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Learning by Playing

What could be better than enjoying a learning experience? Games makers are moving to the forefront of learning, and immersive games are increasingly popular. Hear from Poptropica, MangaHigh and others and see the sites that have pushed them to the top in this space. Meet and mingle with others interested in games over a drink.

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Date: 11 November 2010
Location: TechHub, UK

Social Media Week London Scores Stellar Advisory Board

Jumbo Fridge Magnets by Sam Michel

Today, we put out a press release announcing a fantastic line-up of advisors to work with us on the upcoming Social Media Week London. There's lots of opportunity to get involved, so please get in touch if you'd like to find out more.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

London, Friday 5th November 2010 - Building on the success of last year’s event, the organizers of Social Media Week London have kicked off the planning process for 2011 with the announcement of a formidable advisory board that brings together a wealth of talent and experience from across the industry.

The Social Media Week London advisory board includes:

Social Media Week LondonSocial Media Week takes place from 7th-11th February 2011 simultaneously in ten cities around the world: New York, London, San Francisco, Berlin, Toronto, São Paulo, Paris, and Rome. In 2010 event 450 events took place in 11 cities with over 18,000 attendees and 200,000 users online. The London event included 35 events taking place across the city with over 3,000 attendees.

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Digital Surrey: Identifying influencers as part of your social media strategy

Charlie Osmond, Director at FreshNetworks and CEO of FreshMinds will be joining us at November's Digital Surrey at the UCA in Farnham to talk about identifying influencers as part of your social media strategy.

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Date: 25 November 2010
Location: UCA, UK

How to be Social

After a fantastic debut last year we had over 120 brands who attended to listen to 5 professional speakers on digital and social media. Why? Because our speakers have been selected from the Recommended Agency Register which means they already come highly recommended for digital services by their existing clients.

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Date: 3 February 2011
Location: The Barbican, UK

Go Social Bootcamp

Learn the ins and outs in one day, implement these ideas and then come to discover what worked, what didn't and where to go next. ‘Go-Social Bootcamp is a good idea and I have a new-found appreciation for the concept of an online community’ MD, Break State Solutions

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Date: 25 November 2010
Location: The Studio in The Hive, UK

Production Management for AP's and Researchers

This courses aim is to offer a non-technical but comprehensive introduction to the inter-related world of TV production- teaching all you need to know to manage a successful production.

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Date: 29 November 2010
Location: Ravensbourne, UK

Introduction to Cross Media Content

This course is for media professionals who feel that they really must learn about cross media/platform but simply haven't had the time and now need a fast catch up course to ensure that they keep pace with a fast moving industry. It will help participants to understand the convergence of different media formats and platforms.

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Date: 22 November 2010
Location: Ravensbourne, UK

Minibar IC tomorrow app building contest - Briefing event

App building contest for the TSB's newly launched IC tomorrow testbed web platform. Developers can win up to £5,000 and get the chance to connect with major content providers like Sony Music and Universal.

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Date: 4 November 2010
Location: Skills Matter, UK

UKUPA Event - World Usability Day

To celebrate World Usability Day this year, the UKUPA along with major sponsor UX London, are proud to present an evening to stimulate discussions on designs, products and services that improve and facilitate communication around the world.

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Date: 11 November 2010
Location: The Cumberland Hotel, UK

In New York Next Week? Meet the Digital Mission NYC

Digital Mission to NYC 2010 Badges

It's almost time. Business cards are being discovered at the back of stationery cupboards, bags are being packed, presentations are being honed, dry-cleaning is being collected (actually, that reminds me...)

This weekend representatives of the 19 companies selected for this year's Digital Mission to New York will be heading across the pond for a packed week taking understand the US market, networking, briefings, meetings and more.

If you find yourself in New York next week - OK, so it's not likely you've dozed off on another flight and ended up there, you probably know already - the Digital Mission group will be out and about at various events. Why not swing by and say hello:

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IAB Engage 2010

Once again, we’ve lined up the biggest names in the business to inspire and entertain you, whilst sharing those trade secrets that only the industry’s definitive annual event can boast. Speakers include Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz, Spotify's Daniel Ek, YouTube's Bruce Daisley, researcher and broadcaster Dr Aleks Krotoski and comedian Jimmy Carr.

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Date: 4 November 2010
Location: Mermaid Conference & Events Centre, UK

Ticket Competition: IAB Engage 2010, Supercharge Your Brand

IAB Engage Speakers

Win a much sought-after ticket to this year's IAB Engage conference. The theme of Engage 2010 is Supercharge Your Brand.

IABJoin an audience of 600 smart-talking, quick-thinking marketers to watch presentations from industry leaders including Yahoo!'s Carol Bartz, Spotify's Daniel Ek, YouTube's Bruce Daisley, researcher and broadcaster Dr Aleks Krotoski and comedian Jimmy Carr amongst a glittering array of speakers.

To win a ticket, just send fill out the form below and you could be the lucky recipient of a ticket to IAB Engage 2010. Or if you can't wait (and tickets are almost out), why not book now?

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Digital Mission to New York 2010: Announcing The Companies

Digital Mission to New York 2010

19 of the UK’s top digital companies have been selected in a fiercely competitive process to join the third Digital Mission to New York from 1st-5th November 2010, forging new business and showcasing British digital talent.

UK Trade & InvestmentOrganised by Chinwag and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the Digital Mission to New York provides the ideal platform for the companies attending to make business connections, build international profile, understand the US market and discover the practicalities of setting up shop in the US.

The Digital Mission companies are:

A full list of companies with descriptions and contact details is available on the Digital Mission website: http://digital-mission.org/nyc10-companies

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Intro to Factual Production Management

A one-day workshop for covering the basic elements of production management including managing a team, scheduling, budgets and paperwork. Open to freelancers who have broadcast credits or two years’ professional experience working in TV and Digital Media production.

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Date: 15 May 2012
Location: Indie Training Fund at Lux, UK

BIMA Awards 2010

BIMA Awards 2010 Our largest awards party ever, we're expecting 1000 people at Heaven Nightclub. Tickets from £45 at www.bimaawards.com

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Date: 25 November 2010
Location: Heaven Nightclub, UK