Digital and Social Media Workshop- 8th april

by Sarai Fernandez on April 8th, 2010

Connectors’ first Digital and Social Media Workshop is taking place today at Cassidy’s Hotel. We are going to be learning how to develop a digital marketing strategy following 10 simple steps: Connector’s 10 C’s.

In the afternoon session we are looking at the differences between a Facebook Group and a Facebook Fan Page; the LinkedIn groups and Twitter to see how social media tools are very useful for marketing strategies if they’re used thoughtfully.

Guest speakers include Aaron Downes, Thomas O’Duffy and Greg Fry. Aaron will discuss creative development in social media, Thomas will be talking about the importance of peer inlfuence and Greg will be telling us about his top ten online tools for businesses.

Connector Training – Course No.1!!

by Sarai Fernandez on April 1st, 2010

Connector has gathered together a diverse group of people keen to learn the basics of social media marketing and how to get the most of it.  Today Connector is running its first training course, called “Introduction to Social Media Marketing” at Cassidy’s Hotel in Dublin 1.

We are looking at the Connector blog,  Conor’s Facebook profile, the Connector Facebook Fan Page, and friends of the Facebook Group; Conor’s LinkedIn profile, where we joined the Connector LinkedIn Group, Connector Twitter and WordPress.

Two of the attendees, Nessa O’Hara and David Curry, were the lucky winners of 2 free seats. Connector is still giving your the opportunity to win 2 free seats in the next 3 courses which are being held in April. To find out more about the contest, click here.

Connector on Social Media in the Irish Independent

by Conor on January 28th, 2010

Connector made it into the Irish Independent today & thanks to John Kennedy for the opportunity.  Read online version here >>

Social networking for business

by Izabela Zelazna on December 15th, 2009

Once you think you know all about the social networking sites, sure enough, there will be somebody to prove you wrong.

Not that I would ever make such a bold statement, however I thought that I am quite well informed due to my vivid interest in social networking & media and efforts to continuously learn more and keep finger on the pulse.  Thus, I joined numerous groups on LinkedIn and every few days I receive an e-zine with the overview of the discussions and activities within each group.

This week, I came across very interesting post by Praveen Singh, who gave heads up on the new sites to grow social network. He listed top eight sites, which in his opinion are the best for more specific purposes or narrower audiences. As I have never heard about them before, I decided to share and RT @ … or shall I say “RePost” it for educational purposes of the readers.

APSense is a business social network where people get paid to come together to share their business.

USP: potential revenue stream

Biznik is a community of entrepreneurs and small businesses dedicated to helping each other succeed.

USP: local angle

Entrepreneur Connect is the social network where small-business owners can create a profile, explore the community, share ideas and make connections.

USP: exchange of real advice

FastPitchNetworking is a one-stop shop for a business professional to network and market their business.

USP: e-mail marketing & virtual trade shows

GoBigNetwork is for start up investors.

USP: fund finding

Konnects is the only social media platform designed for local newspapers.

USP: local media support

Marzar helps to connect with business owners and showcase products and services.

USP: marketplace application

Xing, is yet another social platform for enabling a small world network for professionals.

USP: useful especially on German&Spanish markets

Are there any more interesting and worthwhile platforms for professionals looking for networking and business opportunities?

Connecting Brings Added Value

by Mallory McSweeney on November 27th, 2009

As I was flipping through The Sunday Post yesterday an article titled, “Networking can bring added value”, caught my eye as I immediately thought of Connector.  The article points out that while tough economic times influence companies to pull back on spending, networking actually provides opportunities to save.  Helen O’Brien, managing director of HOB Management, points out that it is important for businesses to keep investing in and attending events in the current economy as businesses need to be out there more than ever and people are helping each other out more than ever before.  Networking events provide opportunities to garner new contacts and reconnect with old ones.  You may be able to drum up new business for your company, or connect with another company and strike up a business relationship that can provide for both parties.

The value of online social networking can not go unmentioned as people are taking advantage of newer technologies to promote their businesses and get noticed.  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, and interactive websites are all valuable marketing tools that can reach hundreds or thousands of people in seconds.  Each digital forum allows for consumers and businesses to interact which brings an added value to the information being provided.  Additionally, many of these online tools can be accessed for free, allowing for new and improved marketing initiatives or promotion in any economic climate.

Connector has two major networking events in the next few weeks, Connector Launches was yesterday and we hope you made loads of connections! Christmas Connector is on 10/12.  Join us and take advantage of the melting pot of social and business connections available at each event!

Connect with me … !!

by connector on January 4th, 2009

Sometimes I find it hard to describe what it is that I do … sometimes my friends are soooo much better at describing it for me !  I love it when they do & thanks to Eoin Clarke from Tradedoubler & Niall from iFoods.tv for these great recommendations !

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LinkedIn Recommendations

Eoin Clarke has endorsed your work.

Dear Conor,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: “I first met Conor back in June 2005 when he part of the successful Rabobank Marketing Team. Conor is a consumate professional specialising in Social Media, he has a inventive flair that drives results. His recent Connector.ie venture is proof of how he turned an idea into a quality networking platform.”

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I know I promised to stop writing about Niall ‘Great Guy’ Harbison from the foodtastic iFoods.tv but he goes and writes this about me so I have to gloat a bit and sound my trumpet … hehe !

Thanks Niall and I’m going to have to quickly make some brand new connections to write about !

LinkedIn Recommendations

Niall. Harbison has endorsed your work.

Dear Conor,
I’ve written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: “Conor is a great guy for connecting people and will take his business far. If you need to make a connection in Ireland then the first place I would start would be with Conor.”

Business Connections

by connector on June 3rd, 2008

I finally got a proper LinkedIn profile set up and you can check it out here and of course, I’d love some connections !  Although I am more than happy wiht 41 connections off my email lists in Hotmail & Gmail in the last few days.

Thanks for the re-affirmation which I thought well worth a post on a quiet day for connector.ie