[Tech] media training conference

[Merelice]

Hi,
The workshops on using today's media technology could be especially
relevant to some of what we'd like to do. Anyone interested in
attending? We also have experience to contribute.
Merelice


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From: "Ty dePass" <maceito at comcast.net>
Date: November 16, 2006 5:09:01 PM EST
To: <FundTheDream at googlegroups.com>,
<organizersofcolorinitiative at yahoogroups.com>,
<talk at thenewmajority.org>
Subject: progressive media_a half-day training event_register today

YOU ARE INVITED TO A BOSTON-AREA MEDIA TRAINING CONFERENCE!

"Be the Media:  A Mini-Conference Promoting Democracy,

Access and Social Change"

if you've had "mixed success" w/ media coverage for your group,
organization or cause & can't quite figure out what you're doing
right, wrong or not enough of;

if you've learned some valuable lessons or media skills you're willing
to share w/us;

if you worry that the growth of corporate media will silence voices
from the grassroots;

if you're just curious about all the buzz over New Communications Technologies…

then this is your chance to learn, teach, plot & collaborate with folks sharing

your commitment to equity, access & social change. — tdp



Thursday, November 30, 2006, 11:30 am – 6 pm



Third Sector New England's NonProfit Center

Lincoln Plaza, 89 South Street

Boston, MA  02111 (Near South Station)

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 Registration: sliding scale fee of $10 - $20

(to be collected at the door – cash or check preferred)



Sponsored by:

Progressive Communicators Network-Boston and

Third Sector New England (TSNE)

Co-sponsored by:

Project Think Different and the Community Media and the

Technology Program at CPCS, University of Massachusetts/Boston


This mini-conference aims to help participants understand the link
between strategic communications and organizing strategies, and to
learn essential communications tools and techniques.  It will also
help build awareness about the Boston media landscape and ways to
improve access for community and social justice groups in the future.
 Conference program includes workshops, discussions, and presentations
on:  the use of new media technology to enhance your communications
capacity; understanding current media reform proposals and their
challenge to media democracy; how best to frame your stories in the
media to highlight your issues; and ways to pitch your stories to
mainstream media.

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space is limited! register today!

R.S.V.P. by Weds., 11/22/06

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To register, visit www.bethemediaevent.org

or call:  617-896-9309