Calling all Bloggers or Blogger wanna-bes!
For the first time, BlogWest2012 will be in Edmonton on March 8-10, 2012.
The topics presented at BlogWest2012 will range from inspirational, to technical to business focussed. The premise of the conference is “for Western Canadians by Western Canadians”
The key note speaker has been announced as Angela Saclamacis. Saclamacis is Manager, Public Relations and Broadcast Programming for The Walt Disney Company (Canada), Parks & Resorts. BlogWest2012 organizer Felicia Dewar describes Angela as “a leader in her industry, working with traditional, trade and emerging media to increase awareness and affinity for the Disney Parks & Resorts brand in Canada. “
Two more speakers that are being announced today are Julie Cole and Sarah Deveau.
Moderator Julie Cole, Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels and mom of six, will lead a panel of experts featuring Theresa Albert, Kathy Buckworth, Maureen Dennis and Alyson Schafer in a lively discussion on “Parents as Brands”. They will explore parenting, public perceptions and the effect of those on their brands. Be prepared for a dynamic debate on brands evolving as children age and expertise areas change.
Sarah Deveau, author and freelancer will be leading: Crafting the Perfect Query: Getting Published (and Paid) by Magazines and Newspapers is a workshop for writers looking to break into paid print or online writing markets. Whether you’ve never written a query before, or need help brushing up your skills, this workshop is for you. You’ll learn how to brainstorm and organize your ideas for submission, and how to craft a query that will sell. You’ll learn the essential ingredients of a successful query, including how to grab and hold an editor’s attention and querying etiquette.
In addition to authoring two personal finance books, Deveau has written for every major newspaper across Canada, including the National Post, Calgary Herald, Montreal Gazette, Vancouver Sun and Toronto Sun. Her articles have also been published in a number of national magazines, including Today’s Parent, Style at Home, AirLines and more. Deveau runs her own blog at blog.moneysmartmom.ca, blogs for YummyMummyClub.ca, and contributes to a dozen other parenting blogs.
Other topics will include:
- Monetization of Your Blog
- Using Your Power for Good, Not Evil
- WordPress 101 & 201
- Plus many, many more still being finalized
Early bird registration runs from January 9, 2012 to January 29, 2012 for $199, and regular price of $249 after January 29, 2012.
Venue has yet to be finalized, will release next week.
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