Media World is Australia’s largest established social media conference. It attracts the region’s leading consumer brands, social networks, and their partners to create effective social media strategies.

As social media continues to grow in prevalence and importance, this conference sets the tone for businesses that are looking for optimal ways to harness its direction and impact.

http://www.terrapinn.com/socialmelbourne

Contact:
Antonette Jayona
+61 02 9021 8803
Antonette.jayona@terrapinn.com
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The Mobile Show Australia
30 April – 1 May 2012
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia

The Mobile Show is Australia’s leading mobile technology conference and exhibition.

Featuring 3 conferences, 60 free seminars and 1 exhibition showcase, this is the mobile technology expo that you cannot miss!

The Mobile Show brings together forward thinking businesses hungry to profit from mobile solutions, demonstrates the benefits of mobile in the enterprise and the growing market for mobile payment, advertising and entertainment applications.

www.terrapinn.com/mobileshow

Contact:
Chua Yee Ling
+61 02 9021 8885
Yeeling.chua@terrapinn.com
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Planet of the Apps World Australia
30 April – 1 May 2012
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
www.terrapinn.com/planetofapps

Contact:
Chua Yee Ling
+61 02 9021 8885
Yeeling.chua@terrapinn.com
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M2M World Australia
30 April – 1 May 2012
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
www.terrapin.com/m2mworld

Contact:
Chua Yee Ling
+61 02 9021 8885
Yeeling.chua@terrapinn.com
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Measuring and Optimising Social Media Marketing in Tertiary Education
22^-23 February 2012
CQ Functions, Melbourne
Driving student recruitment through your social media strategy

Exclusive 10% discount for Social Media News subscribers!

Featuring expert analysis from:

- Perry Hewitt, Chief Digital Officer, Harvard University
- Jodie Sangster, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Direct Marketing Association
- Ellen Griffin, Director, University Communications, San Francisco State University
- Mal Chia, Digital Strategy Manager, University of Adelaide
- Stephen Scott, Web Marketing Manager, RMIT University
- Tony Wilson, Director, QUT Marketing & Communications, Queensland University of Technology

To see further details about the event and a full speaker line up visit the following link: www.socialtertiaryed.com

Social Media News and Criterion Conferences are pleased to offer Social Media News Australia subscribers an exclusive 10% discount off the standard registration fee.

Twitter Hashtag - #socialedu

For more information or to register contact Criterion Conferences on 1300 316 882 or email registration@criterionconferences.com. Don’t forget to quote your discount code CC*SMN when registering to receive your 10% discount.

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Brisbane Advertising, Marketing & Media Summit
26th March 2012
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Advertising, Marketing and Media industry event

Summit brochure: http://elitemedia.com.au/files/bamms12_brochure.pdf (Has all event details and speakers info)

Speakers from Companies such as:

Google
Regional TV Marketing
Bank of Queensland
Allens Arthur Robinson
IKON
Tigerspike
Lavender
Junior
SapientNitro
+ more

Want to register for this event?

Book online http://www.elitemedia.com.au/form/registration.html

Telephone Elite Media Group on Ph: + 61 3 9596 9882

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Strategic Government Marketing & Communications
28-29 March 2012
National Convention Centre, Canberra – ACT
Measurable and engaging communication campaigns for the public sector

Case studies by:

Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Defence Force Recruiting
Department of Human Services
Department of Health and Ageing
Government of South Australia
GetUp
Cancer Institute of NSW
South Australian Tourism Commission
Change the Conversation
Kindred Culture
TNS Social Research

Twitter Hashtag – #govmarcom

Exclusive 10% discount for Social Media News subscribers off the standard registration fee!

Register online here: http://marketingcommsaps.com/ (SocialMediaNews.com.au readers use discount code of CC*SMN for a 10% discount on the standard registration fee price).

For further information contact Criterion Conferences
P: 1300 316 882
E: registration@criterionconferences.com

Don’t forget to quote your discount code CC*SMN for 10% discount.

Event Proudly Sponsored by Change The Conversation, Kindred Culture & TNS Social Research

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Bluewire Media Full Day Interactive Workshop
Sydney, Tuesday 8th November
Brisbane, Thursday 10th November
More Details: http://www.bluewiremedia.com.au/social-media-full-day-interactive-workshop

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Social Media World Sydney 2011
27 – 28 October 2011
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hall 3

Social Media World is the best conference in Australia for assisting you to devise and implement all aspects of your social media strategy. From planning and executing social marketing campaigns, to connecting with your customers and employees, these two days will show you and your team how to gain a real return from social media.Find out how to network with customers, prospects and partners with special presentations from Facebook and LinkedIn. And learn from organisations with successful social media strategies, including AMP, Snowy Hydro, Canon Australia, 7-Eleven, Amway, and more!NOTE: All SocialMediaNews.com.au readers and subscribers receive a special 15% discount to attend Social Media World Sydney 2011. To claim you discount click here and make sure you use voucher code: Social MediaNews
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Internet Show Sydney 2011
27 -28 October 2011
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hall 3

The Internet Show Sydney is Australia’s largest internet business event. The event features 4 themed seminar theatres on social media, digital marketing & advertising, content management, e-commerce & payments and mobile solutions. Each of these theatres contains cutting edge content and provides the knowledge and know-how required to supercharge your online business. PLUS attend the exhibition showcasing the latest technology. This is where the world’s leading online business brand show their product and conduct demonstrations. It’s FREE to attend! To fast track your entry register online at www.internetshow.com.au/sydney and click on “visit the exhibition”.

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Wellington, New Zealand – Become a Social Media Super Hero – Wellington – One Day Workshop.
RSA building ANZAC House, 181 Willis Street, Wellington, New Zealand

Wednesday, April 20 · 9:00am – 5:00pm
More info / Bookings: http://www.thecreativecollective.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=105809
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185497724814960
Questions: Contact Zoe – Zoe@MarkandZoe.com

Sydney – Become a Social Media Super Hero – One Day Workshop
Monday, March 21 · 9:00am – 4:00pm
More info / Bookings: http://www.thecreativecollective.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=105810
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=185272864830359
Questions: Contact Zoe – Zoe@MarkandZoe.com
Newcastle – Become a Social Media Super Hero – One Day Workshop
Tuesday, March 22 · 9:00am – 4:00pm
More info / Bookings: http://www.thecreativecollective.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=105811
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169122329800355
Questions: Contact Zoe – Zoe@MarkandZoe.com
Brisbane – Become a Social Media Super Hero – One Day Workshop
Thursday, March 24 · 9:00am – 4:00pm, Kedron Wavell Services Club
375 Hamilton Road Chermside, Australia
More info / Bookings: http://www.thecreativecollective.com.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=105812
Facebook Event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=187664421256820
Questions: Contact Zoe – Zoe@MarkandZoe.com

24 March 2011, The Beresford Hotel, 354 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW – Sydney Twestival
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm-8pm, The Oxford Hotel (Taylor Square) Darlinghurst, 134 Oxford Street – Social Media Women
August 4th August starting 7.30am - North Ryde Tweet-up

Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6:30-8:30pm – Social Media Club Sydney SMCSYD – ‘Social Personas: How different is the social media you from the real you?’ Where: The Ivy Sunroom, 330 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000