business & innovation

Social CRM: Building Customer love <3 sponsored by Nokia and NixonMcInnes

Social Media has changed the playing field in CRM, some companies are embracing this change and using it to help develop stronger, more transparent relationships with their customers. How are traditional CRM systems dealing with an exploding number of social CRM channels? Quick our expert panel, RSVP for your free ticket now.

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Date: 10 February 2011
Location: Design Council, UK

The "Friend" Close: Social Sales

Sales has come a long way from it’s stereotyped image of the persistent cold caller who won’t take no for an answer. Brands have been working hard to pull in sales and retain customers using a variety of methods. How can you mix both offline and online strategies to allow the customer to create their own journey? How can you maximise your ROI?

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Date: 9 February 2011
Location: Design Council, UK

Social Telly: from Campaigning to Commentary to Community Building sponsored by Conversocial

How can you manage the conversations, what platforms work best? How can you build a community around your programme? Can you integrate social into your programming content? We will look at the best practice across TV and social media and the emerging world of social TV. Join us for a spot of lunch and discussion with our expert panel. RSVP now!

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Date: 8 February 2011
Location: Design Council, UK

Apps Go Social sponsored by Nokia & GlobalWebIndex

The apps market is going from strength to strength, with brands dominating the space, the next generation of apps are increasingly becoming more social integrating; checkin's, likes and recommendation engines to add extra value to the user, any time any where. Includes a light lunch. RSVP!

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Date: 7 February 2011
Location: Scott Room, Guardian News & Media, UK

Social Media Showcase: The Future of Social Search hosted by I Spy

The future of Social Search will be investigating how Search and Social Media fit together, influence one another and how Facebook Advertising will be the next big thing. Speakers will include I Spy’s CEO, Jim Brigden, Facebook and Microsoft.

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Date: 10 February 2011
Location: Microsoft Auditorium, UK

HTML 5 - The Definitive Course 2nd & 3rd March 2011

HTML 5 - The Definitive Course 2nd & 3rd March 2011 Book now on : [email protected] or http://html5-march.eventbrite.com/ Price: £399 (student price £198) Location: London/Shoreditch Who is the course for? http://dndigital.net/training/html5/ What can you expect? http://dndigital.net/training/html5/

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Date: 2 March 2011
Location: London/Shoreditch, UK

Mixing Digital With Dinner: Digital Advertising 2010 - A New Decade

Mixing Digital With Dinner: Digital Advertising 2010 - A New Decade. Michael will take you through the key trends affecting digital advertising today and in the coming decade.

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Date: 16 February 2011
Location: Chez Victor, UK

HTML 5 - The Definitive Course 2nd & 3rd March 2011

HTML 5 - The Definitive Course 2nd & 3rd March 2011 Book now on : [email protected] or http://html5-march.eventbrite.com/ Price: £399 (student price £198) Location: London/Shoreditch Who is the course for? http://dndigital.net/training/html5/ What can you expect? http://dndigital.net/training/html5/

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Date: 2 March 2011
Location: London/Shoreditch, UK

Marketing Innovation Expo (Mi Expo)

MI EXPO is a new platform showcasing and exploring innovation within the marketing sector. This one day event aims to bring together the companies and individuals driving the industry forward for an educational and inspiring experience through an action packed conference and expo.

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Date: 7 February 2011
Location: Delfina, UK

Ultimate Twitter

An inspiring full-day event of expert talks, workshops, tips & tools for maximising business opportunities and networking potential via Twitter.

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Date: 26 January 2011
Location: The Lincoln Hotel, UK

Ovi Could Provide Gateway to China for Mobile App Developers

untitled by Jaye Z

In the US and Europe, iPhone and Android handsets might be grabbing all the headlines, but in the notoriously tricky Chinese market, Nokia is king of the app stores.

In a recent post on Mobile Entertainment blog, they reported:

Local study gives Nokia a 65.2 per cent share. According to the IResearch, Ovi is trouncing the competition, and leading the mighty China Mobile app store, which is currently accessed by 57.7 per cent of China's mobile subscribers.

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£500 Grants for London's Digital Firms On UKTI SXSW Mission

sxsw logo by Colin Mutchler

Following the recent announcement of the UKTI Trade Mission to South by South West (SXSW) Interactive 2011 (10th-15th March), there's some rather good news for digital firms based in London who need a helping-hand to take part in the mission.

The marvellous people at UK Trade & Investment London have announced that they have secured 10 grants of up to £500 (tbc)  available for digital companies based inside the M25. This contribution towards the costs of going can be used towards travel and accommodation expenses of taking part in the UKTI SXSW mission.

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Parmuto Networking Event

Parmuto Parties ....... Offer a great opportunity to increase your exposure, meet new like-minded contacts and friends, promote your business, bounce ideas around in a creative environment, potentially source new employees or indeed employers, plus increase your chance of discovering exciting positions in whatever area you are an expert.

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Date: 2 February 2011
Location: Blue Posts Pub, UK

Marketing Week Live

Marketing Week Live is a palpable, energetic and inspirational destination that provides suppliers with an unrivalled route to market.

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Date: 29 June 2011
Location: The Grand Hall, Olympia, UK

UKTI Announces Trade Mission to South by South West (SXSW) Interactive 2011

SXSW 2011 Flyer by Sam Michel

It's January, the days are short. The rain is lashing down. Yes, it's that time of year when digital folks minds drift towards Austin, Texas and the massive annual gathering that is South by South West Interactive.

Last year over saw over 14,000+ delegates from 54 countries attend 450 conference sessions and this year promises to be bigger than ever. Alongside the interactive conference, there's also SXSW Film and the legendary SXSW Music festival.

SXSW (or South-by to those in the know) has some form as a trend-setter, it's credited with helping Twitter really take-off. Ditto with FourSquare. What'll it be this year?

It's a unique experience, an a great opportunity for UK digital firms to meet the broadest possible audience from the US digital industry, and from across the globe. 300 Brits made the trip last year and there'll certainly be a large number heading West this time around.

Supporting these UK digital firms, UK Trade & Investment are organising a trade mission to SXSW, including:

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