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Connector Social Media Workshop @ PhotoIreland Festival
by Connector on July 15th, 2010
I was delighted to host as social media workshop and equally pleased with the positive feedback. Some of the slides are below if you want to check them out and contact me if you would like to invite Connector to talk to your business or organisation.
Review of iia Audio Video Culture Event
by Nicola OReilly on April 27th, 2010
On the 22nd April 2010 the IIAs Social Media Working Group held an event entitled Audio Video Culture: Behind the scenes of audio & video content online. Conor the current Chair of Social Media Working Group at the IIA was the chariman for this event.
Speakers from RTE, RaboDirect, Channelship, Mason Hayes and Curran, CEUD NDA, Google Ireland and YouTube all spoke at the event and helped to make it a great success. Pictured is Sebastian Missoffe from YouTube in action from Conor at the top table!
There was very positive feedback with most feeling they learned a great deal about audio and video content online.
Connecting with Des Bishop
by Sarai Fernandez on February 4th, 2010
Yesterday our 10 contest winners, Conor and I went to see Des Bishop at The Button Factory, sponsored by ESB Customer Supply. The gig was excellent, where Des Bishop talked about many things, among others his father’s illness, with his unique style making hilarious things that other people could find uncomfortable to talk about.
After the gig we have the opportunity to do a short interview to Des, who told us some tips for young comedians on why they should engage in social media. The video of the interview is coming soon, but for the moment here are the photographs we took with him.
This event was the final point in the campaign Des Bishop and Jim have run to encourage people to save energy during the last 6 months. We want to thank Des for his time which we enjoyed, to ESB Customer Supply and McConnells for the tickets and Eleanor for a wonderful warm-up at the event.
Connector Weekly – 1st Feb 2010
by Sarai Fernandez on February 1st, 2010
This week at Connector … We are about to launch Connector Training Courses, to get more info click here.
Connector @ Events
Last week was great for Connector too! We had the Speed Connector, and we fundraised to support our pal Adrian Garry’s volunteering trip to Haiti. And now we’re looking for Tribes to parcitipate in our next event “Connector Tribal Love” on the 25th Feb at the Science Gallery
Conor was a guest for the Bootcamp at Stillorgan, the show run by the SFA which helps business to become more professional, more productive and more profitable, check their next venues on the website.We are going to the
ESB Des Bishop’s Gig at the Button Factory this Wednesday with 10 winners from Connector.
The second edition of the Dublín Web Summit will be on thursday, and besides high profile speakers, Connector will organise the networking party after the workshops.
Cool things are happening in Dublin the next days: The Irish Film Institute is having a free movies day on January 8th, the Postgrad Fair on the 16th and the Dublin Central Library will host a free workshop for jobseekers on the 25th.
Connector Links
Some links we like on the Internet… : Business Chamber, a free tool for local networking; Sagespark, a platform with lots of tools and services for small business; Bump Technologies an application for your mobile to share contact details, and 2night a website and a magazine to help you decide where the fun is going to start.
Social Media
And some news about the Social Media: A special report on Social Networking by The Economist, new data about time spent in social networking sites and a webinar run by the Irish Internet Association.
Have a look at the latest appearances on the media: On Thursday, The Irish Independent published an interview with Conor and The Sunday Times tackled Social Networking with the Conor highlighting the issue. Besides that , Conor wrote his regular column in The Digital Times and we have sent out the January eNews.
Tradfest connects you with Irish culture
by Sarai Fernandez on January 25th, 2010
One year more Tradfest is taking over the Temple Bar streets’ to bring the best of Irish tradition to the city centre. The fifth edition of this festival, organised by TASCQ (Traders in the Area Supporting the Cultural Quarter Limited), will run from 27th to 31st of January.
During 5 days Temple Bar will be full of activities suitable for all publics and some of them will be free! Tere will be workshops, concerts, film screenings, a photo exhibition and even a market. But the most of the activities will be concerts, as this is originally a music festival, where the irish traditional music is the star.
Here it is a little advance… The Kilfenora Céilí Band, who performed at the launch of the Tradfest days ago at The Clarence Hotel.
Connector ‘Tribal Love’
by Diarmuid ORiordan on January 24th, 2010
Connector ‘Tribal Love’ – Thurs Feb 25 @ The Science Gallery, Trinity College
Connector and The Science Gallery are connecting to bring you ‘Tribal Love’. It will be an event themed around Tribal attraction in the digital age. As well as some prominent guest speakers, we will showcase some of the top Tribes from Dublin.
It’s really exciting to be connecting at this great venue. The Science Gallery ‘Love Labs: Science of Desire’ exhibition, runs from the 11th of Feb to the 12th of March 2010, and as part of this Connector ‘Tribal Love’ will look at the science of ‘group chemistry’.
Tribes are communities of connected people with shared interests & ideas. Whether its 5,000 Shamrock Rovers fans turning out to a windswept Tallaght Stadium for an Eircom League game, or 44,000 people joining a facebook group called ‘I want John Joe from the Late Late Toy Show to fix my clock’: its a human condition; to be connected to an idea; to a movement.
It promises to be one of our best events with a great mix of Tribes from the online and offline worlds featuring. Some of our old friends will be back, along with new tribes with passions for the likes of music, film, fashion and sports.
Please Click through to view our presentation and check back for more details before the event…
Connect with Tribal Belly Dancing …
by Conor on December 10th, 2009
Coming to the Christmas Connector this evening … is the uber exotic Roisin from Appolinia Tribal Belly Dance !
Taste of Darkness in Frankfurt
by Izabela Zelazna on November 26th, 2009
‘Taste of Darkness’ exhibition in Frankfurt’s Dialog Museum was an unique experience. By introducing me to the world of blindness, it opened my mind to other sensations.
Stepping into the darkness was intimidating, overwhelming and dangerous experience. My brain switched to alert mode, sharpening other senses to the limit. Out of my comfort zone of the world I know, I found myself feeling panicky and anxious. However, I had the other senses to guide me: hearing, taste, smell & touch. It made me realize that the more grown up I become, the more I explore the world with my eyes only. Unlike a little child, who wants to touch and sample everything within reach.
The exhibition was exciting and fascinating. My favourite part was when we were asked to lay down on the floor and enjoy the music. It was amazing how I could feel the bits tickling my feet, experiencing the music as a sort of a sensation going through the body, awakening the muscles and nerves.
In another ‘room’, I could even touch emotions, like friendship, anxiety and loneliness; curved in wooden blocks. Even Pepsi tasted sophisticated, pleasing the taste buds on my tongue…
I think that the communication between people should be inspired by the ‘Taste of Darkness’ experience as it shows that engaging messages which stimulate all the senses, will be exciting and memorable. That creating playful and interactive content will bring a positive outcome, be the opportunity to learn and understand.
This 1,5h journey, however, left me wondering how the online world deprives people from other senses. How poor is the virtual reality as it merely depends on what we can see&watch.
In Connector we are bringing the online into offline as we believe that they are complimentary to each other. Join our upcoming event and find out yourself.
Connect with Peter Pans @ D-Light Studios
by Conor on November 10th, 2009
My mate Gingerski has invited me to come and check Peter Pans out and I hope to see you there too – should be interesting as always from d-light studios. Congrats to Agata for a great write up about her in the Irish Times on the weekend.
Choreographed by Anna Gáciarz, Peter Pans explores the syndrome of the same name, a generation of people who don’t want to grow up, who find it difficult to express love. Peter Pans – people with the body of an adult but the mind of a child…
Peter Pans is the debut performance of 50% Male Experimental Theatre. A combination of physical theatre and contemporary dance theatre, the company comprises of 3 female and 3 male performers.
Cast: Monika Bieniek, Niamh Creely, Anna Gáciarz, Barnaba Dorda, Krzysztof Kminikowski, Tomasz Laskowski
Directed by: Anna Gáciarz
Music: Asian Dub Foundation / Yann Tiersen / Novika (remix) by Marcin Macuk
Connector Event Calendar – October 2009
by Conor on October 8th, 2009
As you may know, for over a year now Connector has been organising meetups in the real world for people interested in new personal & professional connections. Other groups do organise events & festivals in Dublin which we try and get down to and so we are pleased to publish pur first Connector Event Calendar for October 2009.
If you have networking eventsor festivals, please let us know and we look forward to your feedback, especially if it is positive 
Thanks to Mallory McSweeney for her great work in compiling this calendar and Gita Malinovskis too !
