Presentation at UCDA mélange conference in Montreal, 13-16 October in Montreal, Quebec. Conferences & Events Content Production Social Media communications social media marketing UCDASocial Media + Content Production: What You Need to Know to Implement an Effective Program at Your Institution. Implementing a social media program at your college or university is a big and sometimes overwhelming commitment. This session will cover some of the key areas to focus on when starting to think about and develop a social media program. MORE >>

Creating effective PowerPoint presentations is a skill that is rarely ever taught, but somehow we’re all expected to create dazzling presentations. I’m kind of a presentation geek and I’ve found that there are far more effective ways to utilize PowerPoint as a visual backdrop to your story. Tools like Prezi have re-imagined what a presentation should look like, and online software like Sliderocket and Slideshare have allowed us to collaborate and share presentations virtually. So what’s a novice presentation designer to do? MORE >>

Who will present at White Paper Success Summit 2010? Tags: Conferences White paper marketing works! based on recent study by Eccolo Media ). White papers yield powerful influence: 84% of businesses find white papers either moderately or extremely influential in their purchasing decisions. White papers are the most viral form of marketing collateral: White papers are the most commonly shared form of marketing collateral, with 89% of readers passing them along to others. How do you leverage the power of white papers in your marketing? What is White Paper Success Summit 2010? MORE >>

There are 10 presenters, with background and experience in everything from multimedia journalism and multiplatform storytelling, to cloud computing and content marketing. Each presentation will be short, dynamic and to the point. Presentations will be 5 minutes long, with a maximum of 20 slides as visual support. There will be two moderated panel discussions – one midway through the presentations, one at the end. After the presentations, there will be a post-event social and business networking party featuring local foods and wines. Russell Sparkman. MORE >>

Presentations are a great way to consume information and learn about new topics. Unfortunately, we all don't have the time and money to spend traveling to conferences to see them in-person. Fortunately, the web has helped solve this problem by making it easier to share and watch presentations. Today, we selected some of the best social media marketing presentations that are worth watching and could inspire slides for your own presentations. Social Media Marketing Presentations 1.The 25 Basic Styles of Blogging. The 25 Basic Styles of Blogging. MORE >>