Blab! Media Hosts Windsor-Essex Social Media Week

Windsor-Essex Social Media Week 2011September 19th to 23rd is national social media week and this year there will be plenty to do in Windsor-Essex for businesses and social media addicts alike. At Blab! Media we really wanted to get the community involved and provide a variety of fun events. We’ll be hosting a social media themed networking event, educational workshops, and a casual community discussion to help spread the word in Windsor-Essex that social media is here to stay! For us, this week is about creating awareness and bringing the community together so clear your schedule and get ready to embrace social media! All events are free to attend and anyone is welcome. Come out and celebrate, meet new people, share your passion, learn something new and just have fun!






WED SEPTEMBER 21ST
Every month WEtech Alliance hosts a special networking event called Startup Drinks Windsor. The event brings out a mix of local entrepreneurs, business professionals and students who are all looking to meet new people. For social media week we’ll be co-hosting the event and injecting some serious social fun! Come out to Mick’s Irish Pub from 6pm-8pm to play games, eat food, network, and enter for your chance to win some awesome prizes! Bring your smartphone for your chance to win a free social media makeover (up to an $800 value)! Space is limited so click here to register.



THURS SEPTEMBER 22ND & FRI SEPTEMBER 23RD
We really wanted to focus on educating the community so we’re offering free, hands-on workshops for Twitter and Linkedin. The workshops will be taking place on Thursday September 22nd and Friday September 23rd. Reserve your seat to get a better idea of how these platforms work and how to use them to your benefit. To register, please e-mail us at hello@getyourblabon.com. Participants must have basic computer skills and have a Twitter and/or Linkedin account created in advance.



FRI SEPTEMBER 23RD
To end the perfect week, join Blab! Media at Snooty Rooster downtown to participate in a social media community discussion. Bring your smartphone and your appetite as delicious food, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. What do you want to see Windsor-Essex businesses getting more involved in? What do you think would make Windsor more social? We want to hear from you! To register click here.



Windsor-Essex, what else do you want to see take place for social media week?



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Katie

3 Comments

  • Katie: glad to see that you doing well.

    What time is the social media event on thursday and friday – i would love to come and learn more to bring more knowledge into the classroom.

    I am hoping its in the evening – if not i would love to talk more and get up to speed.

    Thanks
    Casey

  • Hey Kate,
    It’s great you guys are setting up events like these, unfortunately I found too late about this one but I would be interested in future events or even maybe next year, keep up the good work.
    Thanks.

    • Hi Branko,

      Thanks for the support! Social media week in Windsor-Essex went really well! We met a ton of new people and had a lot of fun. The workshops and events were a success and we’re hoping to hold more workshops in the future that cover a more broad array of topics so be sure to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook for updates!

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