The ability to share photos, opinions and events in real-time has transformed the way we live and do business. Has it also transformed the way we write, what and how we communicate? We’ll be covering the positive and negative sides of writing on social media; issues around censorship, anonymity, gender and persona as well as how and which platforms enable a global reach for our words. Taking part in the discussion will be:
Emma Bevan is the Creative Director of The Makers Gallery and Artisan Events Wales, the events coordinator of The Big Skill CIC, and the artist and tutor of FfolkyFfelt. Emma uses social media every day to promote her events, classes and those of her members.
Hannah Hill is the Director of Focus Magazines and uses social media daily to promote her own business and that of her clients. She is also a behavioural consultant and parenting coach, and reaches out to parents, via social media, who may be struggling with their own child’s behaviour.
Simon Lancaster has been a speechwriter for the last 20 years. He has written speeches for many high profile politicians and top business leaders. He is the author of several books about communication including Winning Minds: Secrets from the Language of Leadership.’
David Collyer is an Operating Department Practitioner in the NHS and also a Photographer. He is an avid user of social media, moderating a local community forum, and a blogger, combining observations on life with photography
Dee Ball is a creative consultant in interactive design and multimedia. Dee guest lectures at various Universities in the field of ‘Psychology of Design’ and also gives workshops and consult on Social Media Assets