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IAB Forum: Finance

The well-documented credit crunch has been on everybody’s minds over the past 18 months, but despite the doom and gloom, digital media has been operating with a ‘business as usual’ mentality, going from strength to strength in the face of financial uncertainty.

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Date: 30 September 2009
Location: IAB offices, UK

Facebook Developer Garage

We're back! This month brings the return of the Facebook Garage, and as usual we'll be bringing you the very latest from the Facebook Developer scene, coupled with fantastic speakers and talks to match. .

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Date: 24 September 2009
Location: Sun Microsystems, UK

Digital Mission to LA & San Francisco Companies Announced

Digital MissionPRESS RELEASE: London, UK, Wednesday 23rd September 2009.

The UK digital industry will once again get a boost when enterprise and expertise connect in the Digital Mission to Los Angeles and San Francisco, from 11th - 16th October 2009.

Organised by Chinwag and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), the five day mission provides the perfect vehicle to make business connections, discover the logistics of setting up shop, build international profile and understand the US digital market.

14 UK-based companies have been selected to take part and they are:

Further information and contact details for each company is available on the Digital Mission website: http://digital-mission.org/lasf09-companies.

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‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ Workshop

‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ Workshop’ Brand Republic are holding a half-day Twitter Workshop on ‘Winning Formulas To Maximise The Potential Of Twitter’ on 24 November 2009 in Hammersmith, London. To find out more information and details of how to book, go to www.twitterevent.co.uk.

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Date: 24 November 2009
Location: Haymarket Publishing, UK

Audience Conference

Bringing together some of the most exceptional people in the world. From the entertainers who engage audiences directly to the statisticians who measure them, to the technologists building tools to help us reach new and larger audiences and engage with them

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Date: 5 November 2009
Location: Hudson Theatre, US

Monitoring Social Media 09 - London

MSM 09 will bring together global Social Media Monitoring experts, suppliers, PR & marketing professionals for a one-day conference in London on 17th November 2009. The event offers attendees a series of high-value talks, panel sessions and demo’s, featuring some of the worlds leading social media monitoring companies

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Date: 17 November 2009
Location: The Lewis Centre, UK

Like Minds Exeter - Measuring Social Media

Like Minds is a pioneering gathering of contemporary thinkers - creative directors, MDs, bloggers,industry leaders, startups, media managers and entrepreneurs debating and collaborating to help develop business growth.

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Date: 16 October 2009
Location: Exeter Conference Centre, UK

Digital Mission NYC, Applications Close Friday

Statue of Liberty by toodlepip - http://www.flickr.com/photos/toodlepip/3245142470The deadline to apply for a place on the Digital Mission to New York is this Friday (18th Sept).

If you've been putting off filling in the application form - don't worry I procrastinate with the best - then dive right in. It's a very short form that shouldn't take more than a few minutes to fill out.

After all, we just need to know what your company is about, and what you'd like to get out of going on the Digital Mission. Things you're thinking about every day, right?

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Google Launches UK Internet Stats

Google Internet StatsThe latest offering from the big G will whet the appetites of marketers, analysts and stats head alike.

Google Internet Stats is a UK-only initiative that aggregates stats from 52 advertising and marketing sources that are 'carefully selected and reputable' according to a post on the Google Barometer blog.

Using a simplified GReader-style interface, the headline data is easily browsable and searchable (this is Google, after all) in five different categories:

  • Technology
  • Macro Economic Trends
  • Media Landscape
  • Media Consumption
  • Consumer Trends

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Live Music: Licensed to Thrill?

This MusicTank session,22 Sept, will investigate the impact that the implementation of the Licensing Act, Form 696 and noise abatement orders are having on small venues - and we shall also hear why supporters of the Act believe it is increasing participation in live music.

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Date: 22 September 2009
Location: PRS for Music, UK

Transatlantic Troubleshooting

Digital Mission stand SXSW '09The application deadline for our NYC Digital Mission is fast approaching, September 18th to be precise, and here at Chinwag Towers we thought we’d give you a flash back to one of our most popular panel debates, Transatlantic Troubleshooting held during our Digital Mission at SXSWi 2009.

It’s bound to get those of you who’re waiting until next week to get your details over to us to get a wriggle on.

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Cloud Computing World Forum

The Cloud Computing World Forum is the perfect event for professionals to learn and discuss the future development and integration of cloud services. This one day conference will provide a focused platform for the global cloud computing industry.

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Date: 22 October 2009
Location: 76 Portland Place, UK

Chinwag Live: Search is Dead, Long Live Search

With Google challenged by new search tools and the growth of ‘social media search’, is this a new era for search? Join in the debate with Google, Mindshare, Betfair and others, chaired by Rob Kerry. Book now for early-bird rates.

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Date: 29 September 2009
Location: The Slug & Lettuce (Downstairs), UK

Twitter for Business Success & Networking

Using Twitter for Business - half day workshop and networking event. At this event you will hear about social media, which includes Twitter and find out why it is important to your business.

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Date: 16 September 2009
Location: Russell Hotel, UK

UK BizSpark Summit

The aim of this event is to bring together the BizSpark community to provide access to key industry players and information to enable you to grow your business. There will be several content themes to anchor the day - funding, technology & operations and sales & marketing.

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Date: 28 September 2009
Location: Microsoft London, UK