Social media is an invaluable tool for freelancers, but how do make the most of your feed? This upbeat masterclass with comedian and social media guru Samantha Baines offers expert advice on how to create a personal brand, build a strong following and have fun while doing it.
This one-hour class is run in partnership with BVE, the UK’s largest broadcast and production technology event for creative professionals. During the class, you’ll receive tips on everything from using social media to find freelance work, to how to maximise the impact of your feed across the major social platforms – from Twitter and Facebook, to YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram. Whether you’re a freelancer in the creative industries, or run your own creative business, come along and find out how to make social media work for you.
This class takes place at BVE, the UK’s largest broadcast and production technology event for creative professionals. Find out more and register at http://www.bvexpo.com/
What to bring
- You’re encouraged to bring along a fully-charged smart device, already logged in to your social media profiles, as well as a sense of humour and Twitter-ready thumbs
- You’re advised to arrive with a basic knowledge of one or more of the following social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
Speaker profile
Samantha Baines is an arts marketing and social media guru. An award-winning actress and comedian, she knows exactly how it feels to be a freelancer in the arts and how important it is to market yourself effectively. Samantha has led marketing and social workshops for clients including BECTU and The Actors Guild, among others, and has managed campaigns for Samsung and KPMG. You might recognise her as Steph from the popular BBC TV series Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People, or from character roles in Doctors and Call the Midwife. She tweets @samanthabaines.
About BVE
This masterclass is run in partnership with BVE, the UK’s largest broadcast and production technology event for professionals involved in taking content from creation to consumption. BVE is part of award-winning events and trade exhibitions company i2i Events Group, which runs London Entertainment Week – a week-long series of events, awards ceremonies and fringe activities, structured around BVE.
BVE runs from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 February 2016 at Excel London. Find out more and register at http://www.bvexpo.com/
Details
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2016
Times: Session 1, 11am-12pm / Session 2, 1-2pm
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL
Price: £25 (includes VAT, and booking fee)
Please note: this fee will increase to £30 on 15 February 2016
Event capacity: 150
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