A Seattle based social media campaign is gaining steam to try and find a Canadian man whose car was vandalized during mayday protests this week. The Twitter hashtag #findsam has been created and is being re-tweeted through Vancouver and Seattle to find the Canadian who only gave his first name. Sam was interviewed by Seattle media … [Read more...]
A social media campaign wants to #FindSam after his car was vandalized in Seattle
May 2, 2012 by The Reporter
How to Use Social Media to Get Better Service On the Road
April 23, 2012 by The Traveler
Now that most major airlines, hotels, credit cards, and loyalty programs are on Twitter and Facebook, it can be easier (and quicker) to get problems solved by using social media than by calling a customer service center. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
04/18/2012 – Workshop: Crowdfunding, Social Media and Microvolunteering for Charities
April 18, 2012 by The Socializer
FundchangeTM, Koodonation and TELUS invite you to an interactive workshop on social media, crowdfunding and microvolunteering for charities and non-profits. The format will be a combination of seminar and discussion suitable for both beginners and seasoned experts in order for you all to learn from our experiences, and the success of your … [Read more...]
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04/15/2012 – Social Golf Tournament – Par 2 Birdie Mixed Golf League
April 15, 2012 by The Socializer
Come join Par 2 Birdie Mixed Golf league in our 5th season of social golf tournaments.We golf around the Lower Mainland playing executive and full size golf courses.Opening day is April 15/12 at Poppy Estate Golf Course. Buffet breakfast being served. Breakfast is free for registered members.Whether you are retired, young (19 and over), single or … [Read more...]
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Workshop: Making Crowdfunding, Microvolunteering & Social Media Work for you
April 6, 2012 by The Techie
FundchangeTM, KoodonationTM and TELUS invite you to an interactive workshop on social media, crowdfunding and microvolunteering for charities and non-profits. The format will be a combination of seminar and discussion and give you concrete tools for helping your organizations. Topics to be covered: • Social media and its impact on fundraising and … [Read more...]
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03/08/2012 – Social Enterprise Day of Learning
March 8, 2012 by The Socializer
Social Enterprise MeetUp & Social Enterprise Dragons 2012 will combine for a Day of Learning, during which Enterprising Non-Profits and a group of valued social enterprise advisors will share ideas and lessons to increase social entrepreneurs impact in their communities. Blending social values and core business takes a special set of skills … [Read more...]
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Social TV Vancouver Meet and Great
February 28, 2012 by The Techie
First meetup to discuss the latest and greatest from google tv, apple tv, samsung, panasonic, etc.. The first meetup will be a casual gathering for people to connect and discuss social tv over appies and beer. Following meetings will have more structure including product demos and special guest speakers. Start: Wed, February 29, 2012 6:00 … [Read more...]
UBC Award of Achievement in Social Media – NEW 100% Online option
February 25, 2012 by The Techie
UBC Award of Achievement in Social Media – 100% Online Improve your knowledge of social media and its impact on online communities with this part-time program. The program consists of six courses that prepare you to lead in planning and implementing social media strategies in your organization. All courses offered face to face at UBC Robson Square, … [Read more...]
Social Flow Workshop: How to Win with Social Media Without Losing Productivity
February 3, 2012 by The Techie
Who: Noted social media trainer Lorraine Murphy and “productivityist” Mike Vardy (editor Lifehack.org) What: Social Flow: How to Win with Social Media without Losing Productivity When: 10-4, February 04/2012 Where: ING Web Cafe, 466 Howe Street, Vancouver BC How: Register here http://www.store.mikevardy.com/products/social-flow It’s a social media … [Read more...]
UBC Continuing Studies Social Media courses
January 14, 2012 by The Techie
Develop your social media strategies and skills with our new UBC Award of Achievement in Social Media program. Learn from our industry instructors and network with colleagues engaged in social media. The following courses take place evenings in downtown Vancouver at UBC Robson Square, and may be taken individually or applied toward the … [Read more...]