24/09 – 11/10 – Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival / Various Venues in Dublin / A collection of the best of Irish and international theatre, showcased in Dublin’s theatres. Connect >>
O7/10 – Bewley’s Debates / Bewley’s Café Theatre, Grafton Street / 6:15 pm / €5 / Octobers’ discussion will feature Hans Zomer, Director of Dóchas, and Alan McQuaid, Chief Economist with Bloxham Stockbrokers, debating whether or not Ireland can still afford overseas aid. Connect >>
O7/10 – Spanish Short Film Festival / Spanish Cultural Institute, Dublin 2 / 6:30pm / Free / Six short films will be screened, with English subtitles, at the third installation of Institito Cervantes’ Short Film Festival. Connect >>
O7/10 – The Loft Market Fashion Show / Top Floor, Powerscourt Townhouse Centre / Drinks reception at 7:00, Fashion Show at 8:00 / Free / Join The Loft Market as they celebrate their 3rd birthday with a fashion show featuring their top twenty designers. Connect >>
08/10 – 11/10 – Darklight X: New World Order – Festival / Various Venues, mainly in Smithfield, Dublin 7 / Mostly Free or around €10 / “Darklight is Ireland’s premier festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology,” Dublin’s 10th annual Darklight festival returns with three days of performances, screenings, workshops, seminars, symposiums, visual art happenings, etc. Connect >>
9/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents. Connect >>
09/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer. For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124. Connect >>
10/10 – Irish Web Awards / Radisson Blu (SAS) Royal Hotel / €35 / Great place to learn best web practices and projects and have lots of fun! Connect >>
13/10 – BIG IDEAS Showcase 2009 / Croke Park, Dublin / 10am – 5pm / Free / The event is being organised by Enterprise Ireland’s Research & Innovation Business Unit. Connect >>
13/10 – Girl Geek Dinner / Ciao Bella Roma, Parliament Street, Temple Bar / 7:30 / €15-20 / Girl Geek Dinners are a chance for ladies in technology to get together, enjoy some nice food and drinks, and have fun meeting other women in their field. Connect >>
13/10 – 16/10 – Old City, New Dreams 2009 / Dublin City Centre bars / The Dubliner presents a series of candid and relevant discussions focusing on various facets of Dublin culture is back with a series of eight events, each lasting about an hour. Connect >>
14/10 – 20/10 – Innovation Dublin / This week long festival highlights and promotes innovation in the city, giving Dubliners the opportunity to promote new ideas and initiatives. Connect >>
15/10 – EYP Beer Tasting / Top floor of Porterhouse, 16-18 Parliament Street, Temple Bar / 7:30 pm / €6 / Members of the Dublin chapter of European Young Professionals are welcome to a beer tasting right in the heart of Ireland’s Oktoberfest celebrations! Connect >>
15/10 – McDonnell Connor Launch Party / Krystle Nightclub / 8:00 pm / Free / Join accomplished Dublin photographers Michelle Connor and Tim McDonnell as they launch their new joint venture, McDonnell Connor Photography. Connect >>
16/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents. Connect >>
16/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer. For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124. Connect >>
16/10 – 18/10 – Hard Working Class Heroes / Various Venues, Dublin / 7:30 pm – Late / €21 Day Pass, €43.50 Weekend Pass / Hard Working Class Heroes is an independent showcase festival for Irish bands and musicians and features 100 bands over three days. HWCH is a First Music Contact project. Connect >>
23/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents. Connect >>
23/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is social networking for new personal & professional connections over lunch with some great lunch deals on offer. For details, phone Conor on 087 1 22 1124. Connect >>
28/10 – Measurement Camp / Odeon, 57 Harcourt St. / 10am / Free / Measurement Camp Dublin is an un-conference event, where we openly discuss the issues around measuring social media. The event is suitable for anyone who works in PR, marketing, online PR and social media. Connect >>
29/10 – Connector BTW Halloween Party / Purty Kitchen Bar, 34/35 East Essex Street, Temple Bar / 7:00 – Late / Free / Connector’s monthly networking event gets into the spirit of Halloween with a fancy dress and mad hatter theme, dress in your best or don an unusual hat and win prizes. Joining with BTW group for this event. Connect >>
30/10 – The Dublin Job Club / Digital Exchange Building, Crane Street, Dublin 8 / 10am – 12.30pm/ Free / Worksearch and Networking for “unpaid” executives, managers, professionals and free agents. Connect >>
30/10 – Connector Lunches / Dublin City Centre / 1:00 pm / Free / Hosted by Connector, this is real world Social Networking over lunch. For details, phone Conor at 087 1 22 1124. Connect >>
If you would like to see your event added to Connector’s Event Calendar, please e-mail details to events[@]connector.ie